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.
Next Step / Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch
Mohammad Kawsar Uddin
19 May 2026, 15:02 PM Tech & Startup
Warren Finch, an internet infrastructure specialist and trainer with more than three decades of experience in information technology, says Bangladesh’s digital future will depend on stronger internet exchange points, local content hosting, resilient networks and public trust.
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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
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18 May 2026, 16:16 PM Tech & Startup

AI is used as a scapegoat for job cuts, says Salesforce CEO

Marc Benioff, CEO of US-based cloud software company Salesforce, has said that many companies are wrongly blaming artificial intelligence for layoffs, arguing that the current wave of job cuts is being misunderstood.
6 April 2026, 15:27 PM

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI infrastructure and training

Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and workforce development, according to an official blog post by the tech giant.
5 April 2026, 22:12 PM

Amazon adds fuel surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up oil prices

Amazon has introduced a new fuel surcharge for sellers using its logistics network, as rising oil prices linked to the war in Iran continue to disrupt global energy markets.
4 April 2026, 13:42 PM

Hacking group stole 92 GB data of EU in recent cyberattack

The European Union’s cybersecurity agency, CERT-EU, said on April 2 that a recent cyberattack targeting the bloc’s executive arm was carried out by a hacking group known as TeamPCP. 
4 April 2026, 12:12 PM

Oppo launches A6k smartphone in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the Oppo A6k smartphone in Bangladesh.
4 April 2026, 12:03 PM

Kaspersky tops security tests in 2025

Kaspersky has ranked among the top-performing cybersecurity vendors in independent testing throughout 2025.
4 April 2026, 11:59 AM

Baidu robotaxis in China freeze mid-ride: report

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.
2 April 2026, 16:20 PM

From Apollo to Artemis: why is NASA doing a Moon mission in 2026

NASA recently launched its Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed voyage beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. The agency has described Artemis II as “the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years”.
2 April 2026, 15:17 PM

Oracle to cut thousands of jobs: report

The US-based tech company Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, according to a filing under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, states a recent report by CNBC.
1 April 2026, 16:54 PM

Apple's 50 years of highs, lows, and reinvention

Fifty years ago today, a young engineer named Steve Wozniak had just finished designing a computer circuit board.
1 April 2026, 16:06 PM

Agentic AI in fintech: emerging trends and Bangladesh’s challenges

Across banks, payment companies, lenders, and investment platforms, a new class of artificial intelligence known as agentic AI is beginning to change how financial services are designed, delivered, and managed.
1 April 2026, 15:57 PM

Meta launches 2 new prescription-friendly smart glasses

Meta has introduced two new smart glasses designed for users who require prescription lenses on March 31. 
31 March 2026, 22:01 PM

Starcloud just raised $170 mln to build data centres in space

Starcloud, a US based startup, aiming to build data centres in orbit has recently raised $170 million in a Series A funding round which values the company at $1.1 billion, marking a rapid rise to unicorn status shortly after emerging from the Y Combinator programme.
30 March 2026, 19:35 PM

YouTube CEO says top creators still call it home

Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, has said the platform remains the primary destination for its most successful creators, despite increasing competition from streaming services.
30 March 2026, 18:55 PM

Avik Anwar wins Round 6 of Gulf ProCar Championship

Avik Anwar secured overall victory across all classes and first place in the Renault Clio category at Round 6 of the Gulf ProCar Championship 2025–2026.
30 March 2026, 15:42 PM

Bangladeshi-built social app Lettre gets featured by Apple

Lettre, a handwriting-based social app developed by a team of Bangladeshis, has been featured by Apple on its curated App Store list.
30 March 2026, 15:20 PM

5 stories you may not know about Apple as it turns 50

Apple, the tech giant behind the widely popular iPhone, celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1. Since its founding in 1976, the California company has left a lasting mark on pop culture and the technology industry. Here are five anecdotes from its history.
30 March 2026, 14:42 PM

Alibaba launches AI agent platform Accio Work

Alibaba International has introduced Accio Work, a no-code enterprise AI agent platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses automate complex operational tasks without requiring technical setup.
29 March 2026, 16:17 PM

AI gives flattering but harmful advice, Stanford study finds

AI systems tend to flatter users and validate their actions even when those actions are harmful or unethical, according to a study recently published in the journal Science by researchers at Stanford University.
29 March 2026, 15:25 PM

SoftBank obtains $40 billion loan for OpenAI investment

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group has obtained a $40 billion bridge loan to support its investments in OpenAI, and for general corporate purposes, the Japanese investment conglomerate said last week.
29 March 2026, 15:00 PM
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