Remembering Fahim Saleh, the entrepreneur who dreamed beyond borders
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When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car
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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
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Anthropic, the company behind the AI assistant Claude, is asking people to submit questions they have about artificial intelligence.
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Bangladeshi startup Chhaya wins GITEX Asia Supernova Challenge
Chhaya, a Bangladeshi digital insurance startup, has placed first in the Supernova Challenge at GITEX Asia 2025, a global startup competition, winning a $50,000 prize.
27 April 2025, 06:55 AM
Meta is cracking down on spammy content
Meta has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the volume of spam-like content on Facebook, in an effort to improve user experience and support authentic content creators on the platform, according to a blog post by the company on April 24.
25 April 2025, 03:06 AM
Imo earns Google’s ‘Independent Security Review’ badge for second time
Imo, the instant messaging app, has earned Google Play’s ‘Independent Security Review’ badge, marking its second consecutive recognition under the tech giant’s security certification initiative.
24 April 2025, 09:28 AM
River acquires Pathao co-founder Elius’ Wind app
River, a US-based technology company founded by Bangladeshi-American entrepreneurs, has acquired Wind, a blockchain-based payments application created by Hussain M Elius, the former CEO of Pathao.
24 April 2025, 08:52 AM
Bangladeshi cybersecurity startup Axiler to participate in GITEX Asia
Axiler, a Bangladeshi cybersecurity startup, is participating in the international tech event GITEX Asia 2025 as a finalist in both the GITEX Universe Pitch Competition and the Supernova Challenge.
24 April 2025, 08:36 AM
NBR orders freeze on Asiatic MCL's bank accounts: report
The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed all banks and non-bank financial institutions to freeze the accounts of Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited, one of the country’s leading advertising firms, according to a recent report by UNB.
24 April 2025, 04:53 AM
Trump's crypto coin soars after promise of dinner with President
US President Donald Trump's $TRUMP cryptocurrency surged over 60% on Wednesday after announcing an exclusive dinner with the President for top holders. The promotion offers the leading 220 investors access to a gala on 22 May at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, DC, with the top 25 receiving a VIP reception.
24 April 2025, 04:34 AM
SpaceX VP meets Yunus; says Starlink technical launch by May
Lauren Dreyer, Vice President for Global Engagement at SpaceX, met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the Earthna Summit in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday. Their discussion centred on the final stages of the collaboration that is set to bring SpaceX's Starlink satellite services to Bangladesh.
23 April 2025, 08:54 AM
OpenAI is interested in buying Google Chrome
Could OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, soon own Google Chrome? That possibility emerged during Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, where an OpenAI executive testified that the AI firm would be interested in acquiring Chrome if regulators force Google to sell the browser as part of efforts to restore competition in online search.
23 April 2025, 06:21 AM
Intel to fire over 21,000 employees: report
Intel is planning to cut over 20% of its workforce, amounting to over 21,000 employees, this week as part of a drastic restructuring effort under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to a recent Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter.
23 April 2025, 05:49 AM
Kicked from Columbia, backed by VCs: AI cheating tool raises $5.3 mln
A controversial artificial intelligence (AI) startup that began as a tool for cheating in job interviews has secured $5.3 million in seed funding, despite its founders being suspended from Columbia University over its creation.
22 April 2025, 12:42 PM
Microsoft enforces stricter rules for underperforming employees
Microsoft has rolled out stricter performance management policies that could make it harder for low-scoring employees to remain with or return to the company, according to a recent report by Business Insider. In an internal email, Chief People Officer Amy Coleman outlined new measures designed to streamline accountability, including a two-year rehire ban for employees who exit due to poor performance.
22 April 2025, 07:33 AM
Shahir Chowdhury on how ed-tech could transform Bangladesh
Ed-tech—education technology—is more than digitised classrooms; it’s a comprehensive reimagining of teaching and learning at scale. ed-tech democratises education, making top-quality teachers, resources, and tools accessible regardless of geography or income.
22 April 2025, 05:40 AM
Vibe coding: what is it?
If you’ve been browsing tech news or developer forums lately, you might’ve come across a curious term: 'vibe coding'. At first glance, it sounds simple—maybe even a bit mysterious—but it’s gaining traction among beginners and seasoned developers alike. But what is it, and why are so many developers embracing the vibe? Let's take a look.
22 April 2025, 04:33 AM
WhatsApp is rolling out in-app translation services
WhatsApp has announced that it is introducing a new in-app translation feature that enables users to translate messages and channel updates directly within the app, using entirely on-device processing to maintain privacy and preserve end-to-end encryption.
22 April 2025, 03:49 AM
Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing millions in electricity: OpenAI CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has suggested that users’ politeness toward AI may be having a tangible financial impact, revealing that simple expressions such as "please" and "thank you" could be contributing to electricity costs amounting to tens of millions of dollars.
22 April 2025, 02:18 AM
Chrome on trial: Google faces historic antitrust showdown
Google is set to face a historic antitrust trial in Washington this week, as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) moves to compel the tech giant to divest its Chrome browser in order to reintroduce competition into the online search market.
21 April 2025, 12:25 PM
Climate Camp 2025 opens registration for youth-led environmental initiatives
Registration is now open for Climate Camp 2025, an environmental leadership programme led by The Earth, a non-profit organisation focused on sustainability.
21 April 2025, 11:59 AM
Taptap send launches ‘Wallet’ feature
Taptap Send, an international money transfer platform, has introduced a new feature called the Taptap Send Wallet on April 21.
21 April 2025, 11:33 AM
You can soon buy the MDR Dasher keyboard from 'Severance'
Atomic Keyboard, a keyboard studio, has opened an exclusive preorder waitlist for its MDR Dasher keyboard replica, a modern recreation of the Data General 'Dasher' terminal keyboard featured in Apple TV Plus’s series 'Severance'.
21 April 2025, 10:29 AM
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