The GUB Mars rover is representing Bangladesh at the finals of the Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025.

Yoshua Bengio, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and a 2018 Turing Award winner, has launched LawZero, a nonprofit lab focused on making AI safer for humanity. Speaking to the Financial Times earlier this week, Bengio revealed that LawZero aims to tackle the growing risks associated with powerful AI systems by prioritising safety and ethical development.

Sony has unveiled a treat for gaming and film fans alike by debuting a trailer for 007: First Light, the next video game entry in the James Bond franchise on May 5.

JCI Dhaka West hosted the ‘Haier JCI Dhaka West Rise Up Run 2025’ on May 31 at the Hatirjheel waterfront, in a community event commemorating 110 years of Junior Chamber International (JCI) and bringing together over 1,500 participants.

Meta has signed a deal with American energy company Constellation Energy to help keep a nuclear power plant in Illinois running for the next two decades - marking the company’s first direct partnership with a nuclear facility.

A team of students from United International University (UIU) has qualified for the MATE ROV World Championship, a global underwater robotics competition where student teams build and operate ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) to solve real-world marine challenges.

According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), we have over 132 million internet users in Bangladesh. This online presence has transformed how people live, work, and communicate. Yet, it also exposes Bangladesh to a growing amount of cyber threats. As more critical services and personal data move online, the urgency to strengthen cybersecurity has never been greater. 

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is administered by the CFA Institute and is often considered one of the most prestigious credentials in the finance industry. While it is ideal for finance professionals, not all functions require it and hence, the CFA journey is not worth it for everyone. This guide explores who should consider the CFA, what value it adds to a career in finance, and what alternative qualifications might be worth considering.

Competitive programming (CP) is a sport for the mind, where coders have to solve problems with efficient solutions on a ticking clock. It is a wonderful avenue for anyone to become a smarter coder, and be ready for some of the most competitive job interviews in the world. We’ve broken the enigma down to a short guide so you can get started too.

CD Projekt Red has partnered with Epic Games to present a first public demonstration of The Witcher 4 running on Unreal Engine 5, offering a glimpse of the next instalment in the acclaimed fantasy RPG franchise. The showcase opened this year’s State of Unreal keynote at Unreal Fest in Orlando, marking a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two developers.

Microsoft is investing $400 million in Switzerland to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company recently announced. The company said the investment will go towards upgrading its four data centres located near Geneva and Zurich, aiming to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud services in the country.

The Realme GT 7 Dream Edition arrives with an unmistakable sense of occasion. More than just a design refresh, this limited-edition model is a co-branded collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.

X has begun rolling out a beta version of XChat, a redesigned messaging system for its paid subscribers, according to a recent post by X owner Elon Musk. The new feature includes end-to-end encryption, file sharing, and audio-video calling capabilities without requiring phone numbers, as per official statements.

India has recently launched an indigenously developed AI-based multimodal large language model (LLM) for Indian languages.

This fiscal plan allocates substantial resources to the ICT Division, Ministry of Science and Technology and other agencies tasked with developing digital infrastructure, nurturing tech talent and fostering start-ups.

The existing VAT exemption for the production and assembly of mobile phones has been slightly reduced and extended until June 30, 2027.

In the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, an extension in the exemption of the additional 5% value-added tax (VAT) on locally manufactured electric bicycles has been extended until June 30, 2030. 

In today’s hyper-connected world, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are more than entertainment hubs—they have become the dominant social playgrounds for teenagers. For many young people, particularly in countries like Bangladesh where digital access is rapidly expanding, these platforms are the spaces where friendships are forged, identities explored, and ideas shared. But as teens migrate more of their social lives online, the question of safety becomes not just relevant, but urgent.

A team of engineers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has developed a soft robotics system capable of detecting damage and initiating self-repair, similar to the way human muscle and skin respond to injury. The research, presented at a robotics conference in Atlanta, may have applications in areas such as wearable technology and agricultural robotics.

Interactive Cares, a Bangladeshi edtech platform, has opened its first offline learning centre in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.