OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant as new default ChatGPT model

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Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 tn on chip boom
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The company has emerged as a key player -- alongside domestic rival SK hynix -- in the supply of high-performing chips
This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh
5 May 2026, 23:27 PM Tech & Startup
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually pay.
AI is creating an enormous number of jobs: Nvidia CEO
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Apple explores Intel and Samsung for US chip production: report
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Anthropic finalising $1.5bn joint venture with Wall Street firms: report
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Green Savers wins first place in National Vegetable Fair 2022

Green Savers, the local eco-friendly gardening organisation, won the first place prize in National Vegetable Fair 2022.
10 March 2022, 08:50 AM

My Fuel Pump wins Best Startup Innovation Award in Bangladesh Innovation Fest

My Fuel Pump, the local on-demand fuel delivery service, has won the ‘Best Startup Innovation Award’ in Bangladesh Innovation Fest 2022.
10 March 2022, 08:03 AM

New iPhones, iPads and M1 chips: Here’s everything Apple just announced

Apple announced the launch of the all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display in its recently concluded ‘Peek Performance’ live event. Apple also revealed the new and powerful M1 Ultra chip, the latest inclusion to its Apple Silicon roster. Apple also upgraded its iPhone SE and introduced two new shades of green finishes for its iPhone 13 editions - Bold Green for iPhone 13 and Alpine Green for iPhone 13 Pro. The new iPad Air was also unveiled at Apple’s Spring event.
8 March 2022, 20:39 PM

Spotify, Discord, Wikipedia and several other popular websites down

Music streaming service Spotify is reportedly down for users across the globe. Users are reportedly being force-logged out of the streaming app and were unable to log back in. Some users are reportedly being forced to reset their passwords. Users in Bangladesh are also facing similar issues.  Complaints regarding the issue peaked around 12:30 AM Bangladesh Standard Time in the global outage detector site DownDetector.com. The issue remained unsolved at the time of filing this report. Spotify has acknowledged the issue. "Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports!," it tweeted. 
8 March 2022, 18:59 PM

70% of female-led Facebook businesses in Bangladesh set up since pandemic: Meta

According to Meta, more than 70% of female-led businesses in Bangladesh were set up on Facebook since the pandemic began and there has been an increase of more than 65% in Instagram businesses owned by women. This information was made public in a press release by Meta celebrating Bangladeshi women coming together online to empower others and drive positive change on Women's Day. 
8 March 2022, 08:48 AM

Drop social media-OTT draft regulation: 45 orgs write to BTRC

Forty-five organisations wrote to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to drop the draft regulation for digital, social media, and OTT platforms, saying, it “imperils people’s freedom of expression, and right to privacy, undermines encryption and weakens online safety.”
8 March 2022, 07:37 AM

Nuport to will automate business delivery systems 

Nuport, a local startup company, has introduced new software to automate distribution, supply chain and route planning.
7 March 2022, 13:22 PM

Symphony & realme topped in Bangladesh in 2021: Counterpoint Report

realme topped in the smartphone market with a 17% market share while Symphony propelled itself to the top position in the overall handset market in 2021 after a brief hiatus. This information surfaced from a recently published report by Counterpoint, a global research firm focusing on technology, media and telecom industry,
5 March 2022, 16:44 PM

Microsoft acquires speech recognition company Nuance for $16 billion

Microsoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.
4 March 2022, 16:18 PM

Nvidia confirms investigation on possible cyberattack

US graphics card maker Nvidia confirmed that it is investigating a potential cyberattack, following a news report that said the attack may have taken parts of its business offline for two days.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Heat of war: Automakers idle production following Russian invasion

Several companies, including automakers Volkswagen and Renault and tire maker Nokian Tyres, on Friday, outlined plans to shut or shift manufacturing operations following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

5 femtech apps you should check out today

Maya is a one-stop solution for women in Bangladesh with its array of services. Maya’s digital assistant will track your period,
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

6 must-have software for graphic designers

For graphic designers, their favourite software might just be the second language that works as an extension of their artistic abilities. A charismatic designer can make a visual treat out of Microsoft Paint as well, but the right software with intuitive control and flexibility can make all the difference.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

AI-driven data analysis - The future of strategic marketing

Obidur Rahman a Bangladeshi data scientist and marketing tech expert who has innovated solutions catering to both local and international clients.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Crafting the future: In conversation with Sheikh Shabab Ahmed of BAT Bangladesh

Our world is getting increasingly competitive by the day. To excel in this ever-shifting competitive world, the next generation of young leaders need to be on top of their game.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Hybrid workplaces are the future

Almost two years into the pandemic, the world is rethinking a lot of concepts that it took for granted in the pre-pandemic era.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Virtual Museum Bangladesh inaugurated

Virtual Museum Bangladesh (VMB), a virtual platform developed to preserve the country’s heritage sites in the digital sphere, was recently launched in the capital.
1 March 2022, 16:29 PM

GP launches eSIM in Bangladesh for the first time

Grameenphone, the largest operator, for the first time has launched eSIM in Bangladesh. ​eSIM is embedded in a mobile device that allows you to connect with your operator of choice without having the need to purchase a physical SIM Card. It works just like a regular SIM but does not require a physical card, and only works on devices with pre-installed eSIM support.
1 March 2022, 12:02 PM

HC wants BTRC report on steps taken to stop call drops

The High Court today wanted to know the steps taken to stop call drops, disruptions, extra charging from mobile phone subscribers and low quality of voice calls and internet service.
1 March 2022, 06:56 AM

New Chinese hacking tool found, US warns allies

Security researchers with U.S. cybersecurity firm Symantec said they have discovered a highly sophisticated Chinese hacking tool that has been able to escape public attention for more than a decade.
28 February 2022, 18:04 PM
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