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Farhan Musfique

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From Waste Dump to Landmark

The story begins behind an abandoned factory of the British American Tobacco company, where for years a stretch of land had served as an informal dumping ground. No one went there unless they had to. It was a forgotten place. When the owners of the adjacent property sought to redevelop the grounds, the earliest proposals were conventional: build a road, construct a checkpoint, add infrastructure for car parking
20 January 2026, 17:27 PM
20 January 2026, 17:27 PM
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MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid launched in Bangladesh

MG Bangladesh has launched two new hybrid sport utility vehicles in Bangladesh, the MG HS Hybrid+ and the MG HS Super Hybrid (PHEV).
18 January 2026, 15:36 PM
18 January 2026, 15:36 PM
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How Posh Celebration is trying to modernise event management in Bangladesh

Posh Celebration describes itself as an AI-enabled platform where customers can build an event plan and book vendors through a single workflow.
11 January 2026, 14:56 PM
11 January 2026, 14:56 PM
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Our picks for top 5 gadgets from 2025

2025 delivered some of the most meaningful advances in everyday tech in years. Across phones, wearables, and gaming hardwares, manufacturers leaned into better engineering, more thoughtful design and increasingly practical uses of AI. Not every standout product was flashy. Some of the biggest shifts came from refinements that made technology easier to live with. Here are 5 gadgets that were in the global conversations this year.
31 December 2025, 10:39 AM
31 December 2025, 10:39 AM
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Here are the top 7 video games we loved in 2025

2025 was a year where video games felt more expressive and willing to take creative risks. From emotionally heavy narratives and experimental art styles to refined sequels and long-awaited franchise evolutions, this year’s standout titles proved that the medium continues to grow not just in scale, but in ambition. Whether you were drawn to slow-burn psychological horror, tightly designed action, or expansive role-playing worlds shaped by player choice, 2025 had something that left a lasting mark.
31 December 2025, 09:34 AM
31 December 2025, 09:34 AM
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Tech trends that defined 2025

From artificial intelligence becoming a default workplace tool to geopolitical competition shaping chip manufacturing, this year marked a shift from “emerging tech” to “embedded tech”.
30 December 2025, 08:41 AM
30 December 2025, 08:41 AM
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The Next 25 Years: Where Bangladesh’s Motorcycle Industry Is Headed

The numbers tell a sobering story of Bangladesh’s motorcycle industry.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Yamaha Riders Club: How a Riding Network Became a National Community

Early on weekend mornings, long lines of motorcycles move in quiet formation across Bangladesh. Riders in matching blue jerseys communicate through hand signals and ride with unusual discipline.
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
29 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Orion

Bangladeshi photographer captures stunning nebulae with self-made telescope

Astrophotographer Zubuyer Kaolin captures a stunning Orion Nebula image with a self-built telescope
7 November 2024, 11:26 AM
D1 Mobile Mania 2024

"Country's biggest" mobile esports tournament crowns new champions

Deemed the "biggest mobile esports tournament in Bangladesh", D1 Mobile Mania 2024 had a total prize pool of BDT 30 lakh, with over 1,700 local esports players and over 250 local esports teams competing in Call Of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), and eFootball 2024.
14 July 2024, 04:16 AM
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'Crisis Requital' wins MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3

Crisis Requital, an esports team from Bangladesh, won the finals of MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'.
12 May 2024, 12:47 PM
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Two Bangladeshi teams qualify for MLBB World Cup South Asia

Two Bangladeshi esports teams, CMF Kral’s Council and MLT Crisis Requital, have reached the finals of the MLBB Champions Battle (MCB) Season 3, the official Bangladeshi tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang'. Subsequently, by reaching the finals, both teams have qualified for the South Asian round of the MLBB World Cup, to be held later this year. 
11 May 2024, 08:25 AM
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Prionty wins PUBG Creative Vision Award as first Bangladeshi

Samia Hossain Prionty, a sixteen-year-old PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) player from Bangladesh, has recently won the Silver award in the annual 'Creative Vision Award' segment of PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023. The creative work that she submitted for the contest was an in-game firearm design for PUBG Mobile, named 'Pixel Glitch' for the UMP45 gun, a weapon from the game.
18 April 2024, 09:09 AM
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Bangladeshi all-female Valorant teams qualify for international tournament

Two all-female Valorant teams from Bangladesh, Team Hexagon and Team Celestials, have secured qualification for the South Asian round of the VCT Game Changers tournament, an esports event officially hosted by Riot Games, the maker of Valorant.
7 April 2024, 14:37 PM
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A peek inside Hasibul's journey of community-driven freshwater conservation

