New WhatsApp app will no longer require you to connect phone

With WhatsApp's new Windows app, you can now send, receive, and sync messages without connecting to your phone. According to a website update by WhatsApp, the updated Windows app is now out of beta and accessible for download from the Microsoft Store.
18 August 2022, 11:55 AM

DU's IBA team wins Battle of Minds 2022

The winning team this year was Team Drogo consisting of Syed Shadab Tajwar, Tasmim Sultana Nawmi and Sadid Jubayer Murshed from IBA, University of Dhaka.
18 August 2022, 11:07 AM

Video game industry suffering in post-pandemic times

As the world moves to the post-pandemic era and toward global inflation, the video game industry has been facing notable dip in popularity and sales. 
17 August 2022, 15:41 PM

Tech giants stand against India's controversial caste system

Some new policies have been kept in place that aims to fight the rigid hierarchy that has been known to segregate Indians for many generations.
17 August 2022, 15:19 PM

Australian Federal Court fines Google $42.7 million for deceiving users

Australia's Federal Court has penalised Google for A$60 million (US$ 42.7 million) for misleading users and collecting personal location history.
13 August 2022, 11:55 AM

YouTube plans to launch streaming service: reports

YouTube is planning on launching its own video streaming service, as per a recent report by Wall Street Journal.
13 August 2022, 11:23 AM

Proxy servers and incognito browsing: What you need to know

Privacy is your human right and it is crucial for you to know what you are getting yourself into.
11 August 2022, 19:52 PM

Future of gas cars - How long till everything goes electric?

Now that the global phasing of combustion engines is near, how far is Bangladesh from adapting to an electric future?
11 August 2022, 19:45 PM

Alternative ways to invest money in Bangladesh other than banks

There are quite a few other options in Bangladesh where you can invest your money and get returns.
11 August 2022, 19:30 PM

Browsing on your own terms

Modern internet users should be familiar with the term ‘proxy servers’, but many don’t tend to know exactly what the term implies. Can you actually hide your online activity in incognito mode? How secure are proxy servers? Is it possible to mask your IP? Turn to our Cover Story to find answers to these ever-demanding questions.
11 August 2022, 19:21 PM

Overcoming hurdles through technological innovation

In the third part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has utilised unique technological solutions to contribute to the development of the nation’s telecommunication sector.
11 August 2022, 18:30 PM

Must-haves when setting up a new office

If you’re setting up a new office or restructuring your old one, here are our recommendations for essential office equipment to help your decision.
11 August 2022, 18:15 PM

IUT wins 13 awards in IAAC 2022

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) is an international competition that tests students in knowledge of astronomy and astrophysics.
11 August 2022, 18:10 PM

Social media sites where you can look for jobs

Today's job market places a high value on the ability to use social media to promote your career.
11 August 2022, 18:05 PM

Everything announced in Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022

Samsung unveiled new foldable smartphones, smartwatches and an upgrade to their signature wireless earbuds.
10 August 2022, 16:34 PM

How to recover a hacked Facebook account

Go to www.facebook.com/hacked and select the "my account is compromised" option. After that, carefully identify the account by entering the username, email address, or mobile number. Now, Facebook will prompt you with a series of security questions, including the account's old password, if you enter the captcha (special code) in the "security check" option. The complaint will be sent to Facebook if you correctly respond to the questions and select the submit button.
9 August 2022, 09:54 AM

Google globally down for thousands of users

Google was down for thousands of users recently, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
9 August 2022, 03:34 AM

USAID accepting applications for 'Challenge to Strengthen Humanitarian Innovation Ecosystems'

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has opened applications for a new challenge competition to strengthen the innovation ecosystem for humanitarian challenges and community resilience in Bangladesh. The challenge will create stronger support structures for innovators and humanitarian actors to develop, test, and scale innovations that complement traditional humanitarian responses and build long-term community resilience. This is urgent at a time when both the frequency and scale of humanitarian crises are increasing and compounded by climate change – the humanitarian community’s ability to respond is stretched thin.
8 August 2022, 17:38 PM

Elon Musk challenges Twitter CEO to public debate on bots

Elon Musk recently challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the social media platform.
8 August 2022, 12:06 PM

ShareTrip secures BDT 5 Crore investment from Startup Bangladesh

Local travel-tech startup ShareTrip has secured an investment of BDT 5 Crore from govt owned VC Startup Bangladesh. The announcement was made during ShareTrip's third anniversary ​​at the Hotel Sheraton, Dhaka.
8 August 2022, 06:26 AM