When roads go under: how to drive safely and protect your car
Shift Desk
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
Tech & Startup Desk
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
Tech & Startup Desk
13 July 2026, 16:04 PM Tech & Startup
No plan to sell Teletalk: Telecom minister
Star Online Report
12 July 2026, 19:54 PM Tech & Startup
Meta pulls AI image tool after public backlash
Tech & Startup Desk
13 July 2026, 14:59 PM Tech & Startup
2027 will be the worst memory supply shortage in history: SK Hynix CEO
Tech & Startup Desk
12 July 2026, 19:19 PM Tech & Startup

OpenAI announces new 'deep research' tool for ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy
3 February 2025, 03:26 AM

UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools

Britain will become the first country to introduce laws against AI tools used to generate sexual abuse images, the government announced late Saturday.
2 February 2025, 19:00 PM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
2 February 2025, 09:57 AM

Asus launches new Copilot+ laptops in Bangladesh 

Asus has recently launched four new Copilot+ laptops in Bangladesh. These are the ASUS Zenbook S 14, the ProArt P16, the TUF Gaming A14, and the TUF Gaming A16. 
2 February 2025, 08:17 AM

ChatGPT now has a 'Reason' button similar to DeepSeek

OpenAI has released a new AI model called o3-mini, now available for use in ChatGPT with a new 'Reason' button. According to OpenAI, this model, first previewed in December 2024, is designed to be fast, cost-efficient, and highly skilled in STEM tasks like science, maths, and coding.
2 February 2025, 07:33 AM

Generative AI's environmental impact in figures

Some key figures on the state of play in early 2025
1 February 2025, 06:01 AM

Synesis IT receives award in APICTA 2024

Synesis IT, a technology solutions company in Bangladesh, has been recognised as the winner in the “Digital Government” category under the “Public Sector and Government” section at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024 for its Central Biometric Verification and Monitoring Platform (CBVMP).
31 January 2025, 11:59 AM

Humans and AI: Partners in progress or rivals in employment?

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Future of Jobs Report illustrates an imminent technological renaissance. With practical insights, the report highlights three key areas: the necessity of reskilling and upskilling programs, the importance of flexible wage and hiring practices, and the simultaneous creation and displacement of jobs.
31 January 2025, 04:24 AM

'National Education & Innovation Dialogue 2025' hosted at NSU

An event called 'National Education & Innovation Dialogue 2025' was recently organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum at North South University. According to a press release, the event addressed pressing issues in Bangladesh's education and innovation ecosystem, such as youth unemployment, income inequality, and the underperformance of the ICT sector.
30 January 2025, 09:07 AM

How to backup everything on your Google account

Our Google accounts hold a significant amount of data, from cherished photos and important documents to critical emails and contacts. Here are some ways in which you can backup valuable information and files from various Google apps.
30 January 2025, 09:03 AM

ChatGPT or DeepSeek: which one should you use?

Does ChatGPT still reign supreme in the realm of AI assistance? Or does the current version of DeepSeek hold up? Let's find out. Keep in mind that the comparison is mostly derived from general user consensus across the web, so individual experience may vary.
30 January 2025, 07:56 AM

Bangladesh signs MoU with ADB to develop country’s first green data centre

The Posts and Telecommunications Division under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, BTCL, the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the country’s first green data centre under a public-private partnership (PPP) model through international competitive bidding on 27 January.
29 January 2025, 12:34 PM

Transforming the financial landscape: The impact of mobile financial services in Bangladesh

In recent years, Bangladesh has experienced a remarkable transformation in its financial sector due to the rapid growth and adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS).
29 January 2025, 12:26 PM

Upstart DeepSeek faces heightened scrutiny as AI wows

DeepSeek faces an uncertain future in its home country
29 January 2025, 09:44 AM

Meet Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek

Liang Wenfeng, the 39-year-old founder and CEO of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, has emerged as a key figure in China’s push to challenge US dominance in artificial intelligence. But who is this reclusive founder? Let's take a look at his background and work on AI so far.
29 January 2025, 07:27 AM

Alibaba releases AI model it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3

"Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms ... almost across the board GPT-4o, DeepSeek-V3 and Llama-3.1-405B," Alibaba's cloud unit said
29 January 2025, 07:05 AM

Microsoft and OpenAI investigate alleged data theft by DeepSeek-linked group

Tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating whether a group linked to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek obtained data from OpenAI’s systems in an unauthorised manner. The allegations, reported by Bloomberg News, have added fuel to the fire in an already heated competition for dominance in artificial intelligence.
29 January 2025, 06:27 AM

X to launch payments service with Visa partnership this year

On its journey towards becoming a super app, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to launch its payments service, X Money, later this year with Visa being its first partner.
29 January 2025, 03:01 AM

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US agencies as DeepSeek gains traction

OpenAI has recently unveiled ChatGPT Gov, a version of its AI-powered chatbot platform tailored for U.S. government agencies. The launch comes as AI increasingly becomes a focal point of global competition, with DeepSeek making notable advancements in the field.
28 January 2025, 17:35 PM

Nvidia’s worst day since 2020: what happened?

To maintain its leadership, Nvidia will need to adapt
28 January 2025, 07:42 AM
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