BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
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20 August 2026 Technology
Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC has appointed Waiz Rahim as its managing director and chief executive officer.
Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
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Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst after the actor suffered an injury during production.

Digital resistance: Websites that kept the revolution alive 

As the youths took to the streets demanding justice and reforms, a new kind of resistance emerged amid internet crackdowns—one powered by digital tools and platforms.
14 August 2024

Shomi Kaiser resigns as e-CAB president

Shomi Kaiser has resigned from her position as president of the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh.
14 August 2024

Starlink obtains license to operate in Sri Lanka

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, has been granted a license to operate in Sri Lanka by the country's telecommunications regulator. This makes Sri Lanka the first South Asian country to potentially have Starlink's internet services.
14 August 2024

TikTok introduces group chat feature

TikTok has recently added the group chat feature, which will allow users to engage in group conversations using the direct messaging option on the app. This new feature, which supports group conversations of up to 32 participants, is available only for users aged 16 and older.
14 August 2024

US Department of Justice considering breaking up Google: report

The US Department of Justice is exploring the possibility of breaking up Alphabet's Google, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. This move comes just a week after a judge determined that the company had unlawfully monopolised the online search market.
14 August 2024

What do freelancers, IT experts want from a new Bangladesh?

As Bangladesh navigates a critical political transition with Dr Muhammad Yunus leading the interim government, the nation’s IT sector is voicing urgent needs for reform.
14 August 2024

Google unveils Pixel 9 series with advanced AI

Google has officially unveiled its Pixel 9 series at the latest Made by Google hardware event.
13 August 2024

The next iPhone SE could have Apple's AI features: report

Apple's next budget-friendly iPhone, a rumoured new iPhone SE, could be a game-changer, as it could potentially feature Apple Intelligence - the company's signature on-device AI suite - according to Apple analyst Mark Gurman in a recent report on Bloomberg News.
13 August 2024

A 30-something's guide to modern job hunting

Whether you were suddenly let go of your previous job or looking to start anew, job hunting in your 30s can be an especially difficult experience. Here is a quick breakdown of some challenges and strategies you should be aware of when looking for a new job in your 30s.
13 August 2024

Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska wants to sue Meta

Rafal Brzoska, a Polish billionaire and CEO of the Polish logistics services company InPost, and his wife, Omenaa Mensah, want to sue Meta over fake advertisements and misinformation featuring Brzoska's face on Facebook and Instagram.
12 August 2024

Google Photos replaces 'Library' with 'Collections'

'Library', the menu in Google Photos which sorts your favourite photos, stored images, and photo albums, is being replaced with a new menu called 'Collections', according to a recent blog post by Google. In the post, Google states that with 'Collections', it will now be easier to find content saved on your Google Photos account.
12 August 2024

China tests cargo drones with 2-tonne capacity

China has recently started testing cargo drones capable of 2-tonne payload capacity, in the hopes of expanding the country's low-altitude economy. Furthermore, the country has also been testing helicopter taxis on their soon-to-open 100-km route to Shanghai.
12 August 2024

Elon Musk's X faces privacy complaints in Europe over data use

X had recently started "irreversibly feeding" the personal data of more than 60 million European users into its Grok AI technology, "without ever informing them or asking for their consent", according to Noyb.
12 August 2024

Why you might still want to use VPN

We live in a world where our digital privacy and online security are at a constant risk. A VPN app is a valuable tool to protect your data and maintain your anonymity, adding some much-needed layers to your online protection.
11 August 2024

Startups seek reforms and stability from new government

The startup community in Bangladesh hopes for positive changes by the interim government.
11 August 2024

Acura set to unveil new Electric Vehicle

Acura is set to reveal a new electric vehicle (EV) concept during Monterey Car Week.
11 August 2024

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
11 August 2024

Turkey unbans Instagram after 9 days

After nine days, Turkey has restored nationwide access to the popular social media platform Instagram. In an official statement, the Turkish government has stated that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has agreed to cooperate with authorities regarding concerns surrounding the platform's role in filtering certain political and crime-related content.
11 August 2024

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and one of the first employees at Google, passed away on August 9 at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, confirmed the news in a Facebook post.
10 August 2024

Cisco to cut thousands of jobs in second round of layoffs this year

Cisco Systems is set to implement a second wave of layoffs this year, with thousands of employees expected to be affected, according to sources familiar with the situation. The US networking giant, headquartered in San Jose, California, is making these cuts as part of its strategic shift towards higher-growth sectors, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
10 August 2024
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