MedEasy, a Dhaka-based online pharmacy startup, has successfully closed a seed funding round, raising $750,000. The investment is aimed at expanding its services and bridging the healthcare gap for Bangladesh’s 30 million chronic patients. The funding round was led by Seedstars International Ventures, Doha Tech Angels, Startup Bangladesh Limited, Accelerating Asia, and nVentures, with additional participation from various angel investors.

Two Bangladeshis have been listed in the Vogue Business 100 Innovators for the year 2023.

Alongside the highly anticipated reveal of the iPhone 15, a host of other exciting products are expected to be launched in Apple's 'Wonderlust' event. Let's take a look at what you could expect.

In the whirlwind of rapid growth, strategic communication becomes vital, enabling organisations to disseminate information and engage, listen, and respond to key stakeholders' diverse needs and expectations.

In today's dynamic professional landscape, the significance of building a robust network cannot be overstated. It's not just about accumulating business cards or LinkedIn connections – networking for professionals is a strategic investment in your career that goes beyond mere social interaction.

Here are our picks for jobs of the week.

Dr Rumman Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi-origin Bengali American data scientist, has been named in the Time 100 AI list, a prestigious recognition that honours her significant contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a career that intersects data science and social science, Dr Chowdhury has been a leading voice in applied algorithmic ethics, a burgeoning field that grapples with the ethical implications of AI and machine learning technologies.

Bangladesh’s ace motorsports legend Avik Anwar recently struck a brand partnership deal with Rock Energy Limited, the exclusive distributor of Caltex & Chevron Lubricants in the country.

Smartphone brand realme is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Over this period, it has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone manufacturers and is now a prominent global player.

Bangladesh's game development market, although smaller than that of the US, shows promise. In 2021, the market was valued at $62.22 million and is part of a broader $0.37 billion gaming industry in the country. Projections indicate that this market could double by 2026.

Central to the recent rise of EVs is an ongoing competition between two battery technologies: solid-state batteries, which promise enhanced performance and safety, and traditional lithium-ion batteries, which have served as the workhorse of the EV industry.

Amazon Web Services is hosting a training event called Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 on October 5, 2023. This day-long program will provide hands-on teaching on using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform to transform startup designs.

The JAAGO Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Generation Unlimited and UNICEF, organised the imaGen Ventures Youth Challenge 2023 Boot Camp in Dhaka. The three-day residential workshop provided a transformative platform for the youth from Dhaka to ideate, co-create, and develop impactful community solutions addressing gender inequity and climate change using human-centred design approaches. 

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will start collecting the users' biometric data, employment history, educational background, and other personal information, as part of the app's new privacy policy.

Smartphone brand realme has recently launched realme C51, the newest addition to their lineup of smartphones. This phone comes with a 50 MP camera, 33 W fast charging capability, and 64 GB storage. 

Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two CEO has confirmed the development of Red Dead Redemption 3, the next instalment in its critically acclaimed western video game series. The announcement has been met with enthusiasm, albeit tempered by the understanding that the release is likely years away.

Global entertainment platform TikTok recently hosted multiple workshops on its Community Guidelines in Bangladesh.

BMW is revisiting its historical innovation, the "Neue Klasse," this time as an all-electric offering.

The Discovery One Cup Season 2 Grand Finals was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on September 2. With a total prize pool of BDT 40 lakh, more than 100 teams competed across various segments, showcasing local talent in competitive esports.

The newest addition to Google's signature smartphone series, Google Pixel 8, is set to launch on October 4. Google has announced an unveiling event on October 4, where the tech giant is expected to reveal their newest "Pixel portfolio of devices".