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
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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
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20 August 2026 Technology
DMP plans drone surveillance to tackle traffic jam
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22 August 2026 Technology
TikTok explores payments via direct messages
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20 August 2026 Technology

What happens when our data gets leaked: Here's how concerned you should be

A recent security breach on the website of the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS) has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and the potential consequences individuals may face when their sensitive information falls into the wrong hands. Let's will delve into the implications of such a breach, highlighting the far-reaching effects on affected individuals.
18 July 2023

You can now use Google Bard in Bangla

Google has released a new update to Bard, in which the AI chatbot can understand and give replies in over 40 languages, including Bangla. 
17 July 2023

3 challenges to combat when planning to study abroad

In order to give themselves or their children the best education possible, many young adults and their parents dream of studying abroad. While studying abroad may sound exciting, it's important to think about the difficulties that may arise from living in a foreign country. The decision to study abroad must be carefully thought out, mentally and financially prepared and last but not the least, willing to make sacrifices for the long-term goal. A student should examine the following four challenges carefully before pursuing his/her academic goal abroad
16 July 2023

Bytes is now Tech & Startup

In a world driven by technological advancement, there are few endeavours as inspiring as those dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the digital realm. Today, we pay homage to one such endeavour, one that has shaped the landscape of technology journalism in Bangladesh over the past decade. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Bytes, a publication that has been a beacon of knowledge, insight, and innovation since its inception in 2013.
16 July 2023

China launches its own open-source operating system

The Linux-based operating system openKylin was built by about 4,000 developers. The OS is currently used in China's space programmes, as well as the country's finance and energy industries.
16 July 2023

Skoot and Walton to jointly produce Made-in Bangladesh e-bikes

As per the MoU, the two companies will jointly manufacture environment-friendly electric bikes in the country to improve the riding experience for local customers. The partnership also plans to improve the e-bike industry in Bangladesh through the introduction of technologically advanced products. 
16 July 2023

Musk says Twitter has lost half its advertising revenue

Twitter owner Elon Musk said Saturday that the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last October has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue
16 July 2023

Reeves Callaway, legendary Corvette builder, passes away

Reeves Callaway, the visionary founder of Callaway Cars and a legendary figure within the Corvette community, has sadly passed away at the age of 75. Callaway Cars confirmed his untimely demise, revealing that he succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic fall at his residence in Newport Beach, California. A pioneer known for pushing the boundaries of performance engineering, Reeves Callaway leaves behind a remarkable legacy that forever altered the landscape of high-performance automobiles.
14 July 2023

Unravelling the challenges behind bridging the digital healthcare gap

Despite being a relatively nascent concept in the country, digital health bears the potential to fundamentally redefine healthcare access for Bangladesh's 160 million residents, making healthcare available within the palm of their hands.
14 July 2023

Associated Press, OpenAI partner to explore generative AI use in news

The Associated Press is licensing a part of its archive of news stories to OpenAI under a deal that will explore generative AI's use in news, the companies said on Thursday, a move that could set the precedent for similar partnerships between the industries
14 July 2023

Elon Musk launches new AI company called xAI

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of Twitter, has announced the launch of a new AI company called xAI.
12 July 2023

Palak wants Elon Musk's Starlink internet in Bangladesh

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.
12 July 2023

Tata reportedly to become first ever Indian iPhone maker

Indian conglomerate Tata Group is reportedly on the brink of finalising an agreement to acquire a factory in Karnataka, India, currently owned by Wistron Corporation—a key supplier for Apple Inc. If the deal is successfully closed by August, it would mark the first instance of an Indian company engaging in the assembly of iPhones.
11 July 2023

IUT and BUET advance to final round of European Rover Challenge 2023

Out of the 54 global teams participating, 25 teams have successfully advanced to the final round, including Altair from the Islamic University Of Technology (IUT) and Team Interplanetar from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET).
11 July 2023

Indian TV channel introduces AI news anchor

Odisha TV (OTV), an Odia-based news station in India, has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor named Lisa. Lisa made her debut appearance in a video tweeted by OTV, where she introduced herself to the world. In her announcement, she declared the moment as historic and revealed her upcoming role as a news update host. Lisa reportedly possesses the ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages, including Odia, English, and others.
11 July 2023

Notorious BlackCat hackers steal over 170gb sensitive data from Krishi Bank

The compromised information includes highly sensitive financial records such as account details, statements, and tax information.
11 July 2023

Panel formed to investigate citizens' data leak: Palak

The committee will submit report in seven days
10 July 2023

Twitter rival Threads signs up 100 million users in five days

The Threads app launched by Instagram as a rival to Twitter has signed up more than 100 million users in less than five days, data tracking websites said on Monday, smashing the record of AI tool ChatGPT for fastest-growing consumer app
10 July 2023

Meet Rousseau Kazi, the Bangladeshi-born CEO and Co-Founder of the other 'Threads'

Shortly after the launch of Threads, it became apparent that Mark Zuckerberg's new Twitter competitor had opted for a .net domain instead of the customary .com. The reason behind this choice lies in the fact that the .com domain had already been claimed by another platform, also called Threads, led by one Rousseau Kazi, serving as its Co-Founder and CEO.
9 July 2023

Twitter threatens Meta with lawsuit over hiring former employees

Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, threatened Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, with a lawsuit a few hours after the launch of Threads - an app many believe to be Meta's replacement for Twitter. 
9 July 2023
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