Consider these things before you quit your job to start a business

Should I get a job? It’s a steady paycheck every month, but there is no time for myself. I will get a good economic standing but is it enough? Will my potential reach its peak here?
24 March 2022

Going on a long drive?

Being stuck in the same dull place for a long time can be mentally or physically draining, thus we often think about getting out of the urban landscape to somewhere refreshing.
24 March 2022

Planning ahead

Life goals can be confusing. While some prefer sticking to a steady job, others may want to explore new financial ventures.
24 March 2022

Rossgram, the Russian Instagram, launches soon

Russian tech entrepreneurs are reportedly set to launch the Russian version of Instagram, Rossgram. This announcement follows the Instagram ban on Russia earlier this week.
24 March 2022

Samsung launches Galaxy A03

Samsung has recently launched its latest addition to the budget smartphone lineup: Samsung Galaxy A03.
24 March 2022

Digital evidence now to be admissible in court

The draft of ‘Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022’ had been approved by the Cabinet on 14 March. This amendment will now incorporate the admissibility of digital evidences by the court.
24 March 2022

Brushing up your CV: What postgraduates need to know

The postgraduate job market is very competitive. To stand out and get your desired job as a postgraduate, your CV is one of the most crucial elements.
24 March 2022

Wanna try Apple but not spend a fortune? Check out the new iPhone SE

Since its debut in 2007, Apple’s iPhone has been regarded as a high-end device with a high price tag to match. But Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ event on March 8 unveiled the latest iteration of the iPhone SE, the company’s most affordable smartphone ever.
24 March 2022

Huawei-BUET ICT Academy inaugurated to develop talent ecosystem

Chinese ICT giant Huawei and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) recently launched its ICT Academy at the BUET Council Building, Dhaka. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, ICT State Minister, was present as the chief guest with Pan Junfeng, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Ltd. and Dr. Satya Prasad Majumder, Vice-chancellor of BUET, in attendance. The ICT Academy has been established as a non-profit education program to prepare young learners with proper skills to meet the needs of the ICT sector. It also plans to develop an ICT talent ecosystem. The initial journey of Huawei BUET ICT Academy will commence with around 250 students. The students will be given a chance to communicate with more than 3,000 instructors from around the world. The course and certification will be coordinated by Huawei Authorized Information and Network Academy (HAINA).  Huawei has more than 1500 such ICT academies in 90+ countries around the world.
24 March 2022

Facebook fails to detect hatred against Rohingya, suggests exclusive report

Facebook failed to detect blatant hate speech and calls to violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority years after such behaviour was found to have played a determining role in the genocide against them, reveals an exclusive report.
23 March 2022

Banglalink launches ‘Health Hub’, country’s first digital health aggregator platform

Telecom operator Banglalink has recently launched the country’s first digital health aggregator platform, ‘Health Hub’, through a launch event at the capital. 
23 March 2022

A new Witcher game is on the way, CD Projekt Red confirms

Seven years after the last Witcher game, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a new Witcher game is in the works and that it will be powered by Unreal Engine 5. While there isn't much information about the upcoming game, the announcement does state that it will be "kicking off a new saga for the franchise and a new technology partnership with Epic Games." There was no mention of a development timeline or a release date, but CD Projekt Red did share a teaser image with a medallion and the phrase "a new saga begins."
21 March 2022

Bangladeshi automobile startup Zantrik raises $1 mn in seed funding

Zantrik, a Bangladeshi automobile maintenance startup, has raised $1 million in seed funding led by Bangladesh Angels and Startup Bangladesh Limited. The automotive industry of Bangladesh runs in an age-old process. From vehicle purchase to sale, everything is unstructured, disorganised and inefficient. Our vision is to change the experience of vehicle maintenance lifecycle through digitisation, process innovation and connectivity," said Shubho Al-Farooque, Founder and CEO of Zantrik. With the funds raised, Zantrik plans to digitise 100 garages, to ensure better customer experience, transparency and value for money for vehicle owners, said a press release.
20 March 2022

Russia accuses Google, YouTube of 'terrorism'

Russian regulators on Friday accused US tech giant Google and its video subsidiary YouTube of  “terrorist” activities, the first step towards a possible access ban.
19 March 2022

Google Maps reportedly down for some users

Google Maps is reportedly facing outages for users across the world, leaving hundreds of thousands of users unable to access the essential navigation app.
18 March 2022

As Russia blocks Facebook and Twitter demand for VPN surges

As Russian and Ukrainian websites fall victim to cyber-attacks and Moscow restricts access to some foreign social media, internet users across both countries have turned to online tools to help circumvent the blocks.
17 March 2022

How to build an online portfolio as a professional writer

As a writer, we all know how important a portfolio is. It can single-handedly give your career the long boost you are looking for.
17 March 2022

Getting the best out of your new tablet

We all love working on our smartphones. However, if we carry a lightweight backpack, why not have a tablet that can get regular tasks as easily and efficiently as other mobile devices?
17 March 2022

Apps for your little champs

Modern technology has made an infinite volume of resources available for people of all ages and statuses.
17 March 2022

Avik Anwar becomes 1st international motorsport champion from Bangladesh

Avik Anwar registered his name in the record books as he triumphed in the NGK Pro Car Championship in Dubai, UAE and became the first international motorsport champion from Bangladesh.
17 March 2022