Two BRACU underwater vehicles reach RoboSub 2026 semi-finals
3 July 2026, 20:02 PM
Tech & Startup
BRAC University's underwater robotics research team, BRACU Duburi, has qualified two autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for the semi-finals of RoboSub 2026, becoming one of only two teams worldwide to advance more than one vehicle to the next stage of the international competition.
OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports
3 July 2026, 19:29 PM
AI
OpenAI discussed the idea with Trump administration officials ahead of its planned IPO.
Ashton Kutcher to launch a new VC firm with Morgan Beller
2 July 2026, 16:51 PM
Tech & Startup
Apple targets early 2027 launches for iPad Pro and MacBook Pro: report
2 July 2026, 16:33 PM
Tech & Startup
The “Father of the Internet” is stepping down from Google
1 July 2026, 18:28 PM
Tech & Startup
Chinese firm sells hyper-real, ‘always loyal’ humanoid robots
1 July 2026, 17:20 PM
Tech & Startup
US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models
1 July 2026, 13:35 PM
Tech & Startup
Infinix launches HOT 70 in Bangladesh
Infinix has recently launched the HOT 70 smartphone in Bangladesh.
5 May 2026, 12:57 PM
Meta acquires humanoid robotics firm Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on teaching humanoid machines to anticipate and react to human behaviour. The financial details of the acquisition remain private.
4 May 2026, 13:56 PM
Anthropic finalising $1.5bn joint venture with Wall Street firms: report
Anthropic is reportedly finalising a joint venture worth approximately $1.5 billion with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and a handful of other Wall Street firms.
4 May 2026, 13:11 PM
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
3 May 2026, 20:44 PM
Logging in, competing in real time
The rise of online study platforms shows a transformation in Bangladesh’s exam culture. Competitive exams remain central to many career pathways, but preparation methods are changing rapidly.
3 May 2026, 17:15 PM
Ask.com shuts down after 25 years
Ask.com, the question-and-answer platform formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has been shut down, bringing an end to one of the internet’s early attempts at conversational search.
3 May 2026, 16:46 PM
Ubuntu hit by major cyberattack, services disrupted
Public-facing services of Ubuntu, the open-source operating system (OS), were disrupted following a large-scale cyberattack that began on April 30, affecting critical systems relied upon by users worldwide.
2 May 2026, 23:56 PM
Shikho launches Think AI with Meta and LightCastle
Shikho has introduced a free Bangla-language course on artificial intelligence (AI) designed for people with no prior technical knowledge.
2 May 2026, 22:11 PM
Fake Taylor Swift videos push online scams on TikTok
AI-generated videos featuring celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna are being used to promote scam services on TikTok, according to research from Copyleaks, an authentication company.
30 April 2026, 18:29 PM
SoftBank eyes $100 bln IPO for robotics unit: report
SoftBank is reportedly preparing to establish a new robotics-focused company aimed at automating the construction of data centres, while also laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO) valued at up to $100 billion.
30 April 2026, 17:20 PM
It's Musk vs Altman, and the future of AI at stake
The years-long public war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has entered its most consequential phase, with a federal trial now under way in Oakland, California that could reshape the structure and leadership of OpenAI and carry significant implications for the future of artificial intelligence.
29 April 2026, 13:57 PM
A third of all new websites since 2022 are AI-generated, study finds
A major new study drawing on data from the Internet Archive has found that roughly one in three websites created since 2022 was generated by artificial intelligence, marking what researchers describe as one of the most rapid transformations in the history of the internet.
29 April 2026, 13:45 PM
B-Trac expands app-based services in Dhaka
B-Trac Solutions Limited, a local technology firm, is expanding a range of app-based services aimed at addressing urban challenges in Dhaka, including congestion, parking shortages and personal security.
28 April 2026, 18:15 PM
EVs claim the spotlight at Dhaka Motor Show
The familiar hum of combustion engines was noticeably absent this year in the Dhaka Motor Show 2026. In its place: a quieter, more deliberate buzz that was powered by batteries, software, and ambition.
28 April 2026, 17:20 PM
95% of organisations do not fully trust their cybersecurity vendors: Sophos
95 percent of organisations globally do not have full trust in their cybersecurity vendors, according to a new study by Sophos.
28 April 2026, 17:05 PM
Breaking into investment banking in the US
For Bangladeshi professionals hoping to make a similar move, his experience offers a practical look at what investment banking involves, how MBA recruitment works, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in a demanding industry.
28 April 2026, 13:30 PM
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon
The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose”, the report added
28 April 2026, 12:25 PM
Interactive Cares CEO, co-founder detained at airport
Rare Al Samir, the founder and CEO of Interactive Cares, a Dhaka-based ed-tech startup, has been detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while reportedly trying to leave the country following allegations of embezzlement and money laundering.
28 April 2026, 11:57 AM
Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Traditional media companies around the world are in a battle for survival as readers increasingly consume their news on social media.
28 April 2026, 09:43 AM
GAC launches AION EVs in Bangladesh
DHS Motors Limited, the distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in Bangladesh, has introduced the electric vehicle brand AION at Dhaka Motor Show 2026.
27 April 2026, 20:49 PM
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