Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
Tech & Startup Desk
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.

Internet services will be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2

Internet service will temporarily be disrupted for 3 hours on December 2 due to maintenance of SEA-ME-WE4, the country's first submarine cable system in Cox's Bazar.
30 November 2024

Casio revives 1983 classic with the G-Shock DW-5000R

Marking 41 years since the launch of the first G-Shock, Casio has recently unveiled the G-Shock DW-5000R, a near-identical recreation of the original 1983 DW-5000C.
30 November 2024

xAI to launch its own app soon: Report

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is preparing to launch its own app for the Grok chatbot as early as December, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. 
30 November 2024

Meta plans to build $10 bln global subsea cable network

Meta is planning to construct a vast $10 billion fibre-optic subsea cable network, spanning over 40,000 kilometres and avoiding areas of geopolitical tension, according to a recent report by TechCrunch.
30 November 2024

5 Canadian news media begin legal action against OpenAI

Five Canadian news media companies have initiated legal action against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, accusing the company of copyright infringement and violating online terms of use on 29 November.
30 November 2024

Spotify limits API access for third-party developers

Spotify has announced changes to its Web API, limiting third-party developers' access to features such as related artists and recommendations, citing concerns about security, according to a recent blog post by Spotify for Developers.
28 November 2024

Australia bans social media for users under 16

Australia’s parliament has approved a law aimed at curbing social media use among children under 16.
28 November 2024

Xbox games on Android delayed due to legal disputes with Google

Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.
28 November 2024

Hackers steal $17 million from Uganda's central bank

An offshore hacking group has stolen approximately $16.8 million from the Bank of Uganda.
28 November 2024

Amazon develops Olympus AI: Report

Amazon, the e-commerce platform, has reportedly developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Olympus, capable of processing images and videos in addition to text.
28 November 2024

TikTok parent ByteDance sues former intern for $1.1 million

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing a former intern for 8 million yuan (about $1.1 million), accusing him of deliberately disrupting its artificial intelligence (AI) training operations. The lawsuit, filed in Beijing's Haidian District People's Court, has sparked widespread interest in China owing to its unique nature.
28 November 2024

Scared of Dhaka’s air? Time to try these air purifiers

Here is a list of our picks of air purifiers you can buy to combat the recent air quality, with options for every budget. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
28 November 2024

US FTC launches investigation into Microsoft

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its cloud computing, software licensing, and artificial intelligence (AI) business practices. The investigation is part of a broader effort to address concerns about large tech companies using their power to block competition.
28 November 2024

Google opens AI Campus in London

Google has launched its first AI Campus in London, aiming to train local students in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The campus, located in Somers Town, Camden, was inaugurated by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday.
28 November 2024

Spotify users can now search songs using Google’s Gemini AI

Spotify has integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands.
27 November 2024

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra designs reportedly leaked

As Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is expected to debut in early 2025, new leaks have provided an early glimpse of the upcoming flagship's design.
27 November 2024

Intel to receive $7.86 billion subsidy from US government

The US Commerce Department has finalised a $7.86 billion government subsidy for Intel, down from an earlier $8.5 billion figure announced in March, as per a recent report by Reuters.
27 November 2024

Room heaters for this winter: our recommendations

As winter approaches and forecasts predict an especially cold season this year, room heaters have become essential in Bangladesh for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. To help you make an informed decision, here are our top picks for room heaters to keep your home cosy this upcoming winter. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
27 November 2024

Xiaomi plans in-house mobile chip production in 2025: report

Xiaomi plans on designing and producing its own mobile processors in 2025, aiming to cut its reliance on foreign chipmakers like Qualcomm and MediaTek, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News.
27 November 2024

Samsung appoints Vice Chairman Young Hyun Jun as CEO

Samsung Electronics has announced the appointment of Vice Chairman Young Hyun Jun as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jun will continue in his current role as Head of the Device Solutions (DS) Division and will also take charge of the Memory Business and the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology.
27 November 2024
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