Next Step / The rise of D2C in Bangladesh
31 March 2026, 10:36 AM Tech & Startup
Walk through any university campus, scroll through Instagram shops, or browse local marketplaces, and one pattern becomes clear: Bangladesh is not just seeing more startups, it is seeing the birth of its first generation of direct-to-consumer brands.
Starcloud just raised $170 mln to build data centres in space
30 March 2026, 19:35 PM Tech & Startup
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.

Microsoft to enable clients to build AI agents for routine tasks starting in November

Microsoft will allow its customers to create autonomous artificial intelligence agents starting next month, marking the company's latest effort to capitalise on the rapid growth of AI technology.
22 October 2024, 02:25 AM

Perplexity AI in talks to raise valuation to $8 billion in new funding round

Perplexity AI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Jeff Bezos, has entered fundraising talks to more than double its valuation to over $8 billion, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
21 October 2024, 15:19 PM

Nokia cuts 2,000 jobs in China, 350 in Europe

Nokia has laid off nearly 2,000 employees in Greater China and plans to cut an additional 350 jobs across Europe, according to reports by Reuters.
21 October 2024, 15:11 PM

Apple confirms AirPods Pro 2 hearing features with iOS 18.1 launch next week

Apple has announced that it will release iOS 18.1 next week, bringing a range of advanced hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2.
21 October 2024, 15:05 PM

EU partners with venture capital firms to boost regional tech investment

The European Union announced a new partnership with leading venture capital firms on Monday, aiming to accelerate investment in tech innovation across Europe. T
21 October 2024, 14:59 PM

3 Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 25

Three major titles from the Call of Duty franchise are set to debut on Xbox Cloud Gaming later this month. 
21 October 2024, 14:47 PM

Royal Enfield motorcycles launched in Bangladesh; prices start at Tk 3.4 lakh

Ifad Motors has officially launched four Royal Enfield motorcycle models in Bangladesh, marking the iconic brand’s entry into the local market.
21 October 2024, 10:34 AM

The price of data services and the digital divide in Bangladesh

The cost of data services, both wireless and fixed, is a significant factor in the digital divide in Bangladesh.
20 October 2024, 15:21 PM

Bangladesh’s Startup revolution: creating jobs, driving innovation, and securing the future

The evolution of Bangladesh's startup ecosystem demonstrates how a local movement can have a profound impact and attract global recognition by addressing everyday challenges through innovative solutions.
20 October 2024, 12:22 PM

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raising funds for new AI startup

Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer (CTO) of OpenAI, is reportedly raising venture capital for a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup.
20 October 2024, 11:16 AM

What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?

Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
19 October 2024, 14:45 PM

How innovation in technology and instruments can solve access to capital for small businesses

Access to affordable capital has consistently been cited as one of the top three challenges by the more than 2,500 micro and small business entrepreneurs in Bangladesh over the last ten years.  For a country where you have 60 banks, 35 non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and 760 microfinance organisations (MFIs) - this is unfortunate. So where does this gap originate?
19 October 2024, 09:21 AM

Meta's new AI model can evaluate other AI models

Meta has introduced a new AI model, the 'Self-Taught Evaluator (STE)', which is designed to evaluate other AI models' work with minimal human involvement.
19 October 2024, 07:43 AM

Alien life possible under ice on Mars, study suggests

A new study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment proposes a potential haven for life on Mars – subsurface pockets of liquid water beneath dusty ice sheets.
18 October 2024, 08:03 AM

Is the Tesla phone even real?

The internet is buzzing with rumours of a Tesla phone, dubbed the Model Pi or P. But is there any truth to this speculation?
18 October 2024, 07:47 AM

How to repurpose your old computer

With a little creativity and the right tools, you can repurpose your old computer for a variety of useful tasks. Here’s how to give your old PC or laptop a second life.
17 October 2024, 11:25 AM

The double-edged sword: how Facebook fuels both unity and discord

Social media’s power to unite in times of crisis is undeniable, but Facebook’s influence has also fuelled division, misinformation, and apathy. As reaction-driven memes and unchecked falsehoods shape public opinion, we risk losing our ability to think independently.
17 October 2024, 10:16 AM

Intel vs TSMC: the battle for chip supremacy

The semiconductor industry stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Intel competing for dominance in advanced chip manufacturing. Let's take a look at how these two companies are battling for the ultimate chip supremacy.
17 October 2024, 10:10 AM

Meta conducts another round of layoffs: report

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has carried out another round of layoffs, according to reports from international tech news platforms The Verge and TechCrunch.
17 October 2024, 03:11 AM

TikTok removes over 12 million videos in Bangladesh

TikTok's latest report for Q2 2024 reveals that over 12 million videos were removed in Bangladesh due to content policy violations.
16 October 2024, 15:40 PM
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