Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
18 August 2026
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Abdullah Rubaet Chowdhury, a Bangladeshi social scientist, has received the SES Elodie Sandford Award from the UK-based Scientific Exploration Society (SES) for a planned research expedition documenting Indigenous ecological knowledge in Nepal’s Himalayan Mustang region.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SoftBank data centre developer to secure OpenAI project
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Nvidia has announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, a data centre developer backed by SoftBank and OpenAI, cementing its position as the sole supplier of computing infrastructure at a major new OpenAI facility being built in Ohio.
Chip startup Velaura AI hits $1 billion valuation in $110 million round
19 August 2026
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Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI
15 August 2026
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OpenAI appoints new CRO
19 August 2026
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Unitree shares surge sixfold in Shanghai debut, valuing robot maker at $50 billion
19 August 2026
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Celebrating human stories: a journey through the seasons of Grameenphone’s Lumière
Grameenphone’s Lumière has emerged as a platform that transcends the conventional celebration of success. It illuminates the human stories behind remarkable achievements, resonating with the youth of Bangladesh while amplifying the nation's narrative on the global stage. Through its two seasons and special episodes, the platform has brought inspiring tales of resilience and achievement to the forefront, resonating with audiences in Bangladesh and beyond.
17 December 2024
Our top picks for premium smartphones
Although all high-budget smartphones come with advanced features, selecting the best depends on understanding their features, pros, and cons, as well as balancing specs with personal preferences. To help you out, here are our picks for premium smartphones currently available in the local market. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
17 December 2024
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google
The newly public feature enables users to receive "fast, timely answers" with links to relevant web sources –- information that previously required using a traditional search engine
17 December 2024
Tackling the saturation problem in Bangladesh's edtech industry
The edtech industry has come a long way since it boomed during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. This rapid expansion in the past decade has led to oversaturation in the market.
17 December 2024
5 helpful YouTube channels to learn video editing
Learning the ropes of video editing can be exciting (and sometimes messy) whether you want to create viral content, stunning reels, or just want to have fun with your personal videos. Here are some of the best channels out there to help you learn video editing.
17 December 2024
This pilot celebrated victory day drawing a map of Bangladesh in the sky
Fahim Chowdhury, a pilot, has drawn the map of Bangladesh in the sky using a Cessna 172 aircraft on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh.
16 December 2024
NASA Astronaut Joseph M. Acaba shares life insights at BRAC
BRAC University hosted an event on December 15 with NASA astronaut Joseph M. Acaba, whose life story of resilience and determination inspired students to dream big and overcome challenges.
16 December 2024
Google to bring Android-like system for headsets and glasses
Google has recently announced the launch of Android XR, a new operating system designed for the next generation of extended reality (XR) devices, including headsets and glasses.
15 December 2024
Realme launched C75 in Bangladesh
Realme has officially launched the realme C75 in Bangladesh.
15 December 2024
Suchir Balaji voiced serious concerns about OpenAI. He was found dead last month
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI known for his firm stance against the AI giant's policies, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024. The 26-year-old’s death was ruled a suicide by the San Francisco Police Department, with no indications of foul play.
15 December 2024
Watch the brand new trailer for the new Mafia game
The game is set in early 1900s Sicily and explores the origins of organised crime.
15 December 2024
Game of Thrones: King's Road announced as new mobile RPG
NetEase Games and HBO have revealed Game of Thrones: King's Road, a story-driven action-adventure RPG developed exclusively for mobile devices.
15 December 2024
Mid-range smartphones under 50K: our picks
To help you in your search for a brand new smartphone under the affordable BDT 50,000 price tag, check out our list below. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
15 December 2024
Musk faces new deadline to settle Twitter takeover investigation
Elon Musk has until Monday to respond to a settlement proposal from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is investigating potential securities law violations tied to his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022.
15 December 2024
xAI's Grok-2 AI chatbot now free for X users
xAI, the AI company created by Elon Musk, has announced that its new Grok-2 AI chatbot is now free for all users on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
15 December 2024
NASA chief astronaut arrives in Dhaka
In a first, NASA astronaut Joseph M Acaba arrived in Dhaka today to engage with local youth, academia, and media
14 December 2024
The Witcher 4 officially announced
CD Projekt, the Polish video game developer, has unveiled the first cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4, the highly anticipated successor to its critically acclaimed 2015 release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
14 December 2024
Turkey fines Google $75 mln over antitrust violations in ad market
Turkey’s antitrust regulator has imposed a fine of 2.61 billion lira (approximately $75 million) on Alphabet Inc.’s Google for abusing its dominant position in the ad server services market, according to a recent report by Reuters.
14 December 2024
US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to prepare for the removal of TikTok by January
US lawmakers have recently instructed Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and Apple to prepare for the removal of TikTok from their app stores by January 19.
14 December 2024
Astro Bot wins 'Game of the Year' for 2024
Astro Bot, a 3D platformer game for PlayStation 5, secured the 'Game of the Year' title at The Game Awards 2024. It triumphed over strong competition from Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
13 December 2024
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