Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
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18 August 2026 Technology
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.

Trump's team to discuss online drug sales with tech giants

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has reached out to major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Snap, and TikTok, for a meeting to address the issue of illegal drug sales online, according to a report by The Information.
9 December 2024

Laptops under BDT 50,000: our top picks

Here are our top picks for five laptop models available in the local market right now, under the BDT 50,000 price tag. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
9 December 2024

Photography competition commemorates student movement at BRAC University

BRAC University recently hosted the Frames of Freedom photography competition.
9 December 2024

How to stop ChatGPT from using your data for training

As AI tools like ChatGPT become an integral part of daily life, concerns about data privacy are growing. Here’s how you can update your settings to stop ChatGPT from using your data for training purposes.
9 December 2024

Google Photos introduces 2024 Recap feature

Google Photos has launched a new feature called 2024 Recap, which offers users a way to review highlights from their year through selected photos and insights. The feature creates a memory with chosen photos, accompanied by graphics and effects, and is being gradually rolled out.
9 December 2024

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
8 December 2024

Ubisoft is considering a buyout: report

Shareholders of Ubisoft Entertainment SA, the company behind popular game series like 'Assassin’s Creed' and 'Just Dance', are exploring a potential buyout while ensuring the founding Guillemot family retains control.
8 December 2024

US court upholds ruling: TikTok to sell by January or get banned

A US federal court has ruled that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, must sell its US operations by January 19, 2025, or the app will be banned nationwide. The decision is being seen as a major win for the Justice Department, which has raised concerns about TikTok’s ties to the Chinese government, but it is a significant setback for ByteDance.
8 December 2024

Deepfake videos exploit Bangladeshi figures in Facebook gambling ads

Social media platforms, particularly Facebook, are facing criticism for allowing sophisticated gambling advertisements targeting Bangladeshi users
7 December 2024

Apple to replace Qualcomm modems with in-house chips

Apple is planning to debut its first in-house cellular modem chips, a device that connects phones to mobile data networks, next year in a step towards replacing Qualcomm as its supplier, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News.
7 December 2024

Elon Musk’s xAI secures $6 bln in equity financing: Report

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has raised $6 billion in equity financing as it intensifies efforts to compete with industry leaders in the AI sector, according to a recent report by Reuters.
7 December 2024

TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19
6 December 2024

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Pro: $200 plan for advanced research

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription model priced at $200 per month, aimed at professionals in research and engineering. According to the company, this new plan provides users with access to OpenAI’s most advanced tools and features, designed to handle complex computational tasks and reasoning.
6 December 2024

From gaming to reality: BMW recreates the iconic car from NFS Most Wanted

BMW has revealed a custom-built M3 GTR race car inspired by the iconic vehicle featured in the 2005 video game, Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
5 December 2024

Call for digital reform in Bangladesh: TGI's white paper highlights urgent legal overhaul

The Tech Global Institute’s latest report urges Bangladesh to overhaul outdated digital laws to protect rights, enhance cybersecurity, and foster economic growth in the digital age.
5 December 2024

AI will soon match human capabilities: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has recently shared his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that while AI will soon match human capabilities, its impact may not be as significant as many expect.
5 December 2024

3.5 lakh drivers partnered with Uber Bangladesh in 8 years: report

The ridesharing platform Uber has reached 8 years of operations in Bangladesh. According to a report by the company, Uber Bangladesh has served more than 72 lakh riders and provided earning opportunities for 3.5 lakh driver-partners over this period.
5 December 2024

Meta announces $10 bln investment in its largest AI data centre yet

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Wednesday plans to invest $10 billion in building its largest data centre to date, a state-of-the-art facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The hyperscale data centre will support the processing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
5 December 2024

Bangladeshi gamer SI Anik to participate in Capcom Cup 11 finals

SI Anik, a Bangladeshi esports player, is scheduled to participate in the finals of the Capcom Pro Tour 2024, also known as Capcom Cup 11, the official tournament held by Capcom for the popular fighting game 'Street Fighter 6'.
5 December 2024

BASIS Students’ Forum signs MoU with Zenetic Esports and LEVEL7

BASIS Students’ Forum, an arm of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade body for the Software & IT Enabled Service industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zenetic Esports and LEVEL7, a Bangladeshi esports management and production venture, to advance esports and gaming education across educational institutions in Bangladesh.
5 December 2024
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