- Raba Khan marries music director Arafat Mohsin Nidhi
- 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
Initiative to transform Telephone Shilpa Sangstha into high-tech park
An initiative has been taken to transform the Telephone Shilpa Sangstha (TSS) located in Tongi into a high-tech park. The relevant authorities have approved this initiative. Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor responsible for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and...
Kazakhstan’s Kaspi acquires Rabobank’s Turkiye operations in strategic move
Kaspi, the Kazakhstan-based fintech giant, has secured an agreement to acquire Rabobanks operations in Turkiye. This acquisition marks the companys second strategic move in Turkiye this year, following its purchase of a majority stake in Turkish e-commerce platform Hepsiburada in October 2024,...
As AI reshapes hospital care, human nurses push back
The next time you schedule a medical check-up, you might receive a call from someone like Anaa reassuring voice helping you prepare for your appointment and answering urgent queries. With a soothing, friendly manner, Ana is designed to put patients at ease, much like many nurses across the U.S....
Indonesia strengthens import inspection rules
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, has introduced significant updates to its technical inspection and verification program to further protect its markets and ensure compliance with trade regulations. The Ministry of Trade (MOT) has expanded its import licensing program, adding a new...
Turkiye's Atmaca missile achieves historic underwater firing test milestone
Turkiyes indigenously developed Atmaca anti-ship cruise missile has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first underwater firing test. The groundbreaking test, which was announced on Wednesday by Haluk Gorgun, the head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), marks...
Beijing ready to boost investment in Bangladesh, says Ambassador Yao
China is prepared to encourage more companies to increase investment in Bangladesh, particularly in textiles, clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technology, Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen said on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar titled National Image of China in Bangladesh in Dhaka, he...
China moves closer to flying car mass production
China is moving closer to making flying cars a reality, with electric vehicle maker Xpeng aiming to begin mass production in 2026. This initiative aligns with the countrys push to expand its low-altitude economy, which includes passenger drones, air taxis, and unmanned deliveries, reports ST....
Nearly 1.8 million workers at risk as technology advances
Around 1.8 million workers in Bangladesh could lose their jobs if the use of technology in industries surges by 50 per cent. The textile and ready-made garment industries might be the most affected. Other sectors food processing, leather and leather goods, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and...
AI-powered cardiologist at Shanghai hospital
Chinas first AI-powered cardiologist is easing pressure on doctors at a busy Shanghai hospital, where demand for cardiac care is growing, reads a SCMP report. Developed by the Fudan University-affiliated Zhongshan Hospital and the Shanghai Academy of Artificial Intelligence for Science, the...
AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry
Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...
African leaders urged to accelerate development of space science and technology
African countries have been urged to expedite concerted efforts in developing the continents human capital in space science and technology to harness its vast opportunities, reports the statesman. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ongoing 38th African Union (AU) summit at its...
Meta begins 5% workforce reduction as part of strategic shift towards AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a series of performance-based layoffs, reducing its global workforce by 5%, or approximately 4,000 employees. This move is in line with CEO Mark Zuckerbergs strategy to raise the bar on performance and streamline operations. Employees...
DeepSeek boosts tech stocks in China, Hong Kong amid easing trade concerns
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks saw broad gains on Monday, with optimism surrounding AI startup DeepSeek continuing to drive the tech sector higher. Better-than-expected inflation data also helped boost investor sentiment, analysts told Khaleej Times. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.3%,...
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...
China’s DeepSeek gives Europe’s tech firms a way to catch up in global AI arms race
Hemanth Mandapati, boss of German start-up Novo AI, was an early adopter of DeepSeek technology when he switched to the Chinese firms artificial intelligence (AI) model from ChatGPT creator OpenAIs own model two weeks ago. If you have built your application using OpenAI, you can easily migrate...
Truth about brain rot: Debunking the tech panic
Concerns about brain rot from digital technology have surged, with claims that excessive screen time impairs cognitive function. However, experts argue that this moral panic lacks scientific backing. Andrew Przybylski, a professor at Oxford University, studies technologys impact on cognition. He...
US tech stocks rebound after DeepSeek shock
US technology stocks rebounded on Tuesday after Mondays massive selloff triggered by Chinas DeepSeek AI model, which raised concerns over the dominance of US firms. Nvidia, which lost nearly $593 billion in market value on Monday, surged 8.9 percent as bargain hunters stepped in. The broader...
Tech selloff deepens as DeepSeek triggers AI rethink
A global market rout continued on Tuesday as investors reevaluated the high valuations and dominance of AI giants, triggered by the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model. The selloff, which started on Monday, saw Japanese technology shares particularly hard-hit, following...
After TikTok, the WiFi router may be next Chinese tech ban target
According to CNBC, Chinese WiFi router TP-Link, has been under scrutiny by regulators as posing a threat to American infrastructure, as experts thinks China could exploit the routers to launch attacks on critical infrastructure or steal sensitive information. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and...
Indonesia moves closer to lifting iPhone 16 sales ban, says investment minister
Indonesia is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. that could lead to the lifting of the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. Speaking with Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Roeslani expressed confidence that the issue could be resolved within...
AI technology aimed at detecting early dementia signs through eye scans
Researchers in Scotland are developing a new AI tool that could help high-street opticians detect early signs of dementia. By analyzing photographs of the retina at the back of the eye, the AI software could provide insights into brain health, potentially identifying signs of disease before...
Oligarchy of ultra-rich taking shape in US: Biden
Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a dangerous oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our...
Iran adds 1,000 high-tech drones to combat fleet
Irans Army has reinforced its combat forces by incorporating 1,000 state-of-the-art drones, designed for strategic missions and long-range operations. On Monday morning, 1,000 strategic drones with advanced anti-fortification and stealth capabilities were added to the combat organization of the...
US opens investigation into Tesla's 'Smart Summon' driverless technology
U.S. safety regulators have started investigating a Tesla feature that lets drivers summon their parked cars without being inside, after several accidents were reported linked to the technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tesla cars using the Actual Smart Summon mode...