Hasibul’s project focuses on revitalising Dhaka’s Banani Lake and the Korail slum in Dhaka through a community-driven freshwater conservation effort. In an exclusive interview, we dive into Hasibul's journey so far, details about his externship, and the passions that drive him to save the environment in this rapidly changing modern world.
10 February 2024, 04:32 AM
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Second edition of Women Valorant Championship finds its Champions

The grand finals of the second edition of eBlaze Women Series Valorant Championship 2024, hosted by EMK Center, has just wrapped up. Last year's winners, team 'Morposix Celestials', clinched the championship this year as well by defeating team 'Hellbent Caraxes' with a score of 2-1 in the final game. 
4 February 2024, 11:11 AM
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BracU student receives $2000 grant from National Geographic Society

Hasibul Hasan Ahmed, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering student at Brac University, received a $2000 seed grant for his research externship on 'Community and Conservation' from the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy.
2 January 2024, 09:13 AM
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Team from Bangladesh becomes runners-up at IIT Bombay Techfest

Team DUET Cogent, a robotics team from Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), has recently earned second place in the 'Meshmerize' segment at IIT Bombay Techfest 2023. Held this year in Mumbai from December 27 to 29, IIT Bombay Techfest is among the largest college-level tech festivals in Asia. 
31 December 2023, 10:14 AM
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Air purifiers for this winter: our recommendations

In Bangladesh, where air quality has become a growing concern, the quest for efficient air purification solutions has intensified. As the demand for healthier indoor environments surges this hazy winter, here is our list of air purifiers you can try out to make the air in both your home and office more breathable.
28 December 2023, 11:43 AM
Ami Probashi

Making migration more accessible for Bangladeshis

The 'Ami Probashi' app and recruitment management system is a user-friendly, digitised platform that streamlines the migration process for aspiring Bangladeshis seeking employment abroad. In an interview with The Daily Star, Namir Ahmad Nuri, co-founder and CEO of Ami Probashi Ltd., shared the details of the Ami Probashi platform, challenges within the industry, and his journey thus far.
23 December 2023, 04:35 AM
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Rising from the ashes: Oriental Phoenix, Mobile Legends Bangladesh Champion

In August this year, the local esports team 'Oriental Phoenix' emerged victorious in Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship (MBC), the official, national-level esports tournament for the mobile game 'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' (MBBL). In an exclusive interview, the team delved into their journey, their triumphs, and the secrets behind their success in the rapidly evolving esports arena of Bangladesh. 
20 December 2023, 11:51 AM
Kral's Council

A tale of teamwork and determination: Kral’s Council, MLBB Champion of D1 Cup S2

In September this year, local fans and gamers were treated to the "country's largest" esports tournament, the Discovery One Cup Season 2. There, in the Mobile Legends (MLBB) section - competing against over 120 teams - the group called 'Kral's Council' emerged victorious, earning a cash prize of BDT 6 lakh. In an exclusive interview with 'Kral's Council', we delve into their journey, their triumphs, and the passions that drive them to excel in a rapidly evolving world and what is next for them. 
28 October 2023, 04:54 AM
MacBook Pro M2 14-inch

Apple's MacBook Pro M2 14-inch: A game-changer

After several days of intense use, the verdict is in: Apple's MacBook Pro M2 14-inch is a true game-changer in the world of laptops. This eagerly awaited addition to Apple's product lineup has left us thoroughly impressed, with its blend of cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, and sheer usability.
24 September 2023, 10:45 AM
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Bangladeshi esports teams prepare for MLBB M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal

In an exciting development for the esports community in Bangladesh, two teams, "Hellbent OPx" and "MLT CR" are preparing to compete in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M5 Wildcard Qualifier in Nepal.
12 September 2023, 11:41 AM
Discovery One Cup Season 2

'Country’s largest' esports tournament finds its Champions

The Discovery One Cup Season 2 Grand Finals was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on September 2. With a total prize pool of BDT 40 lakh, more than 100 teams competed across various segments, showcasing local talent in competitive esports.
3 September 2023, 10:35 AM
Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship

First-ever Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship wraps up

The first-ever Mobile Legends Bangladesh Championship (MBC) recently concluded at the Gulshan Shooting Complex on August 20. Organised for the first time in the country by the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang authority, the tournament drew 128 enthusiastic teams, with the top contenders battling for supremacy in the gaming arena.
21 August 2023, 09:36 AM
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Local esports events to keep an eye on

Much like the outside world, Bangladesh equally shares a love for gaming and competition.
18 June 2023, 13:30 PM
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Relaxy - the mental health platform that's here to help

Relaxy, a locally-based mental health app, aims to provide instant, affordable, and personalised mental health care all over Bangladesh.
9 June 2023, 03:55 AM
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