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Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer, journalist, and communications specialist based out of Dhaka. He is currently a Reporter at The Daily Star.

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This website lets you track fuel price and availability real time

9 March 2026, 00:19 AM
A new website created by a Bangladeshi software developer is helping motorists track fuel prices and availability at filling stations across the country in real time, as fears of supply disruption have led to long queues at pumps.
9 March 2026, 00:19 AM
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Note left by the former special assistant sets out recommendations for new ICT minister

8 March 2026, 16:58 PM
Before leaving office, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the former special assistant to the Chief Adviser in charge of Bangladesh’s ICT ministry, left behind a set of recommendations for the country’s new ICT minister, Fakir Mahbub Anam.
8 March 2026, 16:58 PM
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Special committee formed to examine PayPal launch in Bangladesh

8 March 2026, 15:57 PM
The government has formed a special committee to examine what is needed to launch PayPal in Bangladesh, according to a gazette notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 2 March.
8 March 2026, 15:57 PM
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AI caricature trend: is it safe?

23 February 2026, 17:34 PM
A new social media trend encouraging users to generate AI-powered caricatures of themselves is spreading rapidly across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
23 February 2026, 17:34 PM
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This morning, Dhaka belonged to the children

13 February 2026, 22:10 PM
Day after polls, Dhaka’s empty streets briefly transformed into cricket fields and football grounds
13 February 2026, 22:10 PM
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Bangladesh needs stronger digital ecosystem for a fair election, says TGI

5 February 2026, 23:51 PM
Bangladesh’s electoral credibility could be undermined unless weaknesses in key digital systems are addressed, according to a report by the Tech Global Institute (TGI), a technology policy research organisation.
5 February 2026, 23:51 PM
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Star Tech Corner / NASA eyes February 2026 for moon mission

31 January 2026, 06:28 AM
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon in early 2026, a mission that would mark humanity’s first crewed voyage beyond Earth’s orbit in more than half a century.
31 January 2026, 06:28 AM
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They look like voters. They’re AI

22 January 2026, 14:32 PM
Dozens of short videos circulating on social media in the run-up to the country’s 13th national parliamentary election feature what appear to be ordinary citizens making voting pledges, offering political endorsements, and criticising rival parties.
22 January 2026, 14:32 PM
City Bank data breach

City Bank data breach: Client financial statements sold on underground forums

In a recent cybersecurity breach, City Bank in Bangladesh has had sensitive client financial statements exposed and sold on underground hacking forums, according to a recent blog post by the Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI).
6 January 2025, 08:54 AM
Generations

Gen Beta begins baby steps tomorrow, following Gen Alpha and Gen Z

A new generational cohort, Generation Beta, will officially begin on 1 January 2025, marking the emergence of a cohort expected to grow up in a world defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital connectivity, and pressing environmental challenges.
31 December 2024, 11:10 AM
Elon Musk

Is Elon Musk really coming to Bangladesh?

Recently, there have been ongoing speculations that billionaire businessman Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, will visit Bangladesh in the upcoming international investment conference hosted by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in Dhaka tentatively in April 2025. However, is it really true or just a speculation?
28 December 2024, 12:50 PM
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The Daily Star partners with UNDP for a safer cyberspace

The campaign sought to tackle the vulnerabilities arising from Bangladesh’s rapid digital transformation.
12 December 2024, 05:23 AM
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Instagram and Facebook face disruptions worldwide

Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, experienced significant outages on Wednesday night, affecting thousands of users globally.
11 December 2024, 19:21 PM
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Straight out of Shark Tank: Vibe Gaming secures investment from Adcomm

Vibe Gaming, a Bangladesh-based video gaming and electronics retailer, has secured strategic investment from Adcomm Holdings on November 28 following their pitch on Shark Tank Bangladesh.
4 December 2024, 10:39 AM
Royal Enfield will hit Bangladshi streets this year.

What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?

Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
19 October 2024, 14:45 PM
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The Daily Star signs MoU with AKIJ iBOS for HR solution

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between The Daily Star and AKIJ iBOS Limited, a concern of AKIJ Group at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star centre in Dhaka on Tuesday.
1 October 2024, 11:39 AM
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How Bangladeshi freelancers are rebuilding after July’s internet shutdown

Sudiptta Apu, a graphic designer based in Khulna, was on the verge of completing a $600 project when everything went dark -- literally.
27 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Teletalk launches new package for Gen Z

Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, has recently launched a new package named Gen Z.
24 September 2024, 10:54 AM
pagers

Why have pagers become relevant?

Recently, pagers have reached the headlines around the globe as hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts.
19 September 2024, 10:06 AM
Tech Academy

Bangladeshi robotics team faces visa denial ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in Greece

The visa applications of the Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, has been denied according to an official letter by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
17 September 2024, 17:12 PM
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Dissecting "battery-rickshaws": How do they work?

Battery-powered rickshaws, commonly known as easy bikes or auto-rickshaws, have become an increasingly familiar sight on the busy streets of Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh. Here's a look at what these rickshaws are, how they work, and the impact they've had.
15 September 2024, 07:43 AM
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Huawei and Walton team up to produce lithium batteries for mobile towers

Huawei, the Chinese tech conglomerate, and Walton, a Bangladeshi conglomerate, have announced a strategic partnership to produce lithium batteries for telecom base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bangladesh.
13 September 2024, 02:30 AM
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ICT officers demand creation of dedicated cadre

Government ICT officers are pressing for the urgent establishment of an “ICT Cadre” to address long-standing grievances and modernise the nation’s digital infrastructure. At a press conference held in Dhaka’s BTMC building on Friday, the Government ICT Officers Forum, representing around 2,000 first-class gazetted officers, renewed their call for the creation of the cadre, which was initially proposed over four years ago.
7 September 2024, 18:40 PM
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Women in Tech: A competition for future women entrepreneurs

Huawei announced the winners of its 'Women in Tech' competition in June 2024, which focused on training potential women entrepreneurs. Here is a look at the competition's journey thus far and what the champion team's project was.
29 August 2024, 15:08 PM
Emergency Flood Aid Network

DU students launch website to coordinate flood relief efforts

In response to the flash floods that are ravaging through several districts across Bangladesh, a group of students from the Department of Software Engineering at the Institute of Information Technology (IIT), University of Dhaka has developed Emergency Flood Aid Network, an online platform to support relief efforts.
27 August 2024, 09:01 AM
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Starlink introduces up to USD 300 fee to combat cross-region resellers

In an effort to curtail reselling practices, Starlink has announced a new “outside region fee” for satellite internet kits that are activated in regions different from where they were originally purchased.
26 August 2024, 04:00 AM
Google Flood Hub

How to track floods online

With water levels rising at an alarming rate, it is important to stay aware and cautious. Here are two ways users can track the flood.
21 August 2024, 06:54 AM
As Bangladesh navigates a critical political transition with Dr Muhammad Yunus leading the interim government, the nation’s IT sector is voicing urgent needs for reform.

What do freelancers, IT experts want from a new Bangladesh?

As Bangladesh navigates a critical political transition with Dr Muhammad Yunus leading the interim government, the nation’s IT sector is voicing urgent needs for reform.
14 August 2024, 03:00 AM

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