Next Step / Bangladeshi-born founder’s startup raises $51 million in series B
19 May 2026, 15:14 PM
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Next Step / Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
19 May 2026, 15:08 PM
Tech & Startup
Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was established in partnership with Anthropic.
Views / When machines lie with confidence
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From phantom airline discounts to silent hiring rejections, automated systems are making consequential decisions that no human seems prepared to defend.
Next Step / Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch
19 May 2026, 15:02 PM
Tech & Startup
6 budget smartwatches available under BDT 5,000
18 May 2026, 21:45 PM
Tech & Startup
BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
18 May 2026, 21:26 PM
Tech & Startup
Google is making its icons more playful
18 May 2026, 16:16 PM
Tech & Startup
US delegation discards China trip gifts and burner phones before Air Force One flight
17 May 2026, 18:26 PM
Tech & Startup
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OpenAI's revenue surpassed $20 bln in 2025: OpenAI CFO
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, recently announced that the company's annualised revenue for 2025 has surpassed $20 billion, a significant increase from $6 billion in 2024.
20 January 2026, 18:09 PM
The hidden potential of Bangladesh’s “attention” market
Bangladesh is often discussed in terms of labour, manufacturing, and remittances. Yet an equally powerful economic resource remains largely invisible in policy discussions and investment theses: attention.
20 January 2026, 14:33 PM
The Gen-Z guide to managing your manager
Managing a manager used to sound like an act of rebellion. However, today it has become a quiet professional necessity.
20 January 2026, 14:28 PM
Researchers power motor with a droplet of liquid metal
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney have developed what they describe as the “world’s first motor that spins using a droplet of liquid metal”.
20 January 2026, 09:31 AM
Space tech investment to rise in 2026: report
Global investment in space technology is expected to increase further in 2026.
19 January 2026, 21:00 PM
TikTok to roll out new age-detection tech in Europe: report
TikTok will begin deploying a new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks, the company told Reuters on Friday. The move comes as the platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to users under the age of 13.
18 January 2026, 16:28 PM
MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid launched in Bangladesh
MG Bangladesh has launched two new hybrid sport utility vehicles in Bangladesh, the MG HS Hybrid+ and the MG HS Super Hybrid (PHEV).
18 January 2026, 15:36 PM
Musk demands $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he is owed the "wrongful gains" they earned from his early involvement with the AI company.
18 January 2026, 14:58 PM
Jobs of the week
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18 January 2026, 14:17 PM
Govt takes down ICT white paper from official website
The government-commissioned white paper on ICT has been removed from the official website of the ICT Division just days after it was uploaded.
17 January 2026, 18:33 PM
How algorithm shows us exactly what we like
The objective of social media is straightforward: keep users engaged for as long as possible.
17 January 2026, 15:57 PM
ChatGPT plans to test ads on its platform
OpenAI has announced plans to begin testing advertising in ChatGPT, limited to adult users.
17 January 2026, 15:12 PM
Google to develop high-end phones in Vietnam
Google plans to begin developing and manufacturing high-end smartphones in Vietnam this year, Nikkei Asia has reported.
17 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 15 Series in Bangladesh
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 15 Series in Bangladesh with three new smartphones.
16 January 2026, 17:42 PM
Iran is out of internet for over 180 hours
Iran has experienced a nationwide internet shutdown lasting more than 180 hours, according to NetBlocks, an organisation that monitors global internet connectivity.
16 January 2026, 17:21 PM
Tecno launches Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh
Tecno has officially launched the Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh.
15 January 2026, 16:13 PM
Nevronus Systems launches commercial AI-powered retinal diagnostic system
Nevronus Systems has recently launched a commercial artificial intelligence-powered retinal diagnostic system.
15 January 2026, 15:55 PM
Alibaba's Qwen AI can now order food and book trips
Alibaba has launched a new upgrade to its Qwen AI app, enabling it to perform real-world tasks such as ordering food delivery and booking travel within the chat interface.
15 January 2026, 11:14 AM
OpenAI strikes $10 billion deal with chipmaker Cerebras
OpenAI has recently announced that it will purchase up to 750 megawatts of computing power from chipmaker Cerebras in a deal valued at more than $10 billion over its three-year lifespan, as per a Reuters report.
15 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Trump places 25% tariff on key AI chips
US President Trump issued a new national security directive on Wednesday, placing a 25% import tax on select advanced artificial intelligence chips. The order specifically names semiconductors like Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X processors.
15 January 2026, 10:23 AM
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