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Next Step / Jobs of the week
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3 May 2026, 20:44 PM Tech & Startup
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
Ask.com shuts down after 25 years
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3 May 2026, 16:46 PM Tech & Startup
Ask.com, the question-and-answer platform formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has been shut down, bringing an end to one of the internet’s early attempts at conversational search.
Ubuntu hit by major cyberattack, services disrupted
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2 May 2026, 23:56 PM Tech & Startup
Fake Taylor Swift videos push online scams on TikTok
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30 April 2026, 18:29 PM Tech & Startup
SoftBank eyes $100 bln IPO for robotics unit: report
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30 April 2026, 17:20 PM Tech & Startup
A third of all new websites since 2022 are AI-generated, study finds
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29 April 2026, 13:45 PM Tech & Startup
It's Musk vs Altman, and the future of AI at stake
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29 April 2026, 13:57 PM Tech & Startup

WeGro Technologies: A breath of fresh air for farmers and investors

WeGro is an agri-tech-based startup that links farmers and investors.
13 October 2022, 18:31 PM

New pixel phones and more: everything Google announced in the Pixel 7 event

Google recently concluded its major fall event, during which it unveiled the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch.
13 October 2022, 18:27 PM

How teaching IELTS can be trickier than teaching General English

The webinar was led by Wendy Naylor, Consultant at The British Council, where she had an interactive discussion with the online audience regarding IELTS and General English.
13 October 2022, 18:18 PM

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Kicking it up a notch

Xiaomi has been playing the safe game in Bangladesh for a while now. Churning out generic yet market-tested devices is in its local DNA. We understand that and it does not mean it is a bad thing. In fact, quite the contrary- it has been able to secure the top seat in the market in the last quarter by following the safest playbook. But at its root, Xiaomi is an innovator and pusher of boundaries.
13 October 2022, 18:05 PM

Govt removed over 8,000 social media links in 2022: Report

8,916 links were removed from Facebook in 2021, while 8,228 links were removed in 2022. 
13 October 2022, 18:04 PM

10 free Google Chrome extensions you should try out

Nifty tools called browser extensions can help make the Google Chrome user experience much better. Here are ten fun and useful Google Chrome extensions.
13 October 2022, 16:00 PM

5 ways to boost your Wi-Fi speed

Most of us depend on our Wi-Fi networks to get our work done. Therefore, it is problematic if the Wi-Fi speed goes down, especially during rush hours. Good thing is, Wi-Fi speeds can be increased in certain ways. Here are 5 tips to help you increase the speed of your Wi-Fi network.
13 October 2022, 14:29 PM

New surface laptops, AI-powered designer tool: Everything Microsoft just unveiled

Microsoft has concluded its Surface event for 2022, unveiling the Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Studio 2 Plus. The business also displayed new tools and applications, such as a Designer app run by Dall-E 2. Here's a quick rundown of everything Microsoft just unveiled:
13 October 2022, 11:16 AM

Trump's Truth Social to be available on Google Play Store

Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google has approved former US President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social for distribution in the Google Play Store, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday.
13 October 2022, 03:57 AM

Facebook follower numbers returning to normal for most users

Hours after discovering that their (and their pages') follower counts drastically reduced to half or less, Facebook users have witnessed their follower numbers returning to normal on the platform.
12 October 2022, 11:35 AM

Taptap Send offers a No-Fee Option for NRBs to Send Money Home

Fintech startup Taptap Send is becoming a household name for expatriates for sending money to Bangladesh from abroad.
12 October 2022, 11:01 AM

Mars 'very likely' hosted alien life in the past, study suggests

According to a recent study, "methanogens"—a class of organisms—likely lived in underground lairs on Mars billions of years ago and may still do so today.
12 October 2022, 07:20 AM

Facebook follower numbers dropping mysteriously, even for Zuck

People in the country are waking up this morning to find their (and their pages', for many) follower counts mysteriously slashed to half or less. Even Mark Zuckerberg's own follower count has dropped from nearly 100 million to a mere 9,993 overnight. Many are suspecting a bug in the platform.
12 October 2022, 05:46 AM

Nasa's Dart spacecraft altered path of asteroid

The spacecraft NASA deliberately crashed into an asteroid last month succeeded in nudging the rocky moonlet from its natural path into a faster orbit, marking the first time humanity has altered the motion of a celestial body, the U.S. space agency announced on Tuesday.
12 October 2022, 04:46 AM

Flying car makes first appearance in Dubai

A "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng Inc (9868.HK) made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works towards launching the electric aircraft on international markets.
11 October 2022, 19:45 PM

How to register for a birth certificate online

To apply for online birth registration, first, visit the website address bdris.gov.bd/br/application. At the beginning of the application, you should write the address where you will receive the birth certificate. If you want to apply for birth registration at the Bangladesh Embassy, ​​you have to select that too.  
11 October 2022, 16:07 PM

This car is made out of cardboard; meet Oli

French automobile company Citroën recently showcased the prototype of a car made of cardboard.
11 October 2022, 15:49 PM

Apple, Samsung to be pushed for faster 5G software upgrades in India

India's government will push Apple, Samsung and other mobile phone manufacturers to prioritise rolling out software upgrades to support 5G in the country, amid concerns that many of their models are not ready for the recently launched high-speed service.
11 October 2022, 08:43 AM

Team DU wins regional programming contest of ICPC 2021

The "Not strong enough" team from the University of Dhaka was declared the Champion of the Asia Regional (Dhaka) International Collegiate Programming Competition 2021, the renowned global programming contest.
10 October 2022, 11:59 AM

Things to do in your SSC vacation

Enjoying and utilising the SSC vacation to your preference can be a great way to create better memories that you would love to look back on.
10 October 2022, 11:49 AM
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