Bangladesh has an assisted digital literacy rate of 23%, and a full digital literacy rate of just above 6%, indicating that no matter how nice the newest UI of an app may be, its usefulness to the everyday Bangali will always be nil.

TikTok has entered into a partnership with the 10 Minute School to launch the #ExamReady digital learning program. This initiative is set to facilitate online education and distance learning for students in grades 8 to 10, including SSC candidates.

Huawei has recently launched an ICT competition for undergraduate students in Bangladesh, where students from any discipline can participate. According to the company, this year's global round of Huawei ICT Competition will involve 150,000 students from more than 2,300 universities in 80 countries. Participants can enrol in this competition until November 17, 2023.

Raihana Shams Islam Antara, a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at BRAC University, has been recognised as a 2023 IAF Emerging Space Leader (ESL) by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) for her contribution in the field of space technology.

A Bangladeshi scientist named Dr Abed Chowdhury has recently discovered a new production method in which four additional varieties of rice for different seasons can be cultivated on a single tree. Named by Dr Chowdhury as 'Panchabrihi', this new type of rice production method can be achieved without needing to completely remove the tree after the harvest. 

Sal Khan, an American educator of Bangladeshi origin, has recently been named in the Insider AI 100 2023 list, a recognition that honours significant contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Khan is famously known for his tutoring web platform Khan Academy, which was launched in 2008.

TikTok is marking World Mental Health Day on October 10th with a month-long campaign focused on mental health awareness for October. The platform aims to combat mental health stigmas and demonstrates its commitment to this cause.

Pathao, the popular on-demand digital platform, has been chosen as one of the top 40 global technology firms that are outperforming their Western counterparts. The list was prepared by Rest of World, a New York-based tech-focused news publication founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

Folding phones have become increasingly popular, with a plethora of options available to consumers, from the likes of Google’s Pixel Fold to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5. Amidst this competition, Xiaomi's Mix Fold 3 stands out: a device that undeniably offers a tantalising preview of the potential future trajectory of folding phones on a global scale.

Prada, the famous Italian luxury fashion house, has partnered with Axiom Space, a Texas-based private space company, to craft advanced spacesuits for NASA's upcoming Artemis mission. The collaboration aims to provide cutting-edge gear for astronauts on lunar expeditions.

Two initiatives of Aspire to Innovate-a2i named ‘National Intelligence Employment and Entrepreneurship (NISE)’ and ‘Muktopaath’ have recently won the WITSA 2023 Global Innovation and Technology Excellence Award from the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), an alliance of information technology sector organisations from various countries.

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023, the annual hackathon competition for aspiring scientists and innovators, had its grand closing ceremony for Bangladesh held today at Independent University Bangladesh (IUB). The 9th iteration of this competition was organised by Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) in collaboration with BASIS Students Forum.

‘Keeb Showdown’, an in-person keyboard customisation competition and the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was held on October 6 at the BCS Computer City. Local enthusiast groups called MechaBoards BD and PC Builder Bangladesh jointly organised this event as a part of the City IT Mega Fair 2023.

Specops Software, an international password management company, has recently released in-depth research on the most commonly comprised passwords and whether password lengths enhance online security. Take a look if, by chance, you have been using any of the weakest passwords currently known.

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, has recently earned the Gold Medal in the IT & Robotics Segment at this year's World Invention Competition and Exhibition. The team won amongst 400 competing teams from 20 participating countries, including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Banglalink has officially opened registration for the 7th iteration of Ennovators, the company's annual digital ideation competition. As per an official press release, Banglalink Ennovators 7.0 will engage participants in the limitless potential of the digital world while allowing an immersive experience to explore the depths of innovation.

Google, the world-famous tech giant, has officially turned 25 years old. Let's take a look at the company's 25-year odyssey in revolutionising the internet as we know today.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rolled out an updated "identity system" for the social media giant, which includes a subtly redesigned logo. While at first glance the changes might appear minimal, a closer look reveals a darker shade of blue and a few modifications to the lowercase "f".

Microsoft unveiled a slew of new products and updates at its Surface event this year. From groundbreaking hardware advancements to sophisticated software improvements, the tech behemoth continues to reshape the landscape of personal and professional computing. Here's a detailed look at the announcements that have caught the industry's attention

The country now ranks 82nd out of 121 nations in Digital Quality of Life Index 2023.