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.

MIST secures first place in Formula Bharat 2025 Engineering Design CRM

MIST Blitz secured the first place in the Engineering CRM Combustion Category.
26 September 2024, 11:08 AM

World's first 3D-printed hotel being built in Texas

El Cosmico, an existing hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas, is expanding in a unique way. By 2026, it plans to become the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, thanks to a collaboration between hotelier Liz Lambert from Icon, a Texas-based 3D printing company, and the design company Bjarke Ingels Group.
26 September 2024, 10:28 AM

The 10 best airlines in the world

To help travellers make informed choices, the Skytrax World Airline Awards - also known as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry' - annually rank airlines based on global customer feedback. Which international airlines made it to the top 10 best airlines awards in 2024? Let's take a look.
26 September 2024, 07:55 AM

Optimizely Dhaka: A new age workplace

Optimizely Dhaka has been creating a lot of buzz in recent times. At first, it was their state-of-the-art new office at Gulshan and now it has been officially certified as a “Great Place to Work”. We wanted to delve deeper into Dhaka’s work culture and get a better idea of how Optimizely Dhaka’s approach turned them into a trailblazer in creating a positive work environment.
26 September 2024, 04:18 AM

Meta Connect 2024: All the key announcements

At the annual Meta Connect 2024 event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed a series of product launches and updates, including a new mixed reality headset, its most advanced augmented reality (AR) glasses yet, and new AI-driven features. Here's a look at the key announcements from the event.
26 September 2024, 03:26 AM

'Ghost of Tsushima' sequel officially announced

During Sony's latest 'State of Play' presentation, Sucker Punch Productions officially announced 'Ghost of Yōtei', the anticipated sequel to the action-adventure video game 'Ghost of Tsushima'. Slated for release in 2025, this sequel will introduce a new protagonist and setting, expanding the samurai lore that captivated players in the 2020 hit.
25 September 2024, 09:01 AM

Bangladesh wins 4 gold medals at World Invention Competition and Exhibition

A total of four Bangladeshi teams won one gold medal each at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2024, an international science competition involving various categories. Among the winning Bangladeshi teams, Team Atlas, Team Code Black, and Calibrator-Z won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - University' category, and Team Dreams of Bangladesh won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - Senior High School' category.
25 September 2024, 04:40 AM

James Cameron joins Stability AI board

James Cameron, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Titanic', 'Avatar', and 'The Terminator', has joined the board of Stability AI, a London-based startup known for its generative AI tools such as Stable Diffusion.
25 September 2024, 03:54 AM

10 Bangladeshi students participate in ‘Seeds for the Future’ regional round in China

The ten winners of ‘Seeds for the Future 2024’, Huawei’s flagship CSR program for young talents, recently went to China to participate in the regional round of the program.
25 September 2024, 03:23 AM

Teletalk launches new package for Gen Z

Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, has recently launched a new package named Gen Z.
24 September 2024, 10:54 AM

Asus launches Copilot-enabled Vivobook S 15 in Bangladesh

Asus has launched the Asus Vivobook S 15, the company's first Copilot+ PC, in Bangladesh. The laptop notably features a dedicated Copilot key, with which users can directly access Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant.
24 September 2024, 09:48 AM

Meta secures voice deals with John Cena and other celebrities: report

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has reportedly secured voice deals with several high-profile celebrities, including John Cena, Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key, according to a recent report by Reuters. As per the report, a source familiar with the matter shared that the voices will be used in Meta’s AI-powered chatbot, providing users with the option to select from a list of five celebrity voices.
24 September 2024, 03:57 AM

Empowering self-sufficiency in Bangladesh: Specialised ICT training for people with disabilities

The growth of AI and digital skills in Bangladesh is creating new opportunities for people with disabilities, offering fresh hope for greater inclusion in the workforce. One such initiative is currently being implemented by the Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS) project of Swisscontact, in collaboration with the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP).
24 September 2024, 03:15 AM

5 types of people you should keep in your professional network

No matter what step you are in your career, networking can make or break your professional success. But, who should you prioritise on your list?
24 September 2024, 03:08 AM

YouTube tests new feature allowing creators to edit videos without takedowns

YouTube is testing a new feature that allows creators to edit their videos in order to remove age restrictions or restore content that has been flagged for violating the platform's Community Guidelines, according to a recent post on its support page.
23 September 2024, 16:13 PM

Honor 200: A stylish all-rounder

Despite its recent entry, Honor seems eager to make a statement with the Honor 200, which promises to be a high-end device with near-flagship qualities. Let's take a closer look.
23 September 2024, 07:18 AM

SpaceX targets five uncrewed Mars missions by 2026

SpaceX is planning to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars over the next two years, according to CEO Elon Musk in a recent post on X, where he outlined the company's goal of preparing for Mars landings.
23 September 2024, 03:26 AM

From lip-syncs to #BookTok, how TikTok has moved on

TikTok has evolved from a platform primarily associated with entertainment into a space where education and creativity are increasingly intertwined. This shift is particularly evident in regions like Bangladesh, where TikTok is playing a role in reshaping how educational content is consumed. Initiatives such as the #BookTok campaign highlight the platform’s potential as a medium for disseminating knowledge through short-form videos, combining entertainment with educational value.
23 September 2024, 02:24 AM

Bangladeshi robotics team secures Greece visas after diplomatic push

The Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, successfully obtained their visas on September 20 following a previous denial by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
23 September 2024, 01:49 AM

U.S. might ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles: Report

The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to propose a new regulation on Monday that would ban Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles operating on American roads due to national security concerns, according to a recent report by Reuters.
22 September 2024, 13:15 PM
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