What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?
Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
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The Daily Star signs MoU with AKIJ iBOS for HR solution
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between The Daily Star and AKIJ iBOS Limited, a concern of AKIJ Group at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star centre in Dhaka on Tuesday.
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How Bangladeshi freelancers are rebuilding after July’s internet shutdown
Sudiptta Apu, a graphic designer based in Khulna, was on the verge of completing a $600 project when everything went dark -- literally.
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Teletalk launches new package for Gen Z
Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, has recently launched a new package named Gen Z.
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Why have pagers become relevant?
Recently, pagers have reached the headlines around the globe as hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding around 2,800 in blasts.
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Bangladeshi robotics team faces visa denial ahead of FIRST Global Challenge in Greece
The visa applications of the Bangladesh robotics team, set to represent the country at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Global Challenge 2024 in Athens, Greece, has been denied according to an official letter by The Embassy of Greece in the New Delhi Consular Office.
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Dissecting "battery-rickshaws": How do they work?
Battery-powered rickshaws, commonly known as easy bikes or auto-rickshaws, have become an increasingly familiar sight on the busy streets of Dhaka and other cities across Bangladesh. Here's a look at what these rickshaws are, how they work, and the impact they've had.
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Huawei and Walton team up to produce lithium batteries for mobile towers
Huawei, the Chinese tech conglomerate, and Walton, a Bangladeshi conglomerate, have announced a strategic partnership to produce lithium batteries for telecom base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bangladesh.
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June 22, 2024
In Dhaka’s secret alleys, lone arcades hint at a bygone era
Dhaka's fading gaming arcades struggle against modern technology and economic challenges, yet remain nostalgic escapes for many.
June 13, 2024
Online cattle ‘haats’ rising in popularity
As Bangladesh continues to embrace digital transformation across various sectors, the concept of the ‘digital haat’ for sacrificial animals is emerging as a noteworthy development. However, the journey towards full digital adoption in this arena appears to be swarming with challenges and opportunities.
June 13, 2024
Where to buy sacrificial animals online
With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, the Muslim community in the country is eagerly preparing to purchase animals for sacrifice or Qurbani. Here are some reliable online platforms where you can buy sacrifical animals.
June 11, 2024
Apple AI, new Siri, iOS 18 and more: Everything Apple just announced
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 keynote has concluded, and the company unveiled some major updates and innovations. From AI advancements to major operating system upgrades, here’s everything you need to know.
May 30, 2024
The unstoppable rise of Bangladesh’s mobile app Market
As the app development sector flourishes, Bangladeshi apps are increasingly competing with global giants like Uber and Foodpanda in the country’s market, offering localised solutions that resonate deeply with the local populace.
May 21, 2024
Meet the astronaut who waited 60 years to voyage into space
Former US Air Force Captain Ed Dwight fulfilled a lifelong dream on May 19 by venturing into space, becoming the oldest person to do so at the age of 90. His journey on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-25 spacecraft was the company’s first human flight since 2022. The mission took six tourists to the edge of space including Ed.
May 15, 2024
Building a cybersecurity company from scratch
Security is one of the major aspects in our life that we think about on a daily basis. In today's environment, cyber risks are just as significant as physical ones. The demand for cybersecurity, a word used to describe defence against threats related to the internet, has grown dramatically as society becomes increasingly digitally oriented.
May 15, 2024
Google is going all AI: Biggest announcements from I/O 2024
Google's annual I/O developer conference 2024 hosted on May 14 has unveiled a series of transformative upgrades set to reshape the digital landscape. Here are the key highlights from Google I/O 2024.
May 7, 2024
Here are the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPad event
Apple has unveiled a new line up of products at the Apple’s iPad event on May 7. Here are the announcements from Apple’s iPad event:
April 3, 2024
Bengali.AI and IUTCS partner for regional dialect datathon
Bengali.AI, a leading community dedicated to research and innovation in the Bengali language, has announced a Datathon in collaboration with Islamic University of Technology Computer Society (IUTCS) focusing on the history and evolution of Bengali speech recognition, with a special emphasis on regional dialects.
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