It's official: Alibaba's Daraz finally enters the food delivery market of Bangladesh

Alibaba, the global e-commerce giant, officially enters the Bangladeshi food delivery scene through the acquisition of Hungry Naki in its locally invested venture, Daraz. The confirmation comes after both the parties entered negotiation in early December last year.
4 March 2021, 05:06 AM

How the Vikings gave Bluetooth technology its name

An important historic figure in Scandinavia in the 10th century, the king of Denmark's nickname is said to refer to a dead tooth, or, as other tales have it, to his liking for blueberries or even a simple translation error.
3 March 2021, 14:34 PM

Xiaomi Launches Redmi 9 Power

Xiaomi today announced the launch of Redmi 9 Power - the first phone from the house of Redmi to come with a 6,000mAh battery and with a 48MP quad camera set-up.
3 March 2021, 09:29 AM

Microsoft sets stage for mixed-reality future

Microsoft on Tuesday set the stage for a future in which long-distance coworkers can collaborate as though in the same room, using augmented reality glasses and cloud computing power. The US technology colossus launched Microsoft Mesh platform at its annual Ignite developers conference, which was a streamed event this year due to the pandemic.
3 March 2021, 09:16 AM

Vivo’s budget gaming phone Y20G launched in Bangladesh

Vivo announced the launch of its budget gaming phone Y20G for the Bangladesh market today.
3 March 2021, 08:15 AM

Bangladesh Freelancer Development Society launches across the country

Bangladesh Freelancer Development Society (BFDS) has officially launched across the country. Recently, the organisation started its journey by forming a district committee at the Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park Auditorium in Jashore. The organisation will work in different districts of the country by forming committees continuously.
3 March 2021, 06:25 AM

SoundCloud to be first music app with 'fan-powered' artist payments

SoundCloud announced Tuesday it would become the first streaming service to start directing subscribers' fees to the independent artists they support, a move welcomed by musicians campaigning for fairer pay. At the moment, streaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Apple put royalty payments into one big pot and dish them out based on which artists have the most global plays.
2 March 2021, 19:24 PM

PROTRACKER ensures efficiency for in RMG sector

Mondol Group, a renowned RMG manufacturer's sister concern Cotton Club (BD) has increased its production capacity by 10 percent by implementing advanced technology software PROTRACKER, says a recently issued press release. Cotton Club (BD) Limited, a 100% export-oriented garments company, has been exporting readymade garments since its inception in 2006.
2 March 2021, 09:06 AM

Amazfit GTR 2: A must-have

Amazfit GTR 2’s design is a major upgrade compared to the previous model of the device. Starting from the colour accent to the sleeker bezel- the smartwatch has brought a cleaner retro vibe to design.
25 February 2021, 18:00 PM

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25 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Bidyanondo, foodpanda join hands to reduce food waste

Bidyanondo Foundation has partnered with foodpanda Bangladesh to reduce food wastage and promote greater food security.
23 February 2021, 14:11 PM

It’s official: Spotify finally launching in Bangladesh

In a recent official announcement, Spotify has announced that it will be opening up operations in 80+ territories including Bangladesh. In addition to Bangladesh, Spotify will simultaneously be opening up operation in a few neighbouring countries as well i.e. Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives etc.
23 February 2021, 06:34 AM

Facebook says it will lift its Australian news ban soon

Facebook said on Tuesday it will lift its ban on Australians sharing news after it struck a deal with Australia’s government on legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
23 February 2021, 04:40 AM

Australia health chiefs freeze Facebook ads

Australia's health department will no longer advertise on Facebook, it has announced, the latest escalation of the government's feud with the social media giant, which continues to block news content from its platform in the country.
22 February 2021, 07:20 AM

Australia won't change planned content laws despite Facebook block: lawmaker

Australia will not change proposed laws that would make Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook pay news outlets for content, a senior lawmaker said on Monday, despite vocal opposition from the Big Tech firms.
22 February 2021, 06:22 AM

Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again, Australia says

Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
20 February 2021, 06:39 AM

Canada vows to be next country to go after Facebook to pay for news

Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social media platform shuts off the country’s news as it did in Australia.
19 February 2021, 04:20 AM

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18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

The art of lying: Job interview edition

It’s no wonder, really. Even as children we were socialised to tell white lies about the gifts that grandma brings or how dinner tastes. Job interviews are simply a high-stakes extension of that dynamic.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Poco M3 reviewed

First things first, the M3 features a drastic different look and build. It features an impressive polycarbonate back and bright colours with a large slab at the back to house the camera and the POCO logo.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM