- Trump’s tariffs to send US into recession: JP Morgan
- Severe heat wave may hit Bangladesh this April: Met office
- Bangladesh ranks 181st in global passport power index; Ireland tops the list
- Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder as Celtics clinch record
- Congress has the power to halt Trump’s tariffs
- Mild heat wave sweeping 7 districts: BMD
- US deports 682 Indians since Jan
- NBR seeks expansion of VAT base to raise revenue collection
- Trump grants 2nd 75-day extension for TikTok’s US operations
- Parenting tips to raise strong, independent daughters
- BNP fed up with ‘hybrid leaders’
- Trump defends sweeping tariff policies, vows they 'will never change'
- Eid holidaymakers start returning to Dhaka via Paturia ferry ghat
- TikTok U.S. deal on hold as China objects over Trump’s tariffs
- Russian missile strike kills 12, injures 50 in Kryvyi Rih of Ukraine
- Tariff hikes 'hurt the vulnerable and the poor': UN
- US reaffirms Washington’s full support for Israel
- Dhaka ranks 9th in global cities with worst air quality
- First 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' footage revealed
- Pennsylvania law firm investigates Oracle Health data breach claims
Bill Gates reminisces about a 50-year-old computer code that transformed technology
Despite the passage of time, Gates still cherishes the groundbreaking code he printed on a teletype machinea piece of work that, though rudimentary compared to modern artificial intelligence, played a crucial role in launching Microsoft in April 1975. The company, headquartered in Redmond,...
Three killed in a three-way collision in Meherpur
Three people were killed in a three-way collision involving a motorcycle, a microbus, and a battery-powered van in Meherpur. The accident occurred near Ahmad Ali Technical School and College in the town at about 5:30 pm on Monday. The deceased are Akhtaruzzaman Shovon, 29, Al Imran, 28 and...
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...
Saudi Arabia approves $7.8 million Teledyne contract for mobile surveillance systems
Saudi Arabia has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies, a $7.8 million contract to provide its cutting-edge Lightweight Vehicle Surveillance Systems (LVSS) to a key military entity. The contract, signed with Middle East Task Company (METCO), includes the delivery of...
Can machines really wash humans? Osaka’s evolved ‘human washing machine’ says yes
Can a machine really wash a human? The answer might just be yes, thanks to the evolved human washing machine unveiled at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion on Sunday. First introduced at the 1970 Osaka Expo, the original machine automatically cleaned and dried a persons body inside a capsule. But the...
Starlink’s first Bangladesh trial to take place on Apr 9
Tech billionaire Elon Musks satellite internet service, Starlink, is set to begin its trial run in Bangladesh on April 9. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), announced the trial at a press conference at the Foreign...
Starlink satellite internet service set to launch in Pakistan
Pakistan has granted Starlink temporary registration, allowing the satellite internet provider to operate in the country. Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced on Friday that the decision was made under the directive of Prime Minister Shahbaz...
Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks
Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...
Google removes 'state' label from Canadian sites amid backlash
Google is removing the state designation from Canadian government buildings and provincial parks following widespread complaints from Canadians. The company confirmed Monday that it had received hundreds of reports over the weekend regarding the mislabeling, which came under scrutiny amid recent...
Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
Vietnams parliament has approved a major $8.36 billion railway project aimed at linking its northern port city of Haiphong to Chinas Yunnan province via the border city of Lao Cai. The ambitious project received near-unanimous support from lawmakers, with 455 out of 459 voting in favor. The...
Three-day PaperTech Expo begins at ICCB
A three-day 6th PaperTech Expo-2025, an international exposition of the paper industry, kicked off in the capitals International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) to create new opportunities in the paper and packaging industry. The expo was inaugurated at the Noboratri Hall of the ICCB,...
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,...
Rhino.ai announces $50M series A to transform enterprise modernization
Rhino.ai, a top AI-driven enterprise platform, has secured $50 million in Series A funding, with Koch Disruptive Technologies leading the round. The investment will support Rhino.ais goal of helping organizations modernize outdated systems into flexible, scalable solutions, reports UNB. By...
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Tech giants Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, according to sources familiar with the event planning. The high-profile CEOs of Tesla, Amazon, and Meta will be prominently featured, sitting alongside Cabinet...
US, Nigeria strengthen tech partnership with $2m broadband study grant
The U.S. and Nigeria have taken a major step to deepen their technological collaboration with the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Technology Dialogue, held on January 10 in Washington, D.C. Led by U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Nigerian Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy...
More corruption than progress
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has faced allegations of widespread corruption across multiple projects over the past 15 years, with critics claiming the ministry prioritized financial misconduct over technological progress. At one point, it was spread to the...
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)...
Bangladesh to be happy, prosperous and peaceful
We, the students, are the future of the nation. Our thoughts and opinions today will shape the Bangladesh of tomorrow. Therefore, I envision a Bangladesh where development, good governance, and equal rights for all are ensured. This Bangladesh will be happy, prosperous, and peaceful, with the...
Garment tech, accessories expos to begin Wednesday at ICCB
The four-day international trade expos titled Garment Technology Show Bangladesh 2025 (GTB) and International Garment Accessories and Packaging Expo 2025 (GAP Expo) are scheduled to commence on Jan 8 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Garment...