Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer and journalist. He is currently a reporter at The Daily Star.

What this year’s budget means for the ICT sector

This fiscal plan allocates substantial resources to the ICT Division, Ministry of Science and Technology and other agencies tasked with developing digital infrastructure, nurturing tech talent and fostering start-ups.

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Rancon FC properties is transforming spaces into green wonders

The port city of Bangladesh, Chattogram is undergoing significant transformation in recent times due to the economic wellbeing of the country. However, this economic wellbeing must also coincide with sustainability so that better quality of life can be achieved.

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Realme 14 5G: A performance beast built for mobile gaming

We recently got our hands on the Realme 14 5G. But before we dive into the review, have a bit of patience for a nostalgic reminiscence.

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Shaping a generation

The Daily Star and HSBC Bank honoured high-achieving students of the O and A-Level examinations yesterday at the Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Center.

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The art of the fix: How luggage repairers save your travel companion

There is something comforting about that familiar zip, the reassuring click of a sturdy wheel rolling across a polished airport floor, the reassuring heft of your suitcase as you navigate new cities and distant horizons.

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A Bangladeshi scientist's visit to Antarctica

A researcher, Fairuz Ishraque spends 69 days in the icy continent

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Team Adamantine to fly Hong Kong in June to represent Bangladesh

Team Adamantine from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has recently secured first place in the ‘Business Case Competition 2025’ and will represent Bangladesh at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong this June. 

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Postal workers to get e-bikes for smooth delivery services: Faiz Taiyeb

Bangladesh’s postal service is introducing a series of reforms aimed at improving delivery efficiency, including the allocation of electric bikes to postmen, according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.

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April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Bangladesh signs MoU with NASA for space exploration

Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international space exploration agreement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka on April 8.

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts

Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.

April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

Bangladesh Bank announces Tk 800 crore equity fund for startups

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur today announced two major funds to support the country’s startup ecosystem during the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.

April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has begun at Intercontinental Dhaka on April 7, 2025. 

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

US tariffs will not affect investments in Bangladesh: BIDA Chairman

The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

What to expect at the Bangladesh Investment Summit

The Bangladesh Investment Summit, set to take place from April 7 to 10 at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, aims to strengthen investment opportunities in the country. 

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Starlink to demonstrate internet service at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is set to conduct a demonstration of its services at the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from April 7 to April 10 in Dhaka.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

The man who flew

On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Barriers to youth participation in politics and ways to overcome them

The youth have long been a driving force behind Bangladeshi political movements. From the language movement of 1952, liberation war of 1971, anti-authoritarian movement of 1990 which toppled the dictator Hussain Muhammad Ershad, and the recent July revolution of 2024 led to the fall of the dictator Sheikh Hasina, student-led mass movement, they have repeatedly proven their ability to stand up for justice, democracy, and change.