5 important steps to take before starting your start-up

Deciding to embark on an entrepreneurial journey is always intimidating. There is no guarantee of success, and no way to be ready for all the obstacles you’ll face along the way.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM

For coffee lovers on a budget: Miyako CM-1286

As much we coffeeholics love the aroma of a freshly made shot of espresso, we all have to admit — it is an expensive taste. A single shot from any decent coffee shop will set you back from anywhere from BDT80 to BDT180, totaling to a whopping BDT2400 to BDT5400 a month if you drink it every single day.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM

A hospital by the people, for the people in just 14 days

Bidyanondo Foundation and Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) have jointly set up a field hospital in Patenga, Chattogram. It was inaugurated by CMP Commissioner Md. Mahabubor Rahman with Faruk Ahmed,
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Performing arts classes go online

The lockdown caused the shutting down of educational institutions giving rise to remote learning. As traditional education pivot online, performing arts classes too, endeavour to adapt to presenting lessons via various video conferencing platforms, where learners continue to sharpen their creative skills by learning dance, music, drama etc. online.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Questionable cars from reputable brands

"Failure is the pillar of success" is a mantra as old as the auto industry. Henry Ford perched it, Soichiro Honda lived it, and most of us try to accept it. Each car companies have their fair share of failures, but few failures turn out to be as spectacular as the ones made by performance brand. In their never-ending trek to push the boundaries, when they fail, they fail big. Today we look at some such failures and discuss why they ended up like that
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The Hummer is back, and this time, it’s electric.

The American favorite is back with an EV twist.
21 October 2020, 19:59 PM

Translation tools, air purifiers: Face masks go high-tech

From monitoring vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages, the coronavirus-fuelled boom in mask-wearing has spawned an unusual range of high-tech face coverings. As masks become the norm worldwide, tech companies and researchers are rolling out weird and wonderful models to both guard against infection and cash in on a growing trend.
21 October 2020, 12:01 PM

Thinking outside the Box: Statistics and effective myth-busting

From making-up a silly “5-second rule” to predicting an industry’s future using no more than our judgment, we humans love to tell stories. We can sell off stories, maybe to a friend, our employers, or an aspiring entrepreneur. However, the truth of these stories or myths that we spread ends up having dire consequences.
20 October 2020, 16:48 PM

SSC Tuatara sets record for fastest production car in the world

Shelby SuperCars (SSC) North America has set a brand new top speed record for a production car, with the SSC Tuatara hypercar setting a v-max of 331 MPH (533 KM/H) on a stretch of road at Nevada, USA called State Route 160 between Las Vegas and Pahrump on October 19, according to BBC’s TopGear.
20 October 2020, 09:50 AM

ShopUp raises $22.5 million Series A financing round

ShopUp is Sequoia Capital India and Flourish Ventures’ first investment in Bangladesh.
19 October 2020, 23:44 PM

realme 7 Pro brings 65W SuperDart Charging to the market

Smartphone manufacturer realme have brought what they claim to be the fastest charging smartphone in the market – realme 7 Pro – to Bangladesh. The device blurs the line between flagships and mid-rangers and gives more priority to the user experience.
19 October 2020, 05:45 AM

Google now lets users search songs by humming them

Google has added a new feature that will allow users to search for a song by simply humming, whistling, or singing it.
18 October 2020, 17:53 PM

Coursera ramps up online learning features for students

Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, today announced free versions of Coursera for Campus and upgraded features to address the critical and long-term needs of higher education in Bangladesh and the rest of the world.
18 October 2020, 09:27 AM

iPhone 12 is now available for preorder

Apple’s hyped iPhone 12 series preorders are now live, begin today, starting with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. Both of these phones will be released on October 23rd. Preorders for the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will start on November 6th with shipment scheduled for November 13th.
16 October 2020, 17:09 PM

Get up, stand up

The past week has been a weary one. From being overwhelmed with news of violence against women to a nationwide eruption of protest against
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Voice of Business BRANDrill 2020 will be held virtually

Voice of Business (VoB), the student-run business club and publication house of the University of Dhaka, is to host their third BRANDrill 2020 competition virtually in light of the pandemic.
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Amazon debuts its first custom fully electric delivery vehicle

US online shopping giant Amazon has received their first custom-built EV delivery van.
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Virgin Hyperloop to build a hyperloop certification center

American transportation company Virgin Hyperloop announced its plans to build a hyperloop safety certification testing facility at West Virginia.
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Honda's soft Ridgeline gets power, Jag XF loses rotary dial

Honda’s midsize pickup truck got an update, and it looks tougher. Gone is the Ridgeline’s soft, crossover-like front end of the last generation,
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

The Bossman: The award

The Bossman: The Award
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM