The traditional exchange of 'salami' or Eid money, has evolved to include a range of digital gifts, making it easier and more exciting to share the joy of the festive season.

Eid-ul-Adha is approaching, and many of us have already planned to celebrate this occasion with our loved ones. As a result, many car owners will travel outside the major cities to be with family and relatives. To ensure a safe journey, it's crucial to check that your car is in good condition. Sadly, we often hear about accidents during the Eid period. To ensure safety and a smooth trip, car owners should check the following:

As Bangladesh continues to embrace digital transformation across various sectors, the concept of the ‘digital haat’ for sacrificial animals is emerging as a noteworthy development. However, the journey towards full digital adoption in this arena appears to be swarming with challenges and opportunities.

With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, the Muslim community in the country is eagerly preparing to purchase animals for sacrifice or Qurbani. Here are some reliable online platforms where you can buy sacrifical animals.

Intel Corp is halting plans for a $25 billion factory in Israel, as per Calcalist, an Israel-based financial news website. According to Reuters, Intel has yet to make an official statement regarding this development.

Elon Musk has recently stated that he plans to ban Apple devices at his companies, on the condition that Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level.

Nokia recently announced that CEO Pekka Lundmark made a phone call utilising a new technology called "immersive audio and video". This technology enhances call quality by providing three-dimensional sound, making interactions more lifelike, as per Nokia.

Shark Tank Bangladesh aired a special cricket-themed episode over the weekend, showcasing four sports-related businesses. The episode also had the Minister of State for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak as a guest shark.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 keynote has concluded, and the company unveiled some major updates and innovations. From AI advancements to major operating system upgrades, here’s everything you need to know.

At this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple just announced "Apple Intelligence," a new suite of AI features designed for the iPhone, Mac, and other devices.

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is currently underway, with the tech giant unveiling iOS 18, a major update to its mobile operating system.

Coca-Cola's botched ad campaign highlights the pitfalls of crisis communication.

Former US President and current Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has called himself the "crypto president" during a fundraiser last week, as per sources present at the event. As per reports, Trump portrayed himself as a staunch advocate for cryptocurrency during the event, while criticising Democratic efforts to regulate the industry.

Bangladesh has ascended 6 places to rank 83rd in the recently published 'Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024' report by StartupBlink, a global startup map and research centre. In the report, Dhaka also climbed 71 spots to secure the 140th position among top 1,000 listed cities. Dhaka was also ranked 7th in South Asia for the Agtech industry.

Elevate, a fintech startup based in London and Dubai, has secured an investment of $5 million aimed at expanding its presence in South Asian markets, including Bangladesh. The startup offers a simplified method for receiving USD payments from international employers and platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr, Paypal, Deel, and Toptal.

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has just announced the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 for Bangladesh. In the proposal, the Finance Minister laid out the government's plan to create new "smart jobs" and establish new research centres based on "frontier technologies".

In the fiscal year 2024-25 budget speech, Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali announced an increase in the supplementary duty on mobile phone calls and internet services. Effective immediately, the supplementary duty has been raised by 5 percent, bringing the total VAT on talk time and internet services to 20 percent from the previous 15 percent. This increase will be applied at the time of mobile phone recharge.

The current notification on concessionary import facilities for mobile phone manufacturing raw materials has been extended to 30 June 2026 from its original validity till 30 June 2024.

The Finance Minister has put forward a proposition to exempt from tax the incoming arising from several tech-related business activities, on the condition that the business holder is a resident or a non-resident Bangladeshi. Furthermore, the tax exemption will last three years and only on the condition that all business activities of such a person are cashless. 

An artificial intelligence (AI) art exhibition is currently being held at the University of Dhaka's Fine Arts Faculty, till June 6. Organised by University of Dhaka’s Data and Design Lab, this amalgamation of art and technology is showcasing various images created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).