Bangladesh’s 5G moment: promise, challenges, and the road ahead
On September 1, 2025, Bangladesh formally entered the 5G era when Robi Axiata became the first operator to switch on commercial fifth-generation services in select areas of Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.
20 January 2026, 06:05 AM
20 January 2026, 06:05 AM
5G for Bangladesh: Navigating between high hopes and hard realities
As Bangladesh enthusiastically gears up for the advent of 5G technology, a centrepiece of its Vision Smart Bangladesh 2041, the mood is a mix of optimism and caution. The transition to 5G is not just an upgrade in telecommunications; it represents a significant technological leap. This leap, however, is fraught with complexities that demand a thorough, objective examination.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Next Step / Women's empowerment and equality in the digital space
The Daily Star recently had a conversation with Sajjab Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer at Grameenphone on gender equality, the empowerment of women, and how these factors influence the telecom industry.
24 August 2023, 10:52 AM
24 August 2023, 10:52 AM
Bytes / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The ultimate ultra
Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.
28 July 2023, 04:00 AM
28 July 2023, 04:00 AM
Editor's Note / Embracing the inevitable
And thus, we invite our readers to embark on the next exhilarating journey with Tech & Startup!
28 July 2023, 03:15 AM
28 July 2023, 03:15 AM
Hackers feast on government sites
With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online
The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search
8 July 2023, 05:56 AM
8 July 2023, 05:56 AM
Bytes / Samsung Galaxy A54: The newest A Game in town
The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands tall as a formidable mid-range smartphone that strikes a balance between elegant design, reliable performance, and exceptional camera capabilities.
23 June 2023, 03:40 AM
23 June 2023, 03:40 AM
How data-science rocked the US elections
11/9. It was an average morning. Most Bangladeshis woke up getting ready for the busy day ahead. And that is when the news broke. Donald J. Trump, the presidential candidate of the Republican Party, was leading the polls. Slowly and steadily, as they day went by, it was increasingly clear that he is going to be the next leader of the free world (!). Countering all major forecasts, Trump aced in states that most media thought would be inclined towards Hilary. So, what went wrong? Did the number crunchers get the data wrong? Or was it there all along… but they failed to see it.
13 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Bikroy: More than an online classifieds site
Bikroy.com, Bangladesh's one of the most popular online classified site, has been operating in Bangladesh for the last four years and already it has been become a buzzword amongst urbanites. We talked with Misha Ali, Director Marketing of Bikroy. This UPenn grad talks about how online classifieds have been shaping in Bangladesh and what bikroy has to offer for the mass. Here's the gist:
30 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Field Buzz named champion of Seedstars Dhaka 2016
When we talk about startups and co-founders, we usually think about Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Elon Musk, or even Jack Ma. But today, I am going to tell you a different story—the story of Habib, Mamun, Siffat and Ayman. Who are they? They are the winners of the Dhaka round of Seedstars World.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Edison's Helio S2
After laying low for a while, Edison group finally is pacing things up with their premium line of smartphones- Helio.
9 October 2016, 18:00 PM
ASUS Zenfone Max
Buying a smartphone can be a gruesome task now these days. Whenever someone asks me which phone they should
21 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Slush Global Impact Accelerator comes to Bangladesh
For the first time ever, Bangladesh will be part of Europe's largest startup and technology event.
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Negotiating salary: 3 pro tips [INFOGRAPHIC]
Whether you're starting your fab new job or just aiming for a promotion, you should be negotiating to get what you deserve.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM
PayPal prepping for Bangladesh launch
PayPal, world's most popular online money transfer service, is finally opening its door for Bangladesh. Recently the Dider Md. Abdur
17 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Walton Primo ZX2 Lite
The phone comes with a gorgeous 6-inch display. The 1920X1080 display supports 10-finger multi-touch and is protected by 4th
17 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Top 4 reasons why Bangladeshi startups fail [INFOGRAPHIC]
Just as there is no one path that guarantees success, there is not one single mistake that will doom a startup to failure
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Symphony Xplorer H300
Symphony's H300 does not at all look like any of the H series phone we have encountered before. It has a lean metal wrapped around
12 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Is the job right for you? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Pay is important, but certainly not as important as the job title that you are working for.
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Abdul Monem Ltd. honoured with the President's Industrial Award
12 industrial entrepreneurs under five categories have been selected and awarded with the President's Industrial Award by the Abdul Hamid, Honourable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in an event held on March 30, 2016.
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Marketing tips to keep startups lean [INFOGRAPHIC]
A startup never has a million dollar budget to spend on digital marketing. So do it in-house with existing resources.
28 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Smart Solutions
This is where WE amped up their game from the competition. It is the first Bangladeshi company to provide a solution service
24 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Why you should have more team building activities [INFOGRAPHIC]
Team-building programmes provide realistic experiences that empower individuals to contribute to common goals. The success of most organisations depends on the ability of individuals to build effective teams.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Jugaad: The budget approach to innovation
We recently interviewed Dr. Jaideep Prabhu, Jawaharlal Nehru Professor of Business and Enterprise at Cambridge University and a leading researcher of Jugaad—a frugal and flexible approach to innovation—to talk about why innovation knows no boundaries and how it is evolving every day.
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM
The 10 million connection
This year Synergy Global.co, a team from Bangladesh won the Shanghai Regional Round of the Hult Prize, defeating 45 teams from top business schools.
7 April 2016, 18:00 PM
HUAWEI GR5
The battle between local and international manufacturers to dominate the mid-range handset segment is on. And
3 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Weaving a career in RMG
With over 30 years of experience in the RMG industry, Md. Moshiul Azam Shajal, former Director of BGMEA & Managing Director of Posmi Sweaters, gives us the scoop on how rewarding this industry can be career-wise.
24 March 2016, 18:00 PM