Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million

European vibe-coding startup Lovable confirmed a $400 million Series C funding round at a $13.3 billion valuation to expand its AI app development platform.
17 August 2026

Astronomers discover a black hole pretending to be a star

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope identified MoM-BH*-1, a "black hole star" that may explain the mysterious "little red dots" in the early universe.
17 August 2026

AI backlash is a crisis of trust, says Anthropic CEO

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei recently said in a series of posts on X that public hostility toward artificial intelligence reflects a deeper erosion of trust in institutions, rather than safety warnings from industry leaders.
17 August 2026

SpaceX completes acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor

SpaceX has officially completed its $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant startup Cursor, integrating its team and technology into the SpaceXAI division.
16 August 2026

Claude will watermark AI text. Here’s how it works

Anthropic detailed how its invisible text watermarking system for Claude models works to comply with EU AI Act transparency rules.
16 August 2026

Chowrasta brings Bangladesh’s hip-hop community together

Celebrate hip-hop's fifty-third anniversary through Chowrasta, a Dhaka cultural gathering hosted by Street Spirit pioneers Bijoya Das and Sketch. Local breakers, rappers, graffiti artists, and DJs unite to transform street art into empowered Bangladesh storytelling.
16 August 2026

The hidden language we speak through jewellery

Discover how ancient shell beads and traditional ornaments evolved into symbolic communication. From African Maasai beadwork to Bangladeshi nose rings, handcrafted jewellery expresses unique identities, social status, and cultural connections across human history.
16 August 2026

Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI

Known as agentic AI, these systems are designed not only to generate responses but also to plan, make decisions and execute actions across multiple software applications. A small but growing number of Bangladeshi companies are beginning to develop products based on the technology.
15 August 2026

Meet the hawkers carrying Nakshi Kantha through Dhaka

Discover authentic Nakshi Kantha as street hawkers navigate Dhaka neighborhoods like Banani and Gulshan, bringing hand-stitched quilts by rural craftswomen directly to homes, offering accessible heritage craft that bridges traditional Bangladeshi stories with everyday urban life.
15 August 2026

The unspoken burden of being the head of the family

Uncover the silent burden of becoming a family head through the lived experiences of Bangladeshis like Saikat Barua and Musfiq Fuad, navigating parental expectations, heavy duty, and quiet resilience to support their loved ones.
15 August 2026

When numbers don't add up: Understanding dyscalculia

Research shows that the prevalence of developmental dyscalculia in the school population ranges from three to six percent, a frequency similar to that of dyslexia and ADHD.
14 August 2026

The types of students at a university library

Theoretically, the university library is supposed to be a quiet, distraction-free, and sacred space for focused studying and other academic work. However, in reality, it’s like a Hunger Games arena.
14 August 2026

The inevitability of Mother Mary and Arundhati Roy

Mother Mary Comes to Me is about the unrelenting Mary Roy, but it is also about the acknowledgement that our deepest inheritances are neither material nor sentimental.
13 August 2026

Should you replace your partner with AI as soon as possible?

Discover how AI companions like Replika and ChatGPT reshape romantic relationships from Colorado to Japan. Explore the trade-offs of digital intimacy, emotional dependency, and why authentic human connections still matter in a modern tech-driven world.
13 August 2026

Budget-friendly getaways your parents will love

Plan perfect vacation getaways for parents seeking restful travel experiences. Top relaxing destinations include serene Cox’s Bazar beaches, tranquil Bandarban hills, historic Kathmandu in Nepal, soothing Chiang Mai in Thailand, and cultural iconic Turkish landmarks.
13 August 2026

Why people keep falling for toxic partners?

Navigate toxic relationship patterns with psychotherapist Abdul Hamid’s guidance on trauma bonding, childhood conditioning, and manipulative dynamics. Recognize how subtle control warps self-worth, and break dysfunctional attachment loops through heightened self-awareness and strong support systems.
13 August 2026

Is the CFA worth it? Bangladeshi candidates weigh in

From improving technical competence to opening doors to new career opportunities, CFA is a worthwhile investment despite the sacrifices it demanded.
13 August 2026

Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly active users, Google says

Google’s Gemini app now has more than 1 billion monthly active users, CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Monday, making it the fastest-growing product in the company’s history and the 14th to reach the billion-user milestone.
12 August 2026

Anthropic to watermark Claude-generated text

Anthropic has committed to embedding machine-readable marks in all content generated by its Claude models, the company said on Tuesday, as it became a signatory to the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice on transparency for AI-generated content.
12 August 2026

How the gas crisis is disrupting everyday life

Navigate the severe gas crisis crippling households, eateries, and transport. Low pipeline pressure and damaged terminals force families like Shirine Zaman's to cook at midnight, while CNG drivers face long queues and inflated fares.
11 August 2026