OpenAI launches GPT-4.5, its most capable model yet

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.5, its latest AI model, as part of a research preview. The model, available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers and API users, features improved knowledge and factual accuracy but does not surpass leading AI reasoning models in all benchmarks.
3 March 2025, 08:43 AM

Huawei hosts recruitment programme for BUET students

Huawei has recently conducted a campus recruitment programme at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), targeting students from the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) departments.
2 March 2025, 11:31 AM

Elevated expressway speed limit increased to 80 km per hour

Authorities have increased the speed limit on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway from 60 kilometres per hour to 80 kilometres per hour, starting from February 27 night.
2 March 2025, 06:21 AM

Messenger logo goes back to blue

Facebook Messenger’s logo has recently reverted to a solid blue design, replacing the purple and pink gradient that had been in place since 2020. 
1 March 2025, 10:29 AM

Toyota reportedly discontinuing Corolla Axio and Fielder

Toyota is reportedly halting production of the Corolla Axio and Fielder ‘E160’ generation in Japan by October 2025, according to various automobile publications. 
1 March 2025, 07:33 AM

UAE sent AI-powered drones to find Ramadan moon

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Council for Fatwa has introduced artificial intelligence-equipped drones to assist in identifying the crescent moon that marks the beginning of Ramadan, according to WAM, the official news agency of the country.
28 February 2025, 18:01 PM

Skype is shutting down

Microsoft has announced that it will retire Skype in May 2025 as the company is encouraging users to transition to Microsoft Teams, which will now serve as its primary communication and collaboration tool.
28 February 2025, 17:06 PM

Apps you can use to monitor your diet during fasting

While fasting from dusk till dawn brings us health benefits like improved mental health and immunity boost, we still need to ensure that our regular diet is properly maintained despite the changed meal times. Here are some dedicated apps you can try out to maintain your diet and fasting routine during Ramadan.
28 February 2025, 05:58 AM

GP accelerator gala celebrates 20 startups

Grameenphone (GP) hosted the gala event for its GP Accelerator initiative, ‘Jelay Jelay Smart Uddyokta’, in Dhaka, celebrating the achievements of 20 startups. 
28 February 2025, 02:31 AM

Tencent and BIPF organise seminar on gaming in Bangladesh

Tencent, a Chinese technology company, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Intellectual Property Forum (BIPF), hosted a seminar on February 26 in Dhaka to explore the potential of Bangladesh’s gaming industry titled “Maximising the Potential of the Gaming Industry in Bangladesh.” 
27 February 2025, 06:48 AM

Online income tax return filings increased over 250% in FY 2024-25

Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in online income tax return submissions, with the number of e-returns increasing by more than 250% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, during the penalty-free period for filing income tax returns.
26 February 2025, 11:15 AM

Starlink will end internet shutdowns

Bangladesh has invited Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter its market with the primary goal of preventing future internet shutdowns, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday.
25 February 2025, 19:01 PM

Apple to invest $500 bln in US; create 20,000 new jobs

Apple has unveiled ambitious plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, which includes building a state-of-the-art factory in Texas for artificial intelligence (AI) servers and creating 20,000 new research and development jobs nationwide, as per a recent report by Reuters.
25 February 2025, 05:25 AM

Starlink: Yunus asks Musk to come over, launch it within 90 days

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has extended an invitation to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and oversee the launch of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in the country within the next 90 working days.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

TikTok lays off trust and safety staff in Singapore: Report

TikTok has laid off at least a dozen employees from its trust and safety team in Singapore as part of a global restructuring effort aimed at aligning its operations with long-term growth plans, according to a report by The Straits Times.
21 February 2025, 13:47 PM

How to save your Facebook Live videos before they are deleted

Starting February 19, Facebook will automatically delete live broadcast videos from Pages and profiles after 30 days, according to a recent announcement by the popular social media platform. Users who want to keep their live videos must download or transfer them before they expire. Here's how you do so.
19 February 2025, 05:40 AM

Former OpenAI CTO launches new startup; hires several OpenAI employees

Mira Murati, the former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, has recently launched her new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, assembling a team of 30 top researchers and engineers. About 20 of these hires are former OpenAI employees, with additional experts coming from companies such as Meta and Mistral.
19 February 2025, 05:12 AM

New esports champions crowned at NSU Tech Fest

NSU Tech Fest 2025 has recently wrapped up, featuring four esports tournaments: Valorant (male), Valorant (female), EA Sports FC 25, eFootball Mobile, and the crowning of new esports champions.
18 February 2025, 13:48 PM

Roadshows of ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’ 2025 begin

Huawei has recently launched its roadshows for the ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’, an initiative designed to enhance the nation’s ICT ecosystem by improving students’ knowledge and skills.
18 February 2025, 11:27 AM

Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.
18 February 2025, 11:02 AM