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
Tech & Startup Desk
5 HOUR(s) Technology
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.

BYD to train drivers on electric vehicles in Bangladesh

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a training programme titled “Build Your Dreams NEV Training 2024,” in Dhaka aimed at equipping local drivers with the skills required to operate new energy vehicles (NEVs) which includes both electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles.
23 December 2024

Web and Data Summit 2025 to be held on January 3

Interactive Cares has announced the Web and Data Summit 2025, set to take place on 3 January 2025 at the KIB Complex in Dhaka. 
23 December 2024

Japan watchdog accuses Google of antitrust violation

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) accuses Google of breaking the law by imposing "transactions with binding conditions" on Android smartphone manufacturers in Japan.
23 December 2024

OnePlus introduces Pad 2, Watch 2, and Buds Pro 3 in Bangladesh

OnePlus has expanded its footprint in Bangladesh with the launch of three devices: the OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2, and the soon-to-be-released OnePlus Buds Pro 3. The move introduces fully integrated Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems.
23 December 2024

YouTube is doubling down on clickbaits starting with India

YouTube has recently announced plans to intensify its efforts against egregious clickbait, starting with a phased rollout in India over the coming months.
22 December 2024

Jobs of the week

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

Sega might launch game subscription service

Sega is evaluating the possibility of introducing a subscription-based gaming service, similar to existing platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.
22 December 2024

Albania bans TikTok for a year

Albania announced a one-year nationwide ban on TikTok, the popular short-video app owned by China's ByteDance, on December 21, citing concerns over the app's influence on children following the fatal stabbing of a teenager last month.
22 December 2024

OpenAI fined 15 mln euros by Italy over privacy violations

Italy's data protection authority, also known as Garante, announced on December 20 that it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros (around $15.58 million) following an investigation which was launched back in 2023, into privacy violations associated with the company's generative AI platform, ChatGPT.
21 December 2024

Ukraine has 2 mln hours of drone footage to train AI for warfare: Report

Since the Ukraine-Russia war which began in 2022, Ukrainian drone operators have collected over 2 million hours of video, equivalent to 228 years of footage, to support AI-driven decision-making in combat, according to a recent report by Reuters.
21 December 2024

You can now call and message ChatGPT with this number

As part of the company’s "ship-mas" campaign, OpenAI has recently introduced a new feature allowing users to call or message ChatGPT directly over the phone or WhatsApp.
21 December 2024

CFMOTO officially launches 6 bikes in Bangladesh

CFMOTO, a Chinese motorcycle brand, has officially launched six bikes including its flagship models the 300SR, 250NK, and 250SR, along with the 150SC, 250CL-C, and 230 DUAL on December 19 at Capital’s International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
20 December 2024

Honda and Nissan discuss potential merger

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have confirmed preliminary discussions about a possible merger, a move that could reshape the global automotive landscape.
19 December 2024

Starlink beams turned off over India

Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by his company SpaceX, is not operational in India.
18 December 2024

Netflix fined $4.98 mln by Dutch authority over data privacy violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), a regulatory body for the Netherlands, announced on December 18 that it has fined Netflix €4.75 million (around $4.98 million) for failing to adequately inform customers about its use of their personal data between 2018 and 2020.
18 December 2024

Databricks reaches $62 bln valuation following $10 bln funding round

Databricks, an artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics firm, has reached a $62 billion valuation after completing a $10 billion funding round, one of the largest in venture capital history, according to a recent report by Reuters.
18 December 2024

TikTok can be a top marketing tool for small businesses in 2025

In 2025, TikTok can established itself as a key platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) aiming to enhance their marketing strategies.
18 December 2024

Water heaters for this winter: our recommendations

Winter is now here in Bangladesh, and with it, the rising necessity of accessible hot water. Here are our recommendations for five water heaters available in the local market. Please keep in mind that prices and availability may vary across stores. 
18 December 2024

Threads has more than 100 million daily active users: Mark Zukerberg

Meta’s microblogging social media platform, Threads, has exceeded 100 million daily active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on December 17.
17 December 2024

Google Whisk uses images instead of text for AI photo generation

Google has recently announced Whisk, a new generative AI tool which allows users to create images by using other images as prompts rather than relying on detailed text descriptions.
17 December 2024
Show in Mobile App Off
Show Sub Category Off
Show in Homescreen Off