Realme C61 launched in Bangladesh

Realme has recently introduced the C61 smartphone in Bangladesh.
1 September 2024

Bluesky gains a million users as Brazil bans X

Brazil's decision to ban X, formerly known as Twitter, has triggered a surge in users for Bluesky, a growing social media platform.
1 September 2024

Bangladesh wins bronze at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has won a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention at the recently held 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024. Tasdik Ahmed Tonmoy from Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi, won the Bronze medal, and Labib Bin Azad from Notre Dame College won the Honourable Mention.
31 August 2024

Singapore government to opt for blockchain-based grant disbursement system

Singapore's government is set to adopt a blockchain-based system for disbursing grants.
30 August 2024

Google to build data centre in Vietnam: Report

Alphabet's Google is planning to build a large data centre in Vietnam, according to sources by Reuters.
30 August 2024

Footsteps co-founder Shah Rafayat named Asia 21 Next Generation Fellow

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, co-founder of the social venture organisation Footsteps, has been selected as one of the 38 young leaders to join the Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows for 2024.
30 August 2024

How to share your YouTube channel with QR code

In a recent update, YouTube (YT) creators can easily share their YT channel with a QR code, a quick-response code that can be scanned online.
30 August 2024

Women in Tech: A competition for future women entrepreneurs

Huawei announced the winners of its 'Women in Tech' competition in June 2024, which focused on training potential women entrepreneurs. Here is a look at the competition's journey thus far and what the champion team's project was.
29 August 2024

Google Meet launches AI-powered “take notes for me” feature

Google Meet has introduced a new AI-powered feature called “take notes for me,” designed to automatically summarise meetings.
29 August 2024

Facebook bot network linked to Awami League uncovered

A coordinated Facebook bot network comprising 1,369 accounts has been uncovered, primarily linked to Bangladesh Awami League.
29 August 2024

BRACU students develop ‘Nabik’ robot for flood relief

Students from the Robotics Club of BRAC University, in collaboration with the startup Nabik Automations, have developed a remote-controlled robot to assist in flood relief in affected regions. Named 'Nabik', this two-foot-long boat is designed to deliver life jackets and food packages to places where larger vessels cannot reach. It also provides real-time footage to ensure communication between rescue teams and those in need.
29 August 2024

Paypal-alternative Revorium launches targetting freelancers

Revorium, a new payment platform, has been introduced in Bangladesh.
29 August 2024

Bangladeshi Dota 2 team secures spot in OXY 2024 main event

The Bangladesh Dota 2 team has secured a spot in the Open Esports Students Games (OXY) 2024 after emerging victorious in the South Asia qualifiers.
29 August 2024

Meta fined $3.6 mln after losing lawsuit in Brazil

Meta is facing a fine of up to $3.62 million after losing a lawsuit filed by the Brazilian department store chain Havan. The retailer accused the social media giant of permitting paid advertisements that falsely used Havan's name to deceive consumers.
29 August 2024

2 Bangladeshi startups in Forbes Asia 100 To Watch list

Two Bangladeshi startups - Tiger New Energy, a company offering battery-swapping technology for electric vehicles (EV), and iFarmer, an agritech platform - has recently made it to the Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch list for 2024.
28 August 2024

Apple fires about 100 employees in digital service roles: report

Apple has fired about 100 employees involved in its digital services groups, as per a recent report by Bloomberg News. According to the report, most of these terminations came from Apple's Books app and Bookstore teams.
28 August 2024

Team from BUET develops modular boat for flood relief

A team from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has developed a modular boat designed as a cost-effective and scalable flood relief solution.
27 August 2024

DU students launch website to coordinate flood relief efforts

In response to the flash floods that are ravaging through several districts across Bangladesh, a group of students from the Department of Software Engineering at the Institute of Information Technology (IIT), University of Dhaka has developed Emergency Flood Aid Network, an online platform to support relief efforts.
27 August 2024

Apple appoints Indian-origin Kevan Parekh as new CFO

Apple has officially announced the appointment of Kevan Parekh, an Indian-origin engineer, as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parekh will take over the role on January 1, 2025, succeeding Luca Maestri, who has been a pivotal figure in Apple's financial management for nearly a decade.
27 August 2024

iPhone 16 launch expected at Apple’s September event

Apple has officially set the date for its next major event on September 9, 2024, at 11 PM Bangladesh time.
26 August 2024