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.

Leaks suggest Google Pixel 9A might lose camera bar

Google's upcoming Pixel 9A may see a significant design shift, with recent leaks hinting that the device could lose its signature camera bar, according to a recent report by Android Headlines.
1 October 2024, 08:54 AM

Infinix launches Note 40S in Bangladesh

Infinix has officially launched the Note 40S in Bangladesh.
1 October 2024, 08:12 AM

TikTok parent ByteDance shifts AI development to Huawei: report

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is accelerating its AI model development by turning to domestic suppliers like Huawei Technologies, according to a recent report by Reuters.
1 October 2024, 04:08 AM

Top five tools for product management

To manage these responsibilities efficiently, product managers need the right tools in their arsenal. Here is a guide to some essential tools and platforms that can help stay organised, streamline workflows, and enhance collaboration.
1 October 2024, 03:22 AM

Redmi 13 5G: Affordable innovation with a few compromises

The Redmi 13 5G continues Xiaomi’s tradition of offering feature-packed phones at a competitive price point, aiming to appeal to the budget-conscious buyer.
30 September 2024, 17:03 PM

Google announces $1 bln in Thai data centre

Alphabet Inc's Google announced on Monday an investment of $1 billion to establish a new data centre and cloud region in Thailand, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 September 2024, 15:02 PM

Epic Games to take legal action against Google and Samsung for unfair competition

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.
30 September 2024, 13:49 PM

Vivo launches V40 in Bangladesh

Vivo V40 5G has been officially launched in Bangladesh.
30 September 2024, 12:45 PM

Apple to leave OpenAI's funding round: report

Apple has stepped away from negotiations to invest in OpenAI's latest funding round, which is expected to raise about $6.5 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
30 September 2024, 02:14 AM

OpenAI for-profit shift: Sam Altman to get 7% equity

OpenAI is planning on granting CEO Sam Altman a 7% equity stake as part of a broader shift towards becoming a for-profit entity, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
29 September 2024, 11:02 AM

From intern to CEO: The career journey of Nike's Elliott Hill

Elliott Hill’s rise from intern to CEO at Nike stands out as an inspiring and rare example of loyalty and career growth. Starting in 1988 as an intern, Hill now prepares to assume leadership as President and CEO of Nike on October 14, 2024, marking the culmination of a 32-year journey with the company.
29 September 2024, 06:44 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
29 September 2024, 05:50 AM

Trump plans to prosecute Google if re-elected

In a recent post on his social media platform, Truth Social, former US President Donald Trump pledged to seek the prosecution of Google if he wins the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024, as per a recent report by Reuters.
29 September 2024, 03:16 AM

Honda launches Hornet 2.0

Honda, the motorcycle manufacturer, has recently launched the Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 17:26 PM

EU hits Meta with $101.5 mln fine over unsecured password storage

The European Union's lead privacy regulator has recently imposed a 91 million euro ($101.5 million) fine on social media giant Meta for inadvertently storing user passwords without proper protection or encryption.
28 September 2024, 11:50 AM

Fire halts operations at iPhone plant in India

Tata Electronics said in a statement it was investigating the cause of the fire and would take necessary steps to safeguard the interests of its employees and other stakeholders.
28 September 2024, 07:27 AM

Starlink reaches 4 million users

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, has gained over 4 million subscribers, according to a recent post by the company on X (formerly, Twitter).
28 September 2024, 03:14 AM

Internet disruptions expected for 4 hours on Saturday

Internet users may experience temporary slowdowns or interruptions early on Saturday, 28 September.
27 September 2024, 16:58 PM

Google Maps will restrict business profiles for fake reviews

Google Maps is tightening its grip on businesses engaging in fake reviews by imposing restrictions on profiles that violate the platform’s Fake Engagement policy, according to the support page of the company.
27 September 2024, 02:16 AM

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati to step down

Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI and an important figure behind the development of ChatGPT and DALL-E, the platform’s text-to-image generator, has announced she will be stepping down from her role.
26 September 2024, 13:00 PM
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