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
What skills are essential for digital marketers in Bangladesh?
Thinking 'digital marketing' is only about social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn would be a mistake. The actual profession encompasses a wide range of job descriptions that may surprise someone unaware. So, let’s take a look at what a ‘digital marketer’ does and what this currently trending profession entails.
28 January 2025, 05:05 AM
OpenAI boss Altman says Chinese rival DeepSeek 'impressive'
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), DeepSeek has emerged as new player
28 January 2025, 04:17 AM
Copywriting—what exactly is it?
It is a popular misconception that copywriting is just about clever ads, when copywriters are the masterminds behind the words that influence our decisions and shape our online experiences every day, from website content and social media captions to email campaigns and product descriptions. Copywriting is growing, but what does it really entail?
28 January 2025, 03:58 AM
Microsoft in discussions to acquire TikTok
TikTok is facing down a US law that ordered the company to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States
28 January 2025, 03:51 AM
Starlink begins testing direct-to-cell satellite services
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has confirmed that Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service will enter its beta testing phase on 27 January.
28 January 2025, 03:08 AM
What is DeepSeek, and why is Nvidia losing billions because of it?
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), a new player has emerged, shaking up the industry and unsettling the balance of power in global tech. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is generating considerable buzz for its cost-effective innovation and potential to rival leading Western companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
27 January 2025, 19:51 PM
DeepSeek hit by outages as users flock to Chinese AI startup
The company resolved issues relating to its application programming interface and users' inability to log in to the website, according to its status page
27 January 2025, 16:20 PM
Microsoft provided tech support to Israeli army in Gaza war
A joint investigation has revealed the extensive collaboration between Microsoft and the Israeli military, highlighting the deep integration of the tech giant’s cloud and AI services in military operations.
27 January 2025, 15:36 PM
Former Meta COO faces legal sanctions in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit
Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former Chief Operating Officer, is facing mounting legal challenges related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal as a Delaware judge has sanctioned Sandberg for allegedly deleting emails tied to a shareholder lawsuit, which accuses her and former Meta board member Jeff Zients of violating legal obligations regarding user privacy.
27 January 2025, 14:52 PM
George R. R. Martin co-authors physics paper on fictional virus
George R. R. Martin, the author behind the popular fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', has teamed up with Ian Tregillis, a contributor to Martin’s 'Wild Cards' superhero series, to co-author a physics paper exploring the mathematical dynamics of a fictional virus.
27 January 2025, 10:44 AM
Our top picks for portable monitors
As remote work, gaming, and content creation become more popular, the demand for portable monitors is on the rise in Bangladesh. Here are our picks for five portable monitors available in the local market, combining portability with performance to help you choose the best one for your needs. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
27 January 2025, 09:01 AM
Chinese AI app DeepSeek beats ChatGPT on US App Store
A Chinese startup named DeepSeek has taken the lead in the AI race, with its assistant app becoming the most popular free app on Apple’s US App Store, surpassing ChatGPT, according to data firm Sensor Tower. The app, powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, was launched on January 10 and has quickly gained attention in the United States.
27 January 2025, 07:47 AM
UMIDIGI officially launches 4 smartphones in Bangladesh
UMIDIGI, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, has officially entered the Bangladeshi market by introducing four smartphone models at Capital’s Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort on 26 January.
27 January 2025, 01:45 AM
Oracle and Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok: report
Oracle and Microsoft are in talks to take over TikTok’s global operations, according to a report from National Public Radio (NPR), a US-based broadcasting platform. The plan would reduce Chinese ownership of the app and address security concerns tied to its parent company, ByteDance, states the report.
26 January 2025, 06:27 AM
Banks plan to sell $3 billion in X debt: report
Wall Street banks are getting ready to sell $3 billion of debt tied to Elon Musk’s 2022 purchase of X, formerly known as Twitter, as per a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
26 January 2025, 05:17 AM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
26 January 2025, 04:33 AM
Team Bangladesh wins 10 medals at Int’l Robot Olympiad 2025
Team Bangladesh has secured a total of 10 medals, including two golds at the 26th International Robot Olympiad (IRO) held from January 17 to 20 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO) in Busan, South Korea.
25 January 2025, 19:16 PM
Meta to invest over $60 bln in AI expansion for 2025: Mark Zuckerberg
Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest up to $65 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, a move aimed at strengthening its position in the competitive AI race alongside industry leaders such as OpenAI and Google.
25 January 2025, 17:51 PM
IUB, SUST qualify for international AUV competition
The teams have qualified for the Singapore AUV Challenge 2025 (SAUVC 2025).
25 January 2025, 09:30 AM
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra feels better in hand than S24 Ultra
Samsung has recently unveiled its S25 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on 23 January 2025. We had the exclusive opportunity to use the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a short time, and here are our initial thoughts:
24 January 2025, 14:39 PM
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