Grameenphone launches IoT devices

The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation
17 December 2023

Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience

After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, new BTRC chairman

He will hold the position until May 29 of 2025
11 December 2023

139 campaigns get Digital Marketing Award 2023

An initiative of Bangladesh Brand Forum, Digital Marketing Award 2023, was presented by Meghna Group of Industries, in association with The Daily Star. 
10 December 2023

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI

Microsoft said in a statement on Friday that it does not own any part of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence powerhouse.
9 December 2023

Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal

Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.
9 December 2023

Musk's Starlink to make entry to Bangladesh

The government has decided to award a licence to Starlink, brainchild of Elon Musk,that could create competition in the internet business in Bngladesh
7 December 2023

Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable
28 November 2023

Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

The two have already signed a $100 million deal
15 November 2023

Banglalink, Teletalk to allow customers to use each other's networks

The two operators announced national roaming field trial
4 November 2023

Internet to face partial disruption on Oct 31, Nov 2

The submarine cable will remain disconnected for 20 hours in total
29 October 2023

Daffodil Computers to invest $50,000 in Dubai

It will establish a branch named Daffodil Global in UAE
29 October 2023

Petter-Børre Furberg, new Grameenphone chairman

Appointment came into effect on October 1 this year
26 October 2023

Nagad gets LoI to open digital bank

Bangladesh Bank today issued a letter with its seal of approval to Nagad Digital Bank for launching a full-fledged digital bank in the country, according to a press release.
25 October 2023

Five organisations, one individual recognised

UNDP Bangladesh, Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority, the Digital Security Agency of the ICT Division gave the awards
19 October 2023

Five firms, one individual honoured at Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards

The ICT trailblazers of Bangladesh were recognised for their contribution in the sector
13 October 2023

Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards begins

ICT trailblazers to be honoured
13 October 2023

Is voice technology driving Bangladesh's transition from digital to smart?

In the throes of a digital renaissance, Bangladesh, steered by the government's Digital Bangladesh initiative, has achieved a remarkable technological evolution. The nation has seen an uptick in internet connectivity, digital financial services, e-education, and e-commerce, with an entrepreneur-driven surge.
12 October 2023

Robi completes 2600 band spectrum deployment in 50% sites

The spectrum will help improve data speed by 50 percent
8 October 2023

Use of bandwidth to shoot up by 600% in 7 years

The use of internet bandwidth will shoot up by 600 percent in seven years to 30,000Gbps as people ramp up internet use, said telecom minister Mustafa Jabbar.
3 October 2023