Bangladeshi scientist receives UK exploration award for Nepal Indigenous knowledge project
18 August 2026
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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
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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.
Chip startup Velaura AI hits $1 billion valuation in $110 million round
19 August 2026
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Bangladeshi companies look beyond chatbots with agentic AI
15 August 2026
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OpenAI appoints new CRO
19 August 2026
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Unitree shares surge sixfold in Shanghai debut, valuing robot maker at $50 billion
19 August 2026
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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
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