Govt to prioritize textiles, research, technical education: Milon
Govt to prioritize textiles, research, technical education: Milon

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said the government will give top priority to research, innovation, modern technology, infrastructure development, and technical education to strengthen Bangladeshs textile sector. Speaking at the orientation...

Govt aims to build a tech-driven, joyful education system: Education Minister
Govt aims to build a tech-driven, joyful education system: Education Minister

Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday said the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 gives the highest priority to the education sector with the goal of building a modern, technology-driven and inclusive system that produces skilled, humane and digitally competent citizens,...

IBM unveils sub-1 nanometer chip technology for AI
IBM unveils sub-1 nanometer chip technology for AI

IBM has unveiled what it says is the worlds first technology capable of producing chips smaller than one nanometer, marking a major step forward in semiconductor development for artificial intelligence (AI). The company said its new 0.7-nanometer chip technology uses a three-dimensional...

The thrill of flying from home: How to use Flight Simulator in Google Earth
The thrill of flying from home: How to use Flight Simulator in Google Earth

Technology giant Google has introduced an experimental Flight Simulator feature in the web version of Google Earth, enabling users to experience virtual flights around the world directly from their browsers without downloading additional software. The feature allows users to fly over cities,...

Bangladesh has 32.82 crore registered SIM cards
Bangladesh has 32.82 crore registered SIM cards

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Tuesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that Bangladesh currently has 32.82 crore legally registered SIM cards under four mobile network operators. The minister disclosed the information while responding to a question...

Teen mental health risks rising due to social media addiction, study finds
Teen mental health risks rising due to social media addiction, study finds

A new study has raised concerns over the growing impact of social media addiction on children and teenagers, linking excessive platform use to depression, anxiety, self-harm, sleep deprivation and declining academic performance. The report, published by the Social Media Victims Law Center...

South Korea considers emergency measures to avert Samsung strike
South Korea considers emergency measures to avert Samsung strike

South Korea said on Sunday it would pursue all available measures, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a potential labor strike at Samsung Electronics, warning that disruptions at the countrys largest company could severely impact the national economy, reports Reuters. Prime Minister Kim...

Bangladesh to be made a technology producing and exporting country: ICT Minister
Bangladesh to be made a technology producing and exporting country: ICT Minister

Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faqir Mahbub Anam said Bangladesh aims to become a technology-producing and exporting country rather than remaining only a user of technology. He made the remarks while addressing the inaugural ceremony of World Telecommunication...

Cloudflare cuts 20% of workforce in AI-first restructuring push
Cloudflare cuts 20% of workforce in AI-first restructuring push

Cloudflare announced on Thursday that it would lay off around 20% of its global workforce as part of a major restructuring initiative centered on what the company described as an agentic AI-first operating model. The move will affect more than 1,100 employees across multiple departments...

Australia’s Canva pays $571,000 in penalties over delayed financial reporting
Australia’s Canva pays $571,000 in penalties over delayed financial reporting

Australias corporate regulator said on Wednesday that it issued infringement notices totalling A$792,000 (US$570,715) to four entities within Canva for failing to lodge financial reports for the 2024 fiscal year on time, reports Reuters. The companiesCanva Pty, Canva Operations Pty, Canva...

Iran conflict disrupts PCB supply chain, driving up costs for tech firms
Iran conflict disrupts PCB supply chain, driving up costs for tech firms

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely disrupted the supply chain for crucial raw materials, driving up prices for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in nearly all electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to AI servers, according to industry sources and executives, reports...

China’s clean tech exports surge as Iran war drives demand
China’s clean tech exports surge as Iran war drives demand

Chinas exports of clean technology rose sharply in March, highlighting growing global demand for alternative energy as traditional fuel supplies were disrupted by the Iran conflict. Shipments of lithium-ion batteries increased 34% year-on-year, while electric vehicle exports jumped 53%,...

Technical education govt’s top priority: Education Minister
Technical education govt’s top priority: Education Minister

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Saturday said that the government is giving top priority to technical education, stressing that it is essential for the countrys overall development, reports UNB. The Prime Minister is giving the highest priority to technical education and...

Education minister tells students: “You fail now, I fail after six months”
Education minister tells students: “You fail now, I fail after six months”

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon told students of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute that accountability in education would eventually reach all levels, saying: You fail in the exam, I fail after six months. There is no way to escape responsibility. The minister made the remarks on...

Meta removes ads recruiting plaintiffs in social media addiction lawsuits
Meta removes ads recruiting plaintiffs in social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said Thursday it has removed advertisements from Facebook and Instagram that were recruiting plaintiffs for ongoing lawsuits accusing social media companies of designing addictive products harmful to young users, reports Reuters. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said the company is...

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, sparking user backlash
Amazon to end support for older Kindles, sparking user backlash

Amazon has announced it will soon end support for older Kindle models, a decision that has sparked frustration among long-time users. In emails sent to customers, the company thanked them for their loyalty but said devices released in or before 2012 would stop receiving updates from May 20. As a...