First smart prepaid metre plant ready to go live in Bangladesh

Setting a new milestone, the first-ever state-owned smart prepaid metering factory is all set to start its production. Dubbed as ‘Bangladesh Smart Electrical Company Limited’, this manufacturing plant is a joint venture between state-owned Power Distribution
1 September 2019, 18:00 PM

Visa-SSLCOMMERZ brings you the “Save and Save” offer

SSLCOMMERZ has launched “Save and Save” campaign in partnership with Visa, the global payments solutions, to provide customers a discount of BDT 400* from over 30 merchants in 7 shopping categories when customers use their saved Visa card to make the online payment.
27 August 2019, 12:16 PM

Cool as ice or shallow like a pond?

2018 was not an ideal year for Intel. Given a run for their money by AMD, the 10th generation processors from Intel has to step it up and make some drastic changes if the company wants to ascertain their position as the top dogs.
25 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Walton marches forward

Local electronic and automobile conglomerate Walton has been stepping up its game in the last few years with expanding its business in new territories. What started as a small trading company back in 1977, has now grown into a nation’s premier hub for producing electronic home appliances.
25 August 2019, 18:00 PM

A week with the ASUS TUF FX505DU

Budget gaming laptops usually come with a red flag or two, but to my surprise the ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU left little to be desired.
25 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Tech Bits

Telegram has introduced Slow Mode, a feature which prevents users from spam-texting too often in group conversations
18 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Indie game picks of 2019

Accompanied by a big band jazz soundtrack, Ape Out is a top-down beat em up game which lets you play as a Gorilla making its escape from a facility. The game has a really unique art style and the fluid motion makes corridor hopping feel tactile helped on by the bopping soundtrack.
18 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Budget smartwatch recommendations

This is a cheaper alternative for those who want a smartwatch that looks good too. The watch is priced at around 80 dollars and it mimics the Apple Watch in its sleek design and smooth interface. The trans-reflective colour display is not only easy on the eyes but it
18 August 2019, 18:00 PM

A showcase of young expat talent

Faisal and I wanted to organise a grand event to bring the next generation of Bangladeshis together. The event was planned under the banner of BEST (Bangladeshi Entrepreneurs Society of Talents). It took place on April 6 and amidst the performing arts, problem
18 August 2019, 18:00 PM

6 tips for Organic Instagram Promotion

There are many free methods of promotion in Instagram, a popular and powerful platform among worldwide social networks, making it convenient for anyone to grow their businesses through Instagram promotions.
10 August 2019, 12:57 PM

Best options for your digital cow

It’s no surprise that you can take your pick of cattle from online market platforms now. But it is surprising however, the number of places you can look online for buying a cow, goat or bull. Apart from the Facebook groups, you have places like Daraz and Bikroy.com alongside other e-commerce sites, just waiting to ship you your choice of sacrifice.
4 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Everything we know about the Pixel 4

Google has been teasing the Pixel 4 for quite a few months now but recently they updated the Google blog with some new updates regarding a revamped gesture system.
4 August 2019, 18:00 PM

Will it fold?

Let’s face it: the smartphone design industry is going through an all-time low now. With no radical design change in the horizon, most of the smartphone manufacturers are playing peek-a-boo with the front camera.
4 August 2019, 18:00 PM

OpenStack celebrates 9th Anniversary at BRAC University

On the occasion of OpenStack's 9th birthday, OpenStack Bangladesh organised a workshop on OpenStack Cloud at CSE Research Lab at BRAC University, Dhaka
1 August 2019, 13:16 PM

Divine IT awarded with National Productivity & Quality Excellence Award 2018

Divine IT Limited has been awarded in the Medium Industry category by Ministry of Industries of Bangladesh at the Institute of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) last Sunday.
31 July 2019, 11:59 AM

TigerIT blacklisted for corrupt practices in World Bank funded NID Card project

TigerIT, one of the largest IT firms in Bangladesh, was blacklisted today by the World Bank. The news broke after a report by Prothom Alo based on a sanction issued by World Bank. In the sanction dated April 24, 2019, the Sanctions Board of the World Bank imposed sanctions of debarment on TigerIT Bangladesh and Mr Ziaur Rahman, the CEO of TigerIT, for nine years and six months, and six years and six months, respectively.
30 July 2019, 17:14 PM

30 years of the IBM 5150

Three decades of playing it hard but playing it safe. IBM celebrates their 30th anniversary with their 30th edition software update with the people they have served all these years, almost everyone.
28 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Weirdest PC builds on the internet

The internet is filled with PC rigs and builds that are a feast to the eyes, sometimes being on the weirder side of the spectrum even. Here are a list of weirdest PC builds that are made so that we don’t have to.
28 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Best budget phones of 2019

Budget phones have gotten better and better over the years. And while this list consists of phones you can get if you’re on a budget, each of these devices have premium features and all-round dependability to boot..
28 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Best new smartphone launches

At the time of writing this, these devices are available to local consumers. Each of these smartphones are unique on its own accord and are definitely worth checking out.
25 July 2019, 12:20 PM