Baidu robotaxis in China freeze mid-ride: report
2 April 2026, 16:20 PM Tech & Startup
Robotaxis operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go service experienced a widespread outage across Wuhan, China, leaving passengers stranded for up to two hours, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Apple's 50 years of highs, lows, and reinvention
1 April 2026, 16:06 PM Tech & Startup
Fifty years ago today, a young engineer named Steve Wozniak had just finished designing a computer circuit board.

Uber and BRTA partners to promote road safety

Uber and Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) have recently partnered to enhance awareness regarding road safety. As per a press release, Uber will support the regulatory body’s ongoing campaign and enforcement drive on vehicles for overspeeding through their app.
14 May 2024, 09:03 AM

Grameenphone releases Lumière Season 2’s first episode featuring Shehzad Munim

Grameenphone has unveiled a new episode of the second season of the Lumière series, spotlighting Shehzad Munim, the former Managing Director of British American Tobacco Bangladesh. This episode delves into Munim's illustrious career, his philosophical approach to life and work, and his fervent passion for cricket, offering viewers a profound glimpse into the life of a remarkable leader.
14 May 2024, 07:32 AM

The creative industry was already suffering. Then came AI

The rapid advancement in the field of AI, particularly in the creative sector, raises a multitude of questions Is AI truly more creative than humans? What are the ethical implications of AI-generated art that imitates existing styles? How will the rise of AI impact the job market for creative professionals?
14 May 2024, 03:54 AM

5 most in-demand soft skills for today's job market

As workplaces constantly transform in the ever-evolving job market, including the recent rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the demand for certain soft skills has surged. Here are five most in-demand soft skills you should focus on developing to thrive in the workplace of today.
14 May 2024, 03:35 AM

OpenAI launches GPT-4o, a free for all, faster GPT model

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an updated version of its GPT-4 model.
13 May 2024, 18:37 PM

Oppo A60 launched in Bangladesh

Oppo has recently launched their latest smartphone, A60, in Bangladesh. The phone features a 7.68 mm design, 5000 mAh battery, and 45 W SUPERVOOC charging support. 
13 May 2024, 11:05 AM

Is AI already deceiving us? Experts believe so

Current AI systems, designed to be honest, have developed a troubling skill for deception, from tricking human players in online games of world conquest to hiring humans to solve “prove-you're-not-a-robot” tests, argues a team of scientists in the open-source data science journal Patterns.
13 May 2024, 10:08 AM

Interactive Cares receives $100k grant from Open Campus Accelerator  

Bangladeshi edtech startup Interactive Cares has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Open Campus Accelerator, an international accelerator program focused on edtech companies.
13 May 2024, 03:00 AM

'Crisis Requital' wins MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3

Crisis Requital, an esports team from Bangladesh, won the finals of MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'.
12 May 2024, 12:47 PM

Dubai launches “Gaming Visa”

Dubai has launched a Gaming Visa initiative aimed at attracting content creators, offering employment, and training opportunities through it. In collaboration with companies and academic institutions, Dubai is extending long-term cultural visas to welcome more individuals, artists, and creators under the Creative and Talented Accreditation Certificate.
12 May 2024, 11:06 AM

Two Bangladeshi teams qualify for MLBB World Cup South Asia

Two Bangladeshi esports teams, CMF Kral’s Council and MLT Crisis Requital, have reached the finals of the MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'. Subsequently, by reaching the finals, both teams have qualified for the South Asian round of the MLBB World Cup, to be held later this year. 
11 May 2024, 08:25 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
11 May 2024, 07:25 AM

realme becomes No. 1 choice for quality smartphones under Tk 20k

The youth immediately embraced the brand for its focus on meeting their needs, not just in Bangladesh but across the globe, following its global launch in mid-2018.
10 May 2024, 14:04 PM

TikTok begins advertising in Bangladesh

TikTok has launched advertising options in Bangladesh, selecting Aleph as its regional sales partner.
9 May 2024, 16:54 PM

Realme C65 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently launched Realme C65. The phone offers 8GB+8GB RAM. The smartphone is available in Starlight Purple and Starlight Black colours, states a press release.
9 May 2024, 10:07 AM

OpenAI is building a search engine inside ChatGPT

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, a language model, is venturing into the search engine market with plans to expand ChatGPT's capabilities, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The company aims to equip ChatGPT with a web-crawling feature that can search the internet for answers and provide detailed responses with source citations that mirrors the functionality of Google Search.
9 May 2024, 08:42 AM

OnePlus to officially launch in Bangladesh

OnePlus plans to showcase its range, including the flagship models and the OnePlus Nord Series.
8 May 2024, 16:58 PM

Asus launches 6 new laptops in Bangladesh

Asus has recently launched six new laptops in Bangladesh, including the new dual-screen Zenbook DUO (UX8406) model. The other laptops recently released are ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405), ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA403), ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605), ROG Strix G16 (G614), and ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834).
8 May 2024, 11:39 AM

Apple launches the thinnest iPad ever

Apple has launched its latest iPad Pro models at the Apple event on May 7, featuring an incredibly slim design and cutting-edge technology. The 11-inch model measures just 5.3 mm thin, while the 13-inch model is even thinner at 5.1 mm, making it the thinnest iPad ever produced by Apple.
7 May 2024, 16:58 PM

Here are the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPad event

Apple has unveiled a new line up of products at the Apple’s iPad event on May 7. Here are the announcements from Apple’s iPad event:
7 May 2024, 16:42 PM
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