In the long list of problems that startups want to address on a global scale (and largely have, despite a shrinking of the tech startup industry in recent times), health and wellness has always taken a slight backseat to problems like mobility, connectivity and ways of work.

Bangladesh’s economic miracle is undeniable. Since independence in 1971, the nation’s GDP has grown a staggering 7.5% per year on average, lifting millions out of poverty and propelling the country towards middle-income status. Bangladesh went from a nation grappling with poverty and infrastructural challenges to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

India today successfully put into the designated orbit its INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite to ensure continuity of services for monitoring land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning as well as for providing satellite-aided research and rescue services

Infinix has recently launched HOT 40 Pro in Bangladesh. The smartphone features a 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS display, 120Hz refresh rate, a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 8GB of RAM which is expandable to 16GB, and 128GB of ROM.

Gone are the days of cubicles and watercooler gossip; the modern professional navigates a digital frontier, unbound by physical location. The rise of remote work, fueled by technological advancements and a global pandemic, has transformed not just how we work, but who we are as workers.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and DALL-E, has recently announced that they are working on a new software called Sora, an AI-based video generator that can create minute-long videos from text prompts.

In recent times, TikTok and similar digital platforms has emerged as significant mediums for celebrating 'Pohela Falgun', the onset of spring according to the Bengali calendar, further accelerated through TikTok's own #pohelafalgun hashtag campaign. This campaign has allowed for a wide array of festival-related content, ranging from fashion tips to culinary guides, underscoring the platform's role in promoting festival-centric discussions and activities.

Shark Tank, the internationally acclaimed business reality show has revealed a second panel of female ‘Sharks’ for their first-ever Bangladeshi adaptation. 

Gennext Technologies Limited has recently inaugurated the operation of Bangladesh’s first cloud data centre ‘Meghna Cloud’ at Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Kaliakoir, Gazipur.

Microsoft published a report saying state-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from OpenAI, a US based artificial intelligence research organisation, to increase their skills and trick their targets. Microsoft has also invested a significant amount in OpenAI.

Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand

The fashion industry's significant issue of excessive waste is prompting governments worldwide, especially the EU, to set ambitious recycling goals. Here are some international startups that are working towards the ambitious goal of effective textile recycling solutions.

Government hackers exploited three undisclosed vulnerabilities in iPhone operating systems last year, according to a recent report by Google. As per the report, these vulnerabilities were used to deploy spyware and leveraged ‘zero-day’ vulnerabilities in iPhone unknown to Apple.

Google has recently decided to discontinue ‘cached sites’, the practice of storing a backup of the entire internet. This feature, previously available in Google Search, provided an alternative means to access websites that were inaccessible or altered. 

Bluesky, a micro-blogging platform founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has officially opened its doors to the public after nearly a year as an invite-only app. With an initial user base of 3 million sign-ups during its closed beta phase, the social media app features an open-source decentralised infrastructure.

A new niche technological solution for Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) base stations has been developed by Indian scientists that is expected to facilitate high-speed and reliable connectivity at a cost viable for unconnected and far-flung areas.

In a major boost to India's space and defence sectors, the country’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility was successfully established and tested by the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur.

The internationally acclaimed business reality show 'Shark Tank' has officially announced the judges, also referred to as 'Sharks', for their first-ever Bangladeshi adaptation. The show, which has aired in over 40 countries, is being produced in Bangladesh by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Bongo BD.

Hasibul’s project focuses on revitalising Dhaka’s Banani Lake and the Korail slum in Dhaka through a community-driven freshwater conservation effort. In an exclusive interview, we dive into Hasibul's journey so far, details about his externship, and the passions that drive him to save the environment in this rapidly changing modern world.

The author started her professional career with an aspiration to work for a global business that would enable a borderless career. Last year, she had the chance to live and work in South Korea for three months on an assignment. Here are four lessons she learned during that time.