When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car
Shift Desk
2 hour(s) ago Tech & Startup
Dhaka's roads have turned into a flood zone after days of relentless monsoon rain, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department recording 110mm in just 27 hours and warning more is on the way. Driving through it safely means slowing down, avoiding any water deeper than 10cm or moving water, never restarting a stalled engine, and getting the car professionally checked afterward for hidden damage to the brakes, engine, and electrics.
Anthropic is asking the public to send in questions about AI
Tech & Startup Desk
3 hour(s) ago Tech & Startup
Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, is asking people to submit questions they have about artificial intelligence.
This T-Rex is expected to go for $30 million at auction
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No plan to sell Teletalk: Telecom minister
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Meta pulls AI image tool after public backlash
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Jobs of the week

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1 June 2025, 05:57 AM

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy: Report

A subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in Russia is set to file for bankruptcy, according to a recent report by Reuters.
31 May 2025, 09:33 AM

The startup cap table - get it right to avoid future pain

One of the most overlooked yet critical elements of a startup’s success is its shareholder capitalization table (cap table). Founders often rightly focus on product development, fundraising, and customer acquisition - but fail to recognize that a poorly structured cap table can limit future growth, deter investors, and even threaten long-term control of the business. Getting your cap table right from the start is not just a legal task — it’s a strategic imperative.
31 May 2025, 08:12 AM

Indian startup claims to invent stroke kit to slash paralysis risk

An Indian start-up claims to have come up with a high-end med-tech kit, a life-saving intervention, for patients suffering from for treatment of acute ischemic stroke (brain stroke) which reduces the risk of long-term paralysis and disability.
31 May 2025, 08:08 AM

WhatsApp status is becoming similar to Facebook story

WhatsApp has announced a series of updates to its Status feature on May 29, bringing it closer in style and function to Facebook Stories.
31 May 2025, 04:02 AM

More than 5,000 mobile towers shut down due to bad weather

Telecommunication services in Bangladesh are experiencing widespread disruption following significant power outages caused by severe weather conditions. 
30 May 2025, 06:56 AM

From Dhaka to the world: Convay’s multilingual options shines on global stage

Convay, a video conferencing platform developed by Bangladeshi developers, was recently selected as the official video conferencing and streaming partner for the 2025 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium for Africa (SID-SA).
29 May 2025, 12:29 PM

iPhone 17 Air leak reveals ultra-slim 5.5 mm body

A new video regarding iPhone leaks posted online by a well-known leaker, known by the handle MajinBu, claims to show a dummy unit of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, a device that, if the footage is authentic, could represent a significant design shift for Apple.
29 May 2025, 11:55 AM

Student-led edtech joins four global startup hubs

Rectify Learn, an edtech startup founded by three students from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), has been accepted into four global entrepreneurship support programs: Microsoft for Startups, GitHub for Startups, Notion for Startups, and Miro for Startups, while still in its early development phase.
29 May 2025, 06:00 AM

DeepSeek quietly updates its R1 reasoning model

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released an update to its R1 reasoning model. The new version, named R1-0528, was published on developer platform Hugging Face on May 29, although the company has not yet issued an official announcement.
29 May 2025, 03:47 AM

Asus launches NVIDIA RTX 5090 gaming laptops in Bangladesh

Asus has officially launched the ROG Strix SCAR 18 series laptops equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs in Bangladesh. 
28 May 2025, 12:01 PM

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and A36 5G launched in Bangladesh

Samsung has recently launched its Galaxy A26 5G and A36 5G smartphones in Bangladesh. 
28 May 2025, 11:49 AM

Tech Republic launches Avocor interactive flat panels in Bangladesh

Tech Republic Limited, a distributor of IT products, has announced the launch of Avocor Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) in Bangladesh on May 27.
28 May 2025, 11:26 AM

India unveils locally developed weather forecast system

India has recently unveiled the country’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather forecast system.
28 May 2025, 11:15 AM

SpaceX Starship test faces mid-flight failure

SpaceX's Starship rocket demonstrated partial success in its latest test flight on May 27, before ultimately spinning out of control. The 400-foot-tall spacecraft, launching from Texas, surpassed previous milestones by reaching space with a reused booster for the first time - a key step toward reusability. However, the mission encountered multiple setbacks about 30 minutes into the flight, according to a report by Reuters on the matter.
28 May 2025, 10:21 AM

How to use tap to pay with Google Wallet

Google Wallet, formerly known as Google Pay, includes a 'tap to pay' function, allowing users to complete transactions by unlocking their device and holding it near a compatible point-of-sale terminal. This system is designed to facilitate payments without the need for physical cards. Here's how to use it.
28 May 2025, 05:55 AM

Salesforce to acquire data management firm Informatica for $8 billion

Salesforce has announced plans to acquire data management firm Informatica for about $8 billion, marking its largest deal since purchasing Slack for $27.7 billion in 2021. According to a recent Reuters report on the matter, this all-cash offer of $25 per share represents a 30% premium over Informatica's recent stock price.  
28 May 2025, 05:07 AM

In conversation with Imran Khan: Capital markets, startup investment & becoming global resources

In a recent episode of Bangladesh & The World, hosted by the Bangladesh America Alliance, I had the opportunity to speak with Imran Khan, a Bangladeshi-born business leader who helped take Alibaba public in a record-breaking $25 billion IPO at Credit Suisse, and later shaped Snap Inc.’s business as Chief Strategy Officer.
27 May 2025, 16:34 PM

Nationwide crackdown begins on online gambling and betting

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has launched a nationwide campaign targeting online gambling and betting, in what marks one of the first major enforcement efforts under the newly enacted Cyber Security Ordinance 2025.
27 May 2025, 14:40 PM

OpenAI to open office in Seoul, South Korea

OpenAI is establishing its first South Korean office in Seoul, the company announced recently. This move comes as South Korea now ranks second globally in paying ChatGPT users, trailing only the United States, according to company data.
27 May 2025, 08:50 AM
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