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Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer, journalist, and communications expert. He is currently a Reporter at The Daily Star.

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Avg smartphone prices could rise by 6.9% in 2026

The global technology industry is bracing for a sustained rise in random-access memory (RAM) prices through 2026, a shift expected to ripple across consumer electronics markets, particularly desktops and smartphones.
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM
10 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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How will NEIR change the Bangladeshi smartphone industry

Bangladesh is set to officially launch the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system on December 16, 2025, to curb mobile smuggling, tax evasion, and the circulation of cloned or refurbished devices.
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
11 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Next Step / Bangladesh is the next big market for computing growth

In an interview with The Daily Star, Lee outlines how the Taiwanese technology giant is positioning itself for the next decade, both globally and in Bangladesh.
6 November 2025, 09:17 AM
6 November 2025, 09:17 AM
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How to build a smartphone

Smartphones feel inevitable in the hand, yet each one begins as a set of drawings, components and hypotheses. The journey from concept to finished device is a carefully sequenced collaboration between design labs, supplier networks and high-throughput assembly lines. In leading electronics hubs across Asia, that journey can take as little as days once a design is frozen and parts are on site.
24 October 2025, 13:05 PM
24 October 2025, 13:05 PM
Personal Data Protection

Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways

The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules
21 October 2025, 07:54 AM
21 October 2025, 07:54 AM
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Expanding WASH access through local innovation

The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
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From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM
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Expanding access to safe sanitation

The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM
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Oppo launches Reno 13 series in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 13 (Stylised as Reno13) series in Bangladesh, introducing two new smartphones, the Reno 13 5G and Reno 13 F.
10 February 2025, 08:28 AM
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Curtain closes for BUP Film Fest 2025

BUP Film Club, one of the leading clubs of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), concluded the “BUP Film Fest 2025” on February 2 at the university’s campus.
3 February 2025, 09:28 AM

Will DeepSeek become a major competitor to OpenAI?

The competition in the world of artificial intelligence, or AI, is getting more intense day by day. Along with powerful models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, China's DeepSeeK AI is also gaining popularity. How is this new AI startup surprising the whole world? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.
1 February 2025, 09:05 AM
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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
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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
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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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Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 series with advanced AI integration

At the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, Samsung introduced its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series, which includes the S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25 models.
22 January 2025, 20:24 PM
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Donald Trump wants to put astronauts on Mars

Donald Trump, the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, stated that he wants to put American astronauts on Mars, during his inauguration speech at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
20 January 2025, 18:21 PM
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Reimagining Dhaka’s parks: Rasulbagh shows the way

Tucked into the narrow confusing lanes of Lalbagh is Rasulbagh Children’s Park -- a rare slice of serenity in a city that often forgets to breathe.
17 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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2014 Sonali bank hacking should have been a wake-up call: NCSA DG

The Director General of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Abu Sayed Md. Kamruzzaman, has expressed regret over the missed opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity in Bangladesh following the hacking of Sonali Bank in 2014. Speaking at the "Pre-Cyber Drill Conference 2025," held on 15 January at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) in Dhaka, Kamruzzaman highlighted the consequences of that incident.
15 January 2025, 11:48 AM
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Unused mobile data will carry forward: Here’s what it means

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) released a comprehensive update to its ‘Guidelines for Data and Data Packages of Mobile Phone Operators-2024’, on January 13, 2025. This update introduces several new measures, with the highlight being the ability for users to carry forward unused mobile data.
13 January 2025, 18:28 PM
Semiconductor industry

Can Bangladesh become a key player in the global semiconductor industry?

While building fab facilities and manufacturing chips may require a huge sum of investment and time, there is another field that launched Bangladesh into the stage of the semiconductor industry - the VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration), a process for creating complex ICs by designing semiconductor chips.
7 January 2025, 03:34 AM
City Bank data breach

City Bank data breach: Client financial statements sold on underground forums

In a recent cybersecurity breach, City Bank in Bangladesh has had sensitive client financial statements exposed and sold on underground hacking forums, according to a recent blog post by the Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI).
6 January 2025, 08:54 AM
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Gen Beta begins baby steps tomorrow, following Gen Alpha and Gen Z

A new generational cohort, Generation Beta, will officially begin on 1 January 2025, marking the emergence of a cohort expected to grow up in a world defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital connectivity, and pressing environmental challenges.
31 December 2024, 11:10 AM
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Is Elon Musk really coming to Bangladesh?

Recently, there have been ongoing speculations that billionaire businessman Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, will visit Bangladesh in the upcoming international investment conference hosted by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in Dhaka tentatively in April 2025. However, is it really true or just a speculation?
28 December 2024, 12:50 PM
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The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM
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Instagram and Facebook face disruptions worldwide

Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, experienced significant outages on Wednesday night, affecting thousands of users globally.
11 December 2024, 19:21 PM
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Straight out of Shark Tank: Vibe Gaming secures investment from Adcomm

Vibe Gaming, a Bangladesh-based video gaming and electronics retailer, has secured strategic investment from Adcomm Holdings on November 28 following their pitch on Shark Tank Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 10:39 AM
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What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?

Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
19 October 2024, 14:45 PM
The Daily Star x AKIJ iBOS

The Daily Star signs MoU with AKIJ iBOS for HR solution

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between The Daily Star and AKIJ iBOS Limited, a concern of AKIJ Group at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star centre in Dhaka on Tuesday.
1 October 2024, 11:39 AM

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