As the internet becomes an integral part of young people's lives, ensuring their safety in digital spaces is more critical than ever.

Attempts to reach global agreement may also frustrate major powers

Meta’s popular messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, are reportedly down for some users across the globe.

The rise of AI isn’t a distant phenomenon confined to Silicon Valley boardrooms; it’s here, woven into the fabric of Bangladesh’s economy. Jobs once considered secure are evolving—or disappearing—while new roles, unimaginable a decade ago, are emerging at breakneck speed.

Your standout trait is your personal brand’s signature move. It’s the thing people remember you for, whether it’s your knack for solving problems, your ability to connect with people, or your expertise in a specific area. And once you’ve nailed it, you can weave it into everything—your resume, your LinkedIn profile, even how you introduce yourself at networking events. 

Elon Musk has recently made a $97.4 billion offer to take control of OpenAI’s nonprofit arm, as per a report by The Wall Street Journal. According to the report,  the bid was placed on Monday, just as OpenAI pushes to become a for-profit business—a move Musk says goes against its original mission of developing AI safely and openly.

Over the next 20 years, the site has expanded beyond what was imagined possible back in 2005.

Lundmark, who has served as Nokia's CEO since 2020, will leave his position on March 31

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 13 (Stylised as Reno13) series in Bangladesh, introducing two new smartphones, the Reno 13 5G and Reno 13 F.

Apple could unveil a new iPhone SE as early as tomorrow, February 11, according to a report by Apple analyst Mark Gurman of Bloomberg News. 

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.

The G-Wagon has gone electric—but don’t panic. It’s still the same boxy, rugged icon we know and love, only now with a quad-motor setup delivering a staggering 587 horsepower. That’s enough power to launch this luxury tank from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.

Elon Musk has dismissed speculation that he plans to buy TikTok, the popular short-video app facing a potential US ban over security concerns. His comments come as US lawmakers push for action against TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, over alleged security risks.

On February 7, 2025, Dhaka’s Riddhi Book Cafe Gallery transformed into a hub for automotive connoisseurs and history enthusiasts alike, as the Diecast Collectors of Bangladesh (DCBD) hosted its 9th annual convention, bringing together collectors, fans, and curious onlookers to celebrate the art of scale model cars. Countless diecast models—from vintage trucks to sleek modern supercars—crowded the tables, proving that big passion can come in very small packages.

Robin Khuda, a Bangladeshi-Australian tech entrepreneur, has donated $100 million to the University of Sydney (USYD), to support a two-decade program aimed at increasing participation of young girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

Bangladesh Phygital Football Championship (BPFC) has recently crowned its champions, in an event consisting of both physical and digital sports - football and FIFA. 

Google is stepping back from its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups. The move comes as part of a broader trend among US companies scaling back diversity programs, often in response to political and legal pressures.

Alphabet’s Google has recently unveiled updates to its Gemini family of large language models (LLMs), including a new low-cost product line designed to compete with budget AI models such as those from Chinese rival DeepSeek.

Next week, Paris will host a major global summit on artificial intelligence, bringing together leaders from governments, tech giants, and research institutions to discuss the future of AI. The event, co-hosted by France and India on February 10 and 11, aims to address key challenges and opportunities in AI development, from energy consumption to ethical concerns.

Approximately 2,610 pink buses operated by 21 different companies will serve routes from Abdullahpur to various destinations across the capital.