BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO

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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026 Technology
This Bangladeshi astronomer found an object that challenges the definition of a star
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.

Co-founder Greg Brockman returns to OpenAI

Greg Brockman, co-founder of ChatGPT parent OpenAI, has rejoined the artificial intelligence powerhouse three months after stepping down from his role as president.
13 November 2024

5 top YouTube channels to learn Figma for UI/UX designers

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned UI/UX designer wanting to brush up your Figma skills, YouTube is a goldmine of knowledge. Here are five YouTube channels that will not only help you learn Figma but also share valuable UI/UX wisdom with you.
13 November 2024

New drone regulations in draft: licence and clearance to be mandatory

Bangladesh proposes stringent new drone regulations, requiring licences and multi-agency approvals for non-toy drones.
12 November 2024

Bitcoin nears $90,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance increases record

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, is on the verge of hitting $90,000, as investor optimism intensifies in the wake of Donald Trump’s U.S. election 2024 victory.
12 November 2024

Canva experiences worldwide outage, users report issues

Canva, the popular graphic design platform, is facing a widespread outage as users around the world report service disruptions.
12 November 2024

'Raid: Shadow Legends’ developer sold for $820 million

Aristocrat Leisure, the Australian gambling machine manufacturer, has finalised the sale of its subsidiary Plarium, the developer behind the popular mobile game 'Raid: Shadow Legends', to Sweden’s Modern Times Group in a deal worth up to $820 million
12 November 2024

Web Summit 2024: Tech leaders in Lisbon to debate Trump’s impact on Europe

Lisbon is set to host the Web Summit, Europe’s largest annual tech conference, where industry titans and policymakers will tackle pressing issues in technology, including the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, according to a recent report by Reuters.
11 November 2024

Honor X7c launched in Bangladesh

Honor has recently launched the Honor X7c in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6000mAh battery, 256 GB storage, and Snapdragon 685 processor.
11 November 2024

X tests free version of Grok AI chatbot in selected regions

Social network X, previously known as Twitter, is reportedly testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, which has so far been limited to its premium subscribers.
11 November 2024

Meta's nuclear-powered AI data centre has a bee problem

Meta wanted to build a nuclear-powered AI data centre, then the bees stepped in.
11 November 2024

Bitcoin reaches record high of over $81,000 after Trump's win

Bitcoin surged to a record high of $81,464 on Monday after the US presidential election results, in which Donald Trump secured victory, boosted expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment, according to a recent report by Reuters.
11 November 2024

Apple is now selling official parts for iPhone 16 DIY repair

Apple has rolled out do-it-yourself repair service for its latest iPhone 16 lineup, offering iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max owners the ability to perform their own repairs with official tools and parts. This update is part of Apple’s self-service repair program, which is available in the US and several countries in Europe.
11 November 2024

iPhone 15 was the best-selling smartphone in Q3 2024

Apple's iPhone 15 led global smartphone sales in the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2024, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, a global tech research firm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, showing strong demand for Apple’s latest models.
10 November 2024

Jobs of the week

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

Meta makes its AI model available for military use

Meta has announced it will make its open-source AI model, Llama, available to US government agencies and contractors working on national security tasks. Previously, Llama was primarily used by researchers and private businesses, but this new development expands its applications to defence and security work, including the US military.
10 November 2024

Portrait by robot artist sold for $1 million at auction

A portrait of World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, created by the humanoid robot artist Ai-Da, has been sold at an auction for $1,084,800 (£836,667). The artwork, titled 'AI God', was initially estimated to sell for between $120,000 and $180,000, but attracted 27 bids, far exceeding its projected value.
10 November 2024

Nvidia becomes first company to surpass $3.6 trillion market value after Trump's election win

Nvidia Corp has made history as the first company to reach a stock market valuation of $3.65 trillion, surpassing Apple's previous record of $3.57 trillion.
9 November 2024

This app helps you check your MRT pass balance

A new app, MRT Buddy, is now available to help Dhaka commuters manage their transit cards.
8 November 2024

Bangladeshi photographer captures stunning nebulae with self-made telescope

Astrophotographer Zubuyer Kaolin captures a stunning Orion Nebula image with a self-built telescope
7 November 2024

How Elon Musk benefits from a Trump presidency

Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump could grant him unprecedented influence over US policies, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape for his tech empire.
7 November 2024
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