A sex offender public registry has been launched in Bangladesh for the first time through the digital platform Shocheton.org.

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an architecture firm, has recently revealed the architectural design for Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan, the second international airport planned by the country scheduled to be opened in 2029.

US President Donald Trump has recently signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, using cryptocurrencies already owned by the US government. 

GlocalMe introduced the PetPhone, a device designed to enable real-time interaction between pets and their owners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 held in Barcelona.

Two undergraduate students from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have secured a place in the finals of the 2025 Not-A-Boring Competition, an annual engineering contest organised by The Boring Company, the tunnel-digging venture of billionaire Elon Musk.

bKash and Huawei have been awarded the GSMA GLOMO ‘Best FinTech Innovation’ Award at MWC Barcelona 2025 for their digital loan solution, ‘Pay Later’, which provides short-term microloans to unbanked users in Bangladesh.

In an era where modern sports cars are increasingly defined by complex electronics and driver-assist systems, Porsche has taken a different approach with the 718 Cayman T—a car that prioritises simplicity, driver engagement, and the purest form of motoring.

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences, a US biotechnology company, have recently announced that they have successfully created genetically modified mice with woolly coats in a development they say supports their long-term plan to bring back the woolly mammoth.

On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.

Apple has unveiled an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring its new M4 chip, a redesigned colour option, and a reduced starting price of $999 ($899 for education) - costing $100 less than before.

Anthropic, an American AI startup, has recently announced that the company secured $3.5 billion in a Series E funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $61.5 billion.

Foodpanda launched the third edition of its annual Grand Iftar Bazar in Banani SWAT field on March 3.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.