UGC to instruct all universities to ensure free Wi-Fi facilities
25 March 2026, 19:42 PM Tech & Startup
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to instruct all public and private universities across Bangladesh to ensure the provision of free Wi-Fi facilities within the shortest possible time.
OpenAI shuts down AI video app Sora
25 March 2026, 14:44 PM Tech & Startup
OpenAI has confirmed it is discontinuing its Sora video platform, the tool that allowed users to generate and share AI-created video clips.
Claude can now directly control your computer
25 March 2026, 18:47 PM Tech & Startup
Fortnite maker Epic Games fires over 1,000 employees
25 March 2026, 14:58 PM Tech & Startup
Instagram finally lets you tap-to-pause Reels
24 March 2026, 18:15 PM Tech & Startup
Here are 7 gadget gift ideas for this Eid
17 March 2026, 15:37 PM Tech & Startup

Amazon deploys 1 millionth robot as automation transforms warehouse jobs

Amazon has recently reached a milestone in warehouse automation, deploying its one-millionth robot across its global operations network. The company announced the achievement alongside a new AI system designed to enhance the efficiency of its robotic workforce.
7 July 2025, 11:17 AM

Saudi launches skill-based work permit for expats

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new classification system for expatriate work permits, according to a recent report by Gulf news.
7 July 2025, 10:46 AM

Jobs of the week

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7 July 2025, 09:27 AM

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs; continues focus on AI

Microsoft has recently confirmed plans to lay off up to 9,000 employees—just under 4% of its global workforce—as the company shifts its focus further toward artificial intelligence and streamlines internal operations.
7 July 2025, 08:35 AM

Phone ban in school boosted student focus: Dutch government study

A nationwide ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has led to noticeable improvements in student focus and classroom dynamics, according to a recent Dutch government-commissioned study.
7 July 2025, 08:17 AM

Automated speeding case system begins on the Dhaka elevated expressway

An automated case system targeting speeding violations has been introduced on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, with video-based enforcement quietly underway for about a week, an official has confirmed.
5 July 2025, 10:10 AM

Louis Vuitton Korea’s customer list just got a little too public

Louis Vuitton Korea has confirmed that a systems breach in June resulted in the leak of customer data, including contact information, though financial details were not compromised.
4 July 2025, 13:22 PM

53% of companies negotiated for lower ransom: Sophos report

More than half of companies that paid ransoms following cyberattacks succeeded in negotiating the demand down, according to a new global report from cybersecurity firm Sophos. 
2 July 2025, 11:55 AM

Salesforce launches Agentforce 3

Salesforce has launched Agentforce 3, the latest version of its digital labour platform, designed to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence (AI) agents with greater visibility, performance, and control. 
2 July 2025, 11:37 AM

#hireajournalist – A LinkedIn movement uplifting the heroes of the newsroom

Let's face it – you're more likely to consume news from social media than a reputed news outlet, simply because of how firmly social media is embedded in most people's daily lives. While the unreliability of news adrift on social media is dangerous for the consumer, the steady decline of traditional news media is also career-threatening for journalists.
2 July 2025, 11:11 AM

Denmark wants to give copyright to faces. Here’s why

Denmark is moving to redefine copyright law by giving individuals legal control over their own facial features, body and voice to combat the risks of AI-generated deepfakes, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
1 July 2025, 14:50 PM

Unilever acquires company that sold Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap

Unilever has recently announced its acquisition of Dr. Squatch, a men’s personal care brand known for its viral marketing and natural grooming products, including a soap line once made famous by a collaboration involving actress Sydney Sweeney.
1 July 2025, 13:33 PM

Time management essentials for new employees

Starting a new job brings excitement and nerves in equal measure, often accompanied by that nagging question: "How will I get everything done?" Effective time management isn't about working harder - it's about working smarter.
1 July 2025, 09:51 AM

Supply chain revolution expanding Bangladesh’s access to global retail markets

With fertile lands and a rich agricultural heritage, Bangladesh produces food products like rice, lentils, oil seeds, spices, tropical fruits, and ready-to-consume snacks. Historically, much of this produce has been consumed domestically, with limited processed exports. The biggest setback Bangladeshi producers and exporters have faced is the same old supply chain issue.
1 July 2025, 09:43 AM

Who, how, and under what rules gets a firearm license?

A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
1 July 2025, 08:34 AM

"Even simple tasks are hard": India's first ISS astronaut on space life

Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla, the country’s first astronaut to enter the International Space Station (ISS), has shared his first-hand experience that even simple tasks like sleeping, walking, and drinking water become very challenging in microgravity conditions.
30 June 2025, 08:36 AM

AI dominates pre-election campaigns in Bangladesh: Report

Artificial intelligence-generated content is playing a growing role in the pre-election political landscape in Bangladesh, with a wave of synthetic campaign videos appearing across Facebook and TikTok, according to a recent report by the digital research outlet Dismislab.
30 June 2025, 08:33 AM

Bangladeshi coder wins global AI hackathon

Rezaul Karim Arif, a Bangladeshi network engineer based in Melbourne, has built PixelFlow, an AI-powered web application that recently won the AI Showdown Hackathon, a global competition hosted by AI coding platform Lovable with support from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
30 June 2025, 08:06 AM

Trump says buyer found for TikTok

US President Donald Trump in a Fox News interview on Sunday said that a deal to buy the popular short-video app TikTok is underway and involves “very wealthy people”, whose identities he plans to reveal in about two weeks.
30 June 2025, 05:54 AM

Made in Bangladesh Mitsubishi Xpander launched

Rancon Auto Industries has officially launched the Bangladeshi-manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander, a seven-seater family SUV powered by a 1.5L MIVEC engine.
29 June 2025, 11:06 AM