AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films
AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films

Two years ago, AI was the enemy of Hollywood. Actors and writers went on strike, demanding protections from the encroachment of artificial intelligence on their creative industries. But in a surprising twist, AI is now making its way into some of the most prestigious films, even earning recognition...

Concerns over labor unrest in Garment Industry
Concerns over labor unrest in Garment Industry

Garment factory owners in Chattogram are alarmed by growing labour unrest. Over the past two weeks, protests have occurred in at least eight factories, causing the shutdown of two. While industry leaders are working to address the situation, instability remains a frequent issue in various...

Int’l Papertech export begins on February 10
Int’l Papertech export begins on February 10

6th International Papertech Expo- 2025 is set to begin on February 10. The three-day international exhibition of paper industry and technology will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The exhibition is being organized by Bangladesh Exhibitions...

Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with big techs
Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with big techs

This week, a major announcement by former President Donald Trump about a $500 billion private-sector investment to build AI data centers has spotlighted the emerging role of nimble cloud computing startups. These smaller firms are carving out a niche in an industry long dominated by tech giants,...

Ex-state minister for industry sent to jail
Ex-state minister for industry sent to jail

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka issued an order on January 13, directing the detention of Awami League leader and former State Minister for Industry, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, in connection with a murder case filed at the Kafrul Police Station in the capital. Earlier, on October 19,...

Crowd grows at ICCB's garment accessories show
Crowd grows at ICCB's garment accessories show

The 22nd Garment Technology Exhibition Bangladesh (GTB 2025) and the 14th Gap Expo 2024 are currently underway at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The event showcases state-of-the-art equipment, accessories, and packaging products used in the readymade garment (RMG)...