Next Step / Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
Next Step Desk
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
Palash Mallik
20 May 2026, 23:32 PM Tech & Startup
From phantom airline discounts to silent hiring rejections, automated systems are making consequential decisions that no human seems prepared to defend.
6 budget smartwatches available under BDT 5,000
Tech & Startup Desk
18 May 2026, 21:45 PM Tech & Startup
BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
Shift Desk
18 May 2026, 21:26 PM Tech & Startup
Google is making its icons more playful
Tech & Startup Desk
18 May 2026, 16:16 PM Tech & Startup

How to customise ChatGPT's personality

OpenAI has rolled out a new feature allowing users to customise the personality, or communication style, of ChatGPT. Here's how you can access it.
21 December 2025, 06:38 AM

You can now use WhatsApp to report social media posts inciting violence

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has urged the public to directly report social media content that incites terrorism or violence through WhatsApp and email, according to a press release issued on December 20, 2025.
20 December 2025, 10:15 AM

The Daily Star goes live with PeopleDesk HR system

The Daily Star has officially launched phase one of PeopleDesk, a locally developed digital human resource management system developed by AKIJ iBOS, marking a significant step in the organization's digital transformation initiative.
18 December 2025, 16:42 PM

ChatGPT's image generator gets a major upgrade

OpenAI has released a new version of its image generation feature within ChatGPT, which is powered by an updated model called GPT Image 1.5.
18 December 2025, 05:11 AM

The Gen Z guide to thriving in your first job

Your first job feels a bit like walking into adulthood with Google Maps turned on, praying the little blue dot knows where it is going. You are excited, anxious, overprepared in weird ways, and underprepared in the ways that matter.
18 December 2025, 03:47 AM

Inside Bangladesh’s Small Factories Where Skills Build Scale

In the northern town of Kushtia, small factories are quietly powering supply chains that reach far beyond their surroundings. At Shiladoho Dairy, yoghurt produced in a modest facility finds its way onto the shelves of Dhaka’s supermarkets. Just a few streets away, Vegan Agro processes mango pulp supplied to large companies such as PRAN and other FMCG brands, eventually reaching consumers across the country. In Feni, Starline produces everyday consumer goods that circulate through local markets and nearby districts.
17 December 2025, 17:18 PM

Why certified helmets matter for bikers

Every year, thousands of bikers walk away from accidents with injuries that could have been prevented or at least significantly reduced by something deceptively simple: a certified helmet. Yet, despite repeated warnings from road safety experts, a large number of riders continue to use non-certified or substandard helmets, often prioritising lower price over protection.
17 December 2025, 09:47 AM

Amazon in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI

The deal could value the artificial intelligence company at over $500 billion
17 December 2025, 04:26 AM

Government introduces Bangla-based AI platform and new font for official use

The government has introduced the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) platform named “kagoj.ai” developed specifically for the Bangla language, alongside the launch of a new Bangla font called “July” intended for official and institutional use.
15 December 2025, 13:09 PM

Realme C85 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has officially launched the realme C85 in Bangladesh.
15 December 2025, 12:21 PM

AI might be weakening core coding skills, Anthropic study finds

A new internal study at AI company Anthropic has found that engineers using its Claude AI are concerned about the decline of their fundamental programming skills, even as their productivity increases.
15 December 2025, 09:22 AM

Human typing speed is slowing AI progress: OpenAI executive

Alexander Embiricos, Product Manager of OpenAI's Codex coding agent, has recently stated that a key bottleneck in developing advanced artificial intelligence is the speed at which humans can type.
15 December 2025, 08:59 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
15 December 2025, 08:33 AM

AI agent performance: more isn't always better, study finds

It’s long been assumed that if one AI agent is good, more must be better. But new research from Google, DeepMind, and MIT reveals that’s not true. In fact, the study has found that adding AI agents can sometimes slash performance by up to 70%.
14 December 2025, 06:38 AM

Reddit sues Australia over social media ban

The social media platform Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court to overturn the country's new ban on users under the age of 16 accessing social media.
14 December 2025, 06:13 AM

From Local Markets to Global Buyers: Empowering Bangladesh’s Regional Agro-Processing SMEs

The Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS) project is funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by Swisscontact.
13 December 2025, 13:52 PM

'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' wins Game of the Year

The Game Awards 2025 has recently concluded, with the role-playing game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' winning the top prize of Game of the Year. The game has also set a new record for the ceremony, receiving thirteen nominations and winning nine awards, the most in the event's history.
12 December 2025, 07:38 AM

Bangladeshi team wins silver at Seoul International Invention Fair 2025

A team from Bangladesh named Calibrator-Z has won a silver medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025, an annually held global tech innovation competition.
12 December 2025, 05:17 AM

From dorm room coder to national tech mentor: The journey of Sumit Saha

What started as personal curiosity later turned into a profession and a learning platform used by thousands across Bangladesh.
12 December 2025, 04:18 AM

Old Bavarian with a stick: Life with a BMW E46 in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, European classics are often treated like ticking time bombs—admired from a distance, avoided in reality.
11 December 2025, 12:05 PM
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