The U.S. government announced a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software on Thursday, urging American users to switch to alternative providers due to national security concerns. The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security imposed the ban, arguing that Kaspersky poses a threat to US national security and user privacy because the company is based in Russia.

Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.

There is a new winner in the race to become the world’s most valuable company. On June 19, 2024, American tech giant Nvidia surpassed Microsoft to become the company with the highest market cap in the world — an eye-watering $3.34 trillion

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist at OpenAI, has recently announced that he is launching his own AI company. He officially departed from OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, last month. 

Rangpur has the highest number of mobile financial services (MFS) accounts among the eight divisions of Bangladesh, with 28.10 percent of its population utilising these services. Barisal follows closely, with 24.26 percent of its residents holding MFS accounts, according to the report on Socio-Economic and Demographic Survey 2023, recently published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

Bangladesh boasts a dynamic online presence that comes alive during Eid, specifically on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becoming digital bridges that link families and friends across the globe.

Nvidia's stunning surge in market value over the past year has become emblematic of a Wall Street frenzy driven by optimism about emerging AI technology.

Once a vibrant ritual, the exchange of Eid cards brought people closer. It encapsulated emotions and shared joy at a time when digital mediums weren’t there. Now, in the age of the internet and social media, many folks often see physical Eid cards as redundant, leading to their decline in sales.

Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled LignoSat, touted as the world's first wooden satellite. Set to launch in September 2024, this project aims to explore the potential of wood as a sustainable material for space applications, significantly reducing the environmental impact of satellite re-entries.

The traditional exchange of 'salami' or Eid money, has evolved to include a range of digital gifts, making it easier and more exciting to share the joy of the festive season.

Instead of endlessly scrolling through social media feeds, why not try out some fun-filled applications? From brain-teasing trivia to relaxing colouring, here are five apps that should make those idle moments more enjoyable during your Eid trip. 

Here are our picks for refrigerator models you can buy for Eid-ul-Adha 2024 under the BDT 50,000 price tag. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

Read on for our picks of deep freezers you can buy for Eid-ul-Adha 2024 within the price range of BDT 40,000. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

Eid-ul-Adha is approaching, and many of us have already planned to celebrate this occasion with our loved ones. As a result, many car owners will travel outside the major cities to be with family and relatives. To ensure a safe journey, it's crucial to check that your car is in good condition. Sadly, we often hear about accidents during the Eid period. To ensure safety and a smooth trip, car owners should check the following:

As Bangladesh continues to embrace digital transformation across various sectors, the concept of the ‘digital haat’ for sacrificial animals is emerging as a noteworthy development. However, the journey towards full digital adoption in this arena appears to be swarming with challenges and opportunities.

With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, the Muslim community in the country is eagerly preparing to purchase animals for sacrifice or Qurbani. Here are some reliable online platforms where you can buy sacrifical animals.

Logitech has launched the MK220 wireless Bangla keyboard and mouse combo in Bangladesh. The combo offers a compact keyboard and a mouse, both of which come with 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity that works up to 10 meters away, as per the company.

89-year-old Japanese Tomoji Suzuki took up coding in his retirement, developing apps specifically for the elderly Japanese population. As per a recent interview with AFP, he has credited ChatGPT as a "great teacher" and "programming mentor" in his coding journey.

Intel Corp is halting plans for a $25 billion factory in Israel, as per Calcalist, an Israel-based financial news website. According to Reuters, Intel has yet to make an official statement regarding this development.

Elon Musk has recently stated that he plans to ban Apple devices at his companies, on the condition that Apple integrates OpenAI at the operating system level.