Everything has a class system, except load shedding

Dhaka load shedding exposes stark urban inequality as daily power outages disrupt small businesses like Kalam's shop, test family patience, and reveal how unpredictable electricity cuts disrupt modern life, productivity, and essential daily survival routines.
8 September 2026

What to eat when you have dengue: Three stages of recovery

Rebuild health during Dengue infection by drinking electrolyte-rich coconut water and transitioning to nutrient-dense foods like khichuri, spinach, and papaya leaves, boosting platelet counts and restoring vital energy naturally.
8 September 2026

Australia proposes letting social media users choose their own feeds

Australia has proposed new laws that would require social media platforms to let users decide whether they want algorithmically recommended content in their feeds.
8 September 2026

IFA 2026 puts smarter and stranger consumer tech in the spotlight

Europe’s biggest consumer technology show has opened in Berlin with manufacturers displaying a new generation of experimental phones, robot cleaners, expandable laptops, and increasingly intelligent home devices.
7 September 2026

Google brings conversational AI voice tools to Gmail, Docs, and Keep

Google is rolling out new Gemini-powered voice features across Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Keep, allowing users to search, write, and organise information by speaking rather than typing.
7 September 2026

TikTok adds voice messages and polls to comment sections

TikTok is expanding its comment system with voice recordings, polls, and richer photo options as the platform seeks to make conversations beneath videos more interactive.
7 September 2026

Hikers rescued from mountain after using Google Gemini to plan trip

Three hikers were rescued from California’s Mount Shasta after using Google Gemini to help plan an expedition for which authorities said they were inadequately prepared.
7 September 2026

Rogue OpenAI agents hacked a German website and talked among themselves

A group of OpenAI-linked AI agents took control of a German-language website and used it as a communication hub while exchanging information about ways to evade restrictions, according to research reported by Reuters.
7 September 2026

Why we still get excited about a new iPhone

Discover how annual iPhone launch events ignite deep excitement, tech gossip, and pre-order rituals across Bangladesh canteens. Embracing this consumer tech buzz offers everyday readers shared joy, inspiring cultural connections, and fresh lifestyle possibilities.
7 September 2026

Tangail taant: A classic saree for every weekday

Transform your daily wardrobe by styling breathable Tangail sarees for modern Dhaka commutes. By pairing lightweight Bangladeshi cotton with blazers, shirts, or comfortable blouses, women easily embrace UNESCO-recognized heritage wear as practical, versatile everyday fashion.
7 September 2026

What your food photos say about you

Capture vibrant coffee art and everyday home dishes across Dhaka restaurants to stay connected, document lifestyle memories, and boost well-being. Smart social media food photography transforms shared meals into lasting personal connections and joy.
7 September 2026

AI startup founded by two Bangladeshi brothers raises over $30,000 in funding

An AI-based hiring startup, AgenticHire, founded by two Bangladeshi brothers, has raised more than $30,000 through accelerator programmes, competitions, grants, and institutional support, without giving up any equity in the company.
6 September 2026

Rising inflation: Is the middle class the new poor?

Navigate soaring Bangladesh inflation as rising costs across Dhaka force the middle class into creative survival strategies, highlighting economic pressure for non-government workers while a new public-sector pay scale underlines widespread purchasing power loss.
6 September 2026

Apple prepares iOS 27 with smarter Siri and expanded visual intelligence

Apple is preparing to release iOS 27 with a more capable version of Siri, expanded camera-based intelligence, and additional controls designed to protect younger iPhone users.
6 September 2026

Gemini Spark gains control over Google Photos libraries

Google is expanding its Gemini Spark AI agent to Google Photos, allowing eligible users to organise, edit, and share their photo libraries through natural-language instructions.
6 September 2026

What to expect at Apple’s September 9 event

Apple will hold its next major product launch on September 9, with a new generation of iPhones, Apple Watches, and possibly the company’s first foldable handset expected to take centre stage.
6 September 2026

ByteDance secures $29.6bn loan after strong demand from banks, report says

ByteDance has secured a $29.6 billon loan after strong demand from lenders prompted the Chinese technology group to increase the size of the financing, according to a Bloomberg News report cited by Reuters.
6 September 2026

Reliance Jio expands cloud PC service to give older computers AI capabilities

Reliance Jio has opened its cloud-based PC service to internet users across India, expanding an offering designed to give ageing computers access to more powerful computing resources without requiring hardware upgrades.
6 September 2026

A day trip from Dhaka: 5 places to discover in Munshiganj

Explore historic Bikrampur heritage through Munshiganj's ancient treasures, including Idrakpur Fort, Sultanate-era Baba Adam's Mosque, Mughal Bridge, Sonarang Twin Temples, and Nateshwar Buddhist Bihar. Discover centuries of Bengal history, architecture, and forgotten legends today.
5 September 2026

New York City to restrict student AI use in schools through eighth grade

New York City is set to prohibit students from using artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade as part of a broader overhaul of technology use in the country’s largest school district.
3 September 2026