When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car
13 July 2026, 17:45 PM
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
13 July 2026, 16:42 PM
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
13 July 2026, 16:04 PM
Tech & Startup
No plan to sell Teletalk: Telecom minister
12 July 2026, 19:54 PM
Tech & Startup
Meta pulls AI image tool after public backlash
13 July 2026, 14:59 PM
Tech & Startup
Shift / How to keep your motorcycle safe from rain
12 July 2026, 19:46 PM
Tech & Startup
2027 will be the worst memory supply shortage in history: SK Hynix CEO
12 July 2026, 19:19 PM
Tech & Startup
Former OpenAI CTO launches new startup; hires several OpenAI employees
Mira Murati, the former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, has recently launched her new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, assembling a team of 30 top researchers and engineers. About 20 of these hires are former OpenAI employees, with additional experts coming from companies such as Meta and Mistral.
19 February 2025, 05:12 AM
New esports champions crowned at NSU Tech Fest
NSU Tech Fest 2025 has recently wrapped up, featuring four esports tournaments: Valorant (male), Valorant (female), EA Sports FC 25, eFootball Mobile, and the crowning of new esports champions.
18 February 2025, 13:48 PM
Asus Vivobook S 15: The future is snapping into place
With the Asus Vivobook S 15 in hand—one of the first Copilot+ PCs powered by this much-hyped chip—it’s time to see if the revolution lives up to the anticipation. This processor promises high-octane performance with battery life that borders on sorcery. But is it the MacBook Air-killer Windows users have been waiting for? Let’s find out.
18 February 2025, 11:59 AM
Roadshows of ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’ 2025 begin
Huawei has recently launched its roadshows for the ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’, an initiative designed to enhance the nation’s ICT ecosystem by improving students’ knowledge and skills.
18 February 2025, 11:27 AM
Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways
Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.
18 February 2025, 11:02 AM
Pro-Russia hackers attack Italian bank and airport websites
A group of pro-Russian hackers launched cyberattacks on around 20 Italian websites, including those of major banks and airports, according to Italy’s cybersecurity agency. The attack, which took place on Monday, is believed to be linked to recent tensions between Italy and Russia, as per a recent report by Reuters.
18 February 2025, 09:17 AM
Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot
The launch comes as the world's richest man is deploying the enormous powers granted him by US President Donald Trump to restructure and dismantle federal agencies
18 February 2025, 06:37 AM
From data to decisions: A beginner’s guide to data visualisation
As we generate vast amounts of data, transforming it into actionable insights has never been more important than now. However, how do we turn all that information into something meaningful? Enter data visualisation—your secret weapon for transforming large and complex datasets into clear and actionable insights.
18 February 2025, 04:29 AM
Skills vs. networking: why you need both in your job hunt
New job hunters often wonder which is more important: skills or networking? The truth is, you need both. Your skills are the magic you bring to the table—everything you know and can do to get the job done. Networking, on the other hand, is all about making sure the right people know just how capable you are.
18 February 2025, 03:23 AM
Apple Maps may add ads: report
Apple may be considering introducing ads to its Maps app, according to a report by Apple analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg News.
17 February 2025, 09:17 AM
South Korea suspends DeepSeek downloads
South Korea has suspended new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, citing concerns over personal data protection. The country’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced the decision on Monday, stating that the app will remain unavailable until it complies with local privacy laws.
17 February 2025, 06:56 AM
Avik Anwar secures podium finish in Clio Cup Middle East
Avik Anwar has become the first Bangladeshi driver to compete in the Clio Cup Middle East
16 February 2025, 17:35 PM
Tencent’s Weixin app begins testing DeepSeek AI-powered search
Tencent recently announced that it has begun testing the integration of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model into its Weixin messaging app also known as WeChat as Chinese technology firms compete to develop and implement advanced AI solutions.
16 February 2025, 11:47 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
16 February 2025, 11:04 AM
Tracing the growth of TikTok in Bangladesh
In 2024, TikTok expanded its role in Bangladesh beyond entertainment, driving growth in education, business, and cultural engagement. From supporting small businesses to fostering digital storytelling, the platform became a key player in the country’s evolving digital landscape.
16 February 2025, 10:38 AM
BCS organises ICT Fest 2025
Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS) has recently organised a three-day long ICT Fest 2025 in collaboration with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT) at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
16 February 2025, 10:24 AM
Meta is planning on making humanoid robots
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is making a major push into AI-powered humanoid robots, according to a recent Reuters report citing an internal company memo. The company is setting up a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop robots capable of assisting with physical tasks.
16 February 2025, 07:39 AM
Elon Musk says xAI's Grok 3 chatbot to be unveiled on Monday
Musk said Grok 3 was in the final stages of development and would be released in about a week or two
16 February 2025, 05:43 AM
US startup Apptronik raises $350 mln to create humanoid robots
US-based robotics firm Apptronik has secured $350 million in a recent funding round, spearheaded by B Capital and Capital Factory, with additional backing from Google’s parent company Alphabet. The funding will be used to scale production of the company’s humanoid robot, Apollo, which is designed to automate tasks in supply chains, such as moving packages in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
13 February 2025, 13:26 PM
What you need to know before purchasing a Kindle
Kindle transforms how you read and allows you to focus on the joy of reading, no matter where you are.
13 February 2025, 11:59 AM
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