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
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
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
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
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
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
Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh
Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.
13 September 2025, 19:02 PM
Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs
The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?
13 September 2025, 18:29 PM
E-bike rental service Skoot launched in Sylhet
Skoot Ltd, a local startup, has launched an e-bike rental station at Chowhatta Point, Sylhet on November 25. Through this station, users can rent an electric bike for as long as they require.
26 November 2023, 16:02 PM
Bangladesh govt. forms 'National Cyber Security Agency'
The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.
21 November 2023, 16:27 PM
BTRC to audit Teletalk for the first time
Following a recent policy decision, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has taken the initiative to conduct a comprehensive audit of Teletalk, the state-owned telecom company, for the first time.
21 November 2023, 09:19 AM
Meta unveils new AI-powered creative tools for Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently announced two new AI-powered creative tools for Facebook and Instagram users. Built on Emu, Meta's foundational model for image generation, these two tools - Emu Edit and Emu Video - provide users with new ways to edit photos and generate videos using text prompts.
19 November 2023, 14:26 PM
How to update your birth certificate online
A birth certificate is a vital document, often required for various official purposes. Inaccuracies in birth certificates can lead to complications during verification processes. Fortunately, birth certificates can now be updated online, a service which includes options for adding both English and Bangla names, photo attachments, and more. This guide explains how to update your birth certificate online.
13 November 2023, 12:56 PM
Startup Bangladesh to invest Tk 100cr in 46 startups
Startup Bangladesh Limited, a government-backed venture capital firm, is set to inject Tk 100 crore into 46 selected startups, aiming to strengthen the country's startup ecosystem. Since its establishment in 2020, the company has actively approved investments totaling Tk 73.50 crore across 28 companies, dispersing Tk 64 crore. These investments span critical sectors such as healthtech, agritech, edtech, logistics, fintech, e-commerce, and renewable energy.
13 November 2023, 09:33 AM
BTRC mulls legal action against several airlines
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to initiate legal proceedings against 11 airline companies over unpaid frequency allocation dues. According to sources, British Airways, United Airways, GMG Airlines, and Regent Airways are among the airlines identified for legal action. These companies, according to BTRC, have failed to settle their financial obligations pertaining to frequency allocation, a vital service for airline operations ensuring safe and effective communication channels.
13 November 2023, 09:02 AM
Celebrating a milestone: Yamaha and ACI Motors' 7-Year journey in Bangladesh
ACI Motors, a subsidiary of ACI Limited since 2007, and Yamaha, a global leader in the motorcycle industry, recently celebrated a significant milestone: seven years of successful partnership in Bangladesh. This collaboration, marked by innovation and customer-centric approaches, has seen ACI Motors grow to become Yamaha's sole distributor and technical collaborator in the nation.
13 November 2023, 06:06 AM
DNCC launches 'Smart Parking' app
In an effort to address the persistent parking difficulties in Dhaka, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has unveiled the ‘DNCC Smart Parking’ app. The inauguration of this pilot program took place on Wednesday at the DNCC's Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan 2.
8 November 2023, 09:41 AM
Bangladeshi startup Dark Kak wins award at She Loves Tech 2023
Dark Kak, a Bangladeshi tech startup that works with Augmented Reality (AR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), has won an award for their upcoming project ‘Smart Jewellery’. The award, titled ‘Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship Award’, was presented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) at the She Loves Tech 2023 conference held at the Fairmont Hotel in Singapore. Dark Kak was entitled to a 15,000 USD cash prize from UN ESCAP and She Loves Tech.
31 October 2023, 11:23 AM
DPS STS School Dhaka organises TEDx session
DPS STS School Dhaka organised a TEDx session at their senior campus in Uttara, on October 14. The independently organised event featured G.M.B. Akash, Masuda Khan, Fyruz Khan, Raba Khan, Azra Mahmood, and Rafiath Rashid Mithila among others.
19 October 2023, 13:32 PM
MG5 launches in Bangladesh
MG 5, a next-generation sports sedan, has been officially released in Bangladesh by RANCON British Motors Limited. As per RANCON, two variants of MG 5 will be made available in Bangladesh: turbo and non-turbo, priced at BDT 39 lakh and BDT 36 lakh respectively.
18 October 2023, 11:05 AM
Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys
Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
11 October 2023, 16:45 PM