Startup spotlight / Bangladesh's construction procurement still runs on phone calls and Whatsapp. This startup wants to change that
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Dhaka-based startup ProQ has launched an online procurement platform aimed at bringing more of Bangladesh’s construction and interior materials purchasing process onto a single digital system.
IBM partners with OpenAI to push AI deeper into enterprise consulting
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IBM has announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring the AI company's models and tools to a wider pool of enterprise customers, as competition for corporate AI spending intensifies and both companies seek to strengthen their positions in the market.
Instagram updates its wordmark for the first time in a decade
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ByteDance and Motion Picture Association signs AI copyright agreement
18 August 2026
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Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, AirTag rival, and new Gemini features
17 August 2026
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Competency based BCS viva: how candidates can prepare
17 August 2026
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Nvidia's $500 billion plan to keep ageing GPUs valuable is a gamble with its own balance sheet
17 August 2026
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xAI’s CFO resigns after just three months
Mike Liberatore, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, has left the company after only a few months in the role. The Wall Street Journal reported his departure on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
4 September 2025
Jury tells Google to pay $425 mn over app privacy
"Google's privacy promises and assurances are blatant lies," the plaintiffs' attorneys said in the lawsuit.
4 September 2025
Apple is losing employees to Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic
Apple has recently lost four AI researchers to rival technology companies, as competition for AI talent among leading tech firms continues to intensify. The employees, who were part of Apple’s AI development teams, have left to join competitors, including Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
3 September 2025
Google can keep Chrome but must share data with rivals, US judge rules
A US judge has ruled that Google will not be required to sell its Chrome browser, handing the technology giant a significant victory in a major antitrust case. However, the court has ordered Google to share certain data with competitors in an effort to increase competition within the online search market.
3 September 2025
Anthropic reaches $183 billion valuation after new funding
US-based AI company Anthropic has announced it is now valued at $183 billion following a recent funding round. This new valuation is significantly higher than the $61.5 billion figure reported in March.
3 September 2025
Google denies recent reports of Gmail security breach
Google has officially rejected recent reports of a major security breach affecting Gmail. In a blog post published on Monday, the company stated that Gmail remains safe and described claims of a widespread security warning as “entirely false”.
2 September 2025
How does 5G work, and why should we care?
Bangladesh enters the 5G era with promises of speed, low latency, and massive connectivity. While urban rollout faces infrastructure, cost, and device hurdles, 5G remains vital for smart cities, healthcare, startups, and the nation’s digital future.
2 September 2025
A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem
In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how power, process, and patience work in this market.
2 September 2025
Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset
New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
2 September 2025
5G: What it is, how it differs from 4G, and where the world stands
Bangladesh has entered the 5G era with limited commercial switch-ons by Robi Axiata and Grameenphone.
1 September 2025
AWD monsters and rare legends unite in Dhaka
Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
1 September 2025
Cisco and Oracle to cut hundreds of jobs: report
US tech companies Cisco and Oracle are set to eliminate hundreds of jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report based on recent state filings.
1 September 2025
WhatsApp confirms hacking attack that targeted specific users
WhatsApp recently said it had uncovered a hacking attempt that exploited flaws in both its app and Apple devices. The company added that it fixed the issue and believes fewer than 200 people worldwide were affected.
1 September 2025
NASA satellite reveals how lightning sparks hidden pollution
Scientists from the University of Maryland have recently been able to watch lightning storms create pollution in the atmosphere almost as they happen, thanks to a new experiment with a NASA satellite.
1 September 2025
Researchers develop method to erase sensitive data from AI models
A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new way to make artificial intelligence models “forget” sensitive or copyrighted information - even when the original training data is no longer available.
31 August 2025
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
31 August 2025
SEO is dead? It’s been dying since 1997
If you’ve been in digital marketing for a while, you’ve probably heard the same prediction over and over again: “SEO is dead”. In fact, SEO has been “dying” since 1997 – yet here we are, still optimising, still ranking, and still adapting.
31 August 2025
Meta used Taylor Swift, other celebs’ likenesses for flirty AI, Reuters finds
A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.
31 August 2025
How to spot AI-edited photos
The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.
31 August 2025
TikTok announces Ad Awards 2025
TikTok has recently announced its annual Ad Awards, with this year’s ceremony scheduled for December 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
28 August 2025
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