BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
20 August 2026
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Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC has appointed Waiz Rahim as its managing director and chief executive officer.
Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
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Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst after the actor suffered an injury during production.
YouTube to count views from the moment a video starts playing
20 August 2026
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OpenAI launches teen-specific ChatGPT with homework safeguards and parental controls
20 August 2026
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TikTok explores payments via direct messages
20 August 2026
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A cosmic object at the edge of stardom
19 August 2026
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Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
18 August 2026
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Twitter/X down for users worldwide
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, encountered a significant disruption earlier today, rendering the service largely inoperative for over an hour. This widespread outage affected users across the globe, with both mobile and web versions of the platform showing signs of malfunction.
21 December 2023
Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units
The PS5 was launched in November 2020, with the world in the grip of the Covid pandemic, and its sales initially suffered because of widespread supply chain problems and a global chip shortage.
21 December 2023
Rising from the ashes: Oriental Phoenix, Mobile Legends Bangladesh Champion
In August this year, the local esports team 'Oriental Phoenix' emerged victorious in Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship (MBC), the official, national-level esports tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' (MBBL). In an exclusive interview, the team delved into their journey, their triumphs, and the secrets behind their success in the rapidly evolving esports arena of Bangladesh.
20 December 2023
Google to restrict U.S. election-related queries by early 2024
Google has recently announced that it will restrict election-related queries in both Bard and AI-generated searches, before the 2024 United States presidential election.
20 December 2023
Google to pay $700 mn to US consumers, states in antitrust settlement
Google parent Alphabet has agreed to pay $700 million as part of an antitrust settlement made public on Monday, with the funds going to US customers of its Android app store and state governments
19 December 2023
Adobe cancels $20 bln Figma acquisition
Adobe has recently announced that they are cancelling their $20 billion deal to acquire Figma, the web-based collaborative platform, due to regulatory roadblocks stemming from antitrust approvals in Europe and the UK.
19 December 2023
Fake videos targeting BNP resurfacing on social media: reports
A distorted video featuring a speech by Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has once again surfaced on Facebook, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election. The video, created by adding together different portions of a speech delivered by Khaleda Zia in London back in 2015, resurfaced on social media platforms despite being fact-checked by three different fact-checking organisations in 2021 and 2022.
19 December 2023
OpenAI releases guidelines to gauge 'catastrophic risks' of AI
The announcement comes one month after the company's board fired CEO Sam Altman, only to hire him back a few days later when staff and investors rebelled.
19 December 2023
Former Evaly CEO Rassel freed
Mohammad Rassel, former CEO of the online marketplace Evaly, was granted bail and released from Kashimpur prison on Monday afternoon. This comes over a year after his arrest alongside his wife, Shamima Nasrin, amid allegations of severe financial misconduct.
19 December 2023
Our recommendations for laptops under BDT 70k
Finding the ideal laptop for yourself in a market flooded with options can be a daunting challenge. Whether you need to buy a brand-new laptop for your job, education, or personal use, here are some choices within the budget of BDT 70,000, that should help you strike the balance between performance and affordability.
18 December 2023
Google unveils MedLM, the healthcare AI
Google has recently introduced MedLM, a suite of AI models designed for the healthcare sector. Built upon the foundation of Med-PaLM 2, Google's large language model (LLM) for the medical domain, MedLM will be made available on the Vertex AI platform for Google Cloud users in the United States.
18 December 2023
Pro-government outlets spreading AI generated misinformation, report finds
In a recent investigation, the British daily Financial Times has uncovered a disturbing trend of artificial intelligence (AI) being weaponised to spread disinformation in the lead-up to the general elections in Bangladesh. The report indicates that entities aligned with the government are utilising AI tools from various start-ups to craft deepfake videos and fabricated news segments, with the aim of influencing public opinion.
17 December 2023
Indian govt. warns Apple and Samsung users of security flaws: reports
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has recently issued a high-risk alert for users of Apple and Samsung products, flagging multiple vulnerabilities that could pose a significant threat to data and device security - as per the Indian news media The Indian Express.
17 December 2023
The reality of Augmented Reality in the Bangladeshi context
From scanning QR codes to using Snapchat filters, Augmented Reality (AR) is already a part of our lives without us truly realising it. As businesses across the globe are leveraging AR to provide novel user experiences, Bangladesh, too, is stepping into this new frontier.
16 December 2023
Multifabs Limited leads with compassionate corporate social responsibility initiatives
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) defines the ethos of a company, Multifabs Limited stands as a paragon of compassion and community support. The company's diverse range of CSR activities not only highlights its commitment to the welfare of its employees and their families but also underscores its role in uplifting the broader community.
16 December 2023
Elon Musk to open his own university in Texas
Elon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, is set to establish a new educational institution in Austin, Texas, focusing on primary and secondary education. The school will focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
15 December 2023
TikTok announces measures to combat misinformation ahead of elections
TikTok has unveiled a series of measures aimed at upholding election integrity on its platform in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for January 2024. This initiative is part of TikTok's commitment to being a responsible source of information, particularly during critical events such as national elections.
14 December 2023
HerWILL Communication Program wraps up with showcase of cross-cultural communications excellence
The HerWILL Communication Program has successfully completed its series of workshops, transforming participants from Bangladesh, the USA, and beyond through a journey spanning diverse cultures and communication facets. The program included expert-led workshops, virtual exchanges, and interactive projects with the goal of improving cross-cultural communication abilities, targeted specifically for tech students and professionals.
14 December 2023
Users complain of messenger glitches after iOS update
Following the much-anticipated iOS 17.2 update, users within the Apple ecosystem have encountered disruptions in their Messenger applications, prompting concerns among iPhone users seeking seamless communication. Reports indicate issues such as message delays, freezing interfaces, and unexpected app closures.
13 December 2023
Global EV sales increased in November
Global sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) has experienced a 20% growth in November compared to 2022, as per a report by Reuters. The finding stems from Rho Motion, a market research firm, which adds that North America and China has seen more EV sales than Europe this year.
13 December 2023
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