Shanghai set to open doors to largest Starbucks store in the world

Starbucks is about to open what they're calling their most ambitious project ever, with a massive new interactive Reserve Roastery store in Shanghai that will feature everything from augmented reality experiences to a 3D printed tea bar and coffee theater.
6 December 2017, 11:48 AM

Hello Kitty is the new whiskered face of United Nations tourism

The United Nations has tapped an ambassador with universal appeal to spread its message of sustainable and responsible tourism: Hello Kitty.
5 December 2017, 07:27 AM

BTRC to award 4G licences Feb 14, invites application

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) fixes February 14 to award fourth generation (4G) licences to the mobile operators and invites applications.
4 December 2017, 11:28 AM

Disney to open Japan-themed park in Tokyo: report

Disney is set to open a third amusement park in Japan that will be uniquely themed after Japanese heritage and culture.
3 December 2017, 06:33 AM

India proposes Bangladesh for joint study on exports

India has suggested Bangladesh to carry out a joint study on products being exported by the two countries in order to complement each other and attain synergy.
2 December 2017, 07:01 AM

4cr internet users in Bangladesh: Google

Google yesterday said the number of active internet users in Bangladesh stands at 4 crore with 35 percent using it every day.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Satellite launch deferred to March

The launch of Bangladesh's first commercial satellite Bangabandhu-1 has been pushed to March, although its construction has been
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu satellite launch deferred to March

The launch of Bangladesh’s first commercial satellite Bangabandhu-1 has been deferred and has been pushed down to an approximate schedule in March.
29 November 2017, 08:07 AM

3G internet finally gets momentum

Internet usage by way of the faster third generation mobile telephony technology data has finally got the traction befitting of the
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Robi counts Tk 46.9cr losses in Q3

Robi reported a net loss of Tk 46.9 crore in the July-September quarter mainly because of its continued investment aimed at
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

2 more leather estates in Rajshahi, Ctg: PM

Expressing the hope to bag $ 5 billion export earnings from the leather, leather goods and footwear sector out of the total export earnings of $60 billion as per the Vision 2021, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said two more leather industrial estates will be set up in Rajshahi and Chittagong divisions to flourish the sector.
16 November 2017, 08:39 AM

India's Airtel sells $508m stake amid Jio fight

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel sold a half-billion-dollar stake in its mobile tower business Tuesday to help shrink its debts as it
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Telcos claw back momentum

The telecom industry has regained its growth momentum, as the number of new mobile connections has increased 18.16 percent year-on-year to 14.07 crore in September this year.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Handset vendors revving up for 4G

Handset vendors are now gearing up for the rollout of 4G service in Bangladesh such that customers can enjoy the fastest data service as soon as it becomes available in the first quarter of 2018.
8 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Services to come in six months

The telecom regulator yesterday directed a joint venture to receive the licence to launch mobile number portability service in six
7 November 2017, 18:00 PM

NBR demands Tk 925cr unpaid VAT from Robi

The National Board of Revenue yesterday demanded Tk 925 crore from Robi Axiata as unpaid value-added tax after an audit found
5 November 2017, 18:00 PM

These are the world's most 'elegant' cities

Europe dominates a list of the most elegant cities in the world, with the fashion capital of Paris taking the top spot.
2 November 2017, 12:49 PM

Climbing Australia's giant red rock Uluru banned

Climbing the world's largest monolith Uluru is banned amid concerns it was becoming a "theme park", undermining the giant red rock's deep cultural significance.
1 November 2017, 08:03 AM

Tamabil Land Port inaugurated in Sylhet

Much-awaited Tamabil Land Port is inaugurated along Gowainghat border in Sylhet which is expected to boost country’s business with Indian states of Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland and Assam.
27 October 2017, 04:31 AM

BTRC formulating integrated service quality regulation

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has formed a committee to formulate an integrated regulation on service quality for all kinds of telecom service providers to ensure better satisfaction of end users.
25 October 2017, 18:00 PM