OpenAI tightens safety controls after AI agents keep going rogue

Tech & Startup Desk
21 August 2026 Technology
BSIC appoints Waiz Rahim as its MD and CEO
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology
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
Tech & Startup Desk
21 August 2026 Technology
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
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology
DMP plans drone surveillance to tackle traffic jam
Tech & Startup Desk
22 August 2026 Technology
TikTok explores payments via direct messages
Tech & Startup Desk
20 August 2026 Technology

Musk and Zuck will fight each other in an "epic" Italian spot

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg long anticipated MMA fight is now set to take place in Italy, with the exact location yet to be disclosed, as confirmed by Musk's Twitter (Now called X) post. The event will be promoted by their respective foundations and streamed on Twitter and Meta platforms. All proceeds generated from the fight will be donated to veterans.
12 August 2023

Bangladesh Bank warns banks and financial institutions against cyber attacks

The Bangladesh Bank has rolled out a comprehensive 11-point instruction, urging all banks and financial institutions to bolster their cyber defences. This move comes on the heels of a recent cyber threat targeting the country's cyber sphere, with potential implications for critical state information infrastructure (CII), including banking, healthcare, and government operations.
12 August 2023

India wants to launch its own national web browser

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) of India recently launched an open competition to build the country's first national web browser. Called Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC), the contest aims to encourage tech enthusiasts and developers of India to build an indigenous web browser.
12 August 2023

X, formerly Twitter, to introduce video calling feature

X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, is planning on introducing video calling features as part of the app, as per a recent confirmation by X CEO Linda Yaccarino.
12 August 2023

Career tips for seasoned professionals starting a new job

Embarking on a new job as an experienced professional can still bring its own set of challenges and uncertainties. To ensure a successful transition and make the most out of your first day, consider these valuable tips.
11 August 2023

How to negotiate a good salary

Whether you are new at your job or have been working for a long time, attempting salary negotiation can be quite stressful. However, a successful salary negotiation can significantly impact your career and financial well-being, while also setting you up for further opportunities down the line to assert your self-worth.
11 August 2023

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
11 August 2023

Proposed cyber security law up for public opinion: law minister

People will get 14 days to give their opinion on the proposed cyber security law, Law Minister Anisul Huq said
10 August 2023

Elon Musk's Tesla now selling cat beds in China

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, has introduced a distinctive cat bed in China that draws inspiration from the design of the company's forthcoming electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. The 'Cybertruck Multifunctional Corrugated Cat Nest' is crafted from angular cardboard and features an angular shape reminiscent of the Cybertruck's unique aesthetic.
9 August 2023

WhatsApp introduces screen-sharing feature for video calls

WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced a new screen-sharing feature aimed at enhancing its video calling capabilities. The addition puts WhatsApp in competition with established video conferencing apps like Microsoft Meet, Google Meet, Zoom, and Apple's FaceTime.
8 August 2023

Brac University team ranks second at RoboSub 2023

BRACU Duburi, a team from Brac University, has secured the second overall position in RoboSub 2023, an international student competition hosted by the nonprofit organisation RoboNation. In addition to becoming the first runners-up, the Bangladeshi team also received an Ingenuity Special Award in this competition.
7 August 2023

Lenovo partners with Islami Bank for tech development

Lenovo, a multinational technology company, has partnered with Islami Bank, a local commercial bank, to provide 1,500 units of ThinkCentre Neo 50T laptops. The collaboration is a part of the two company's steps towards technological development, with Lenovo providing the bank with continuous technical support whenever required.
7 August 2023

Elon vs Zuckerberg cage fight to be live-streamed on X: Musk

Elon Musk, current owner of the social media platform X, has stated that his rumoured cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, will be live-streamed on X - the platform formerly known as Twitter.
6 August 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5: pre-orders started

Samsung Bangladesh has started accepting pre-orders for its fifth-generation foldables – Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. 
6 August 2023

ASUS launches Zenbook S13 OLED in Bangladesh

ASUS has launched the brand-new Zenbook S13 OLED (UX5304) in Bangladesh today. This laptop is also known as the slimmest 13.3-inch OLED laptop currently available on the market.
6 August 2023

Saudi Arabia invests heavily in gaming to propel diversification

Saudi Arabia has made a resolute commitment to invest $8 billion in the gaming industry over the past year, with ambitious plans to become an international gaming hub.
6 August 2023

Nasa data to help Bangladeshi rice farmers

Researchers from the University of Washington and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Agriculture have joined forces to use data from Nasa and its partners to help the country’s rice farmers
5 August 2023

Country in risk of targeted cyber attack on August 15, says CIRT

According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Government's Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) and signed by CIRT Project Director Engr. Mohammad Saiful Alam Khan, the country is facing an imminent cyber threat on August 15. The alert was issued in response to a declaration made by religious and ideologically motivated underground hacker groups. These groups have threatened to launch a series of cyber-attacks against Bangladesh's cyberspace on the specified date, as stated in the press release by BGD e-Gov CIRT.
4 August 2023

India forces licensing requirements for imported computers and tablets

India has implemented a new regulation that requires licensing for the importation of laptops, tablets and personal computers. This action has the potential to significantly impact major companies such as Apple, Dell, and Samsung, compelling them to enhance their local manufacturing efforts.
3 August 2023

Green Delta Capital Wins Shadhinata Shubarna Jayantee Award 2022 from BSEC

Green Delta Capital (GDC), a leading merchant bank in Bangladesh, has been awarded with the prestigious 'Shadhinata Shubarna Jayantee Award for 2022'  by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) i
3 August 2023
Show in Mobile App Off
Show Sub Category Off
Show in Homescreen Off