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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March 22, 2024
Singer’s first concept store launched in Bangladesh
Singer Bangladesh launched their first concept store in Capital’s Gulshan 1 area on Thursday. This concept store promises to deliver a global retail experience to Bangladeshi consumers, setting a new standard for retail spaces in the country. The store was inspired by the award-winning concept store design of the Turkiye based company, Arçelik which is the holding company of Singer Bangladesh.
March 19, 2024
Meet the software that wants to fix Dhaka traffic
Sigmind.ai, a Bangladesh-based AI company, has recently launched TrafficFlow, a software solution for real-time traffic management in urban environments. According to the startup, this AI-based software aims to address the bustling traffic challenges of Dhaka city.
March 11, 2024
79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport: research says
Recent research led by BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University has shown study which indicates nearly 79% female commuters in Dhaka experience sexual harassment on public transport. Among which about 60% feel traumatised and 12% are unable to overcome the experience. The data consisted of 1030 respondents among which 60% were female and 40% were male. Analysis of the study titled ‘Transportation accessibility and Safety in Dhaka City: A Gender Based Assessment’ reveals that one in every six female commuters faces daily sexual harassment.
March 8, 2024
Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?
In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the opportunity to use motorbikes daily, certain cultural perceptions and stereotypes are being effectively challenged.
March 7, 2024
Here’s how NASA scientists study the Padma river
The Padma—a lifeline for thousands of people but also a force for change with far-reaching effects on those who live along its banks, flows through the centre of Bangladesh. Its flowing form has shaped and reshaped the terrain it passes through for decades, defying permanence. Now, satellite imagery from NASA’s Earth Observatory research lab reveals the Padma's dynamic nature, illustrating its growth, meanders, and shifting course over the past 30 years.
March 7, 2024
Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?
In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the opportunity to use motorbikes daily, certain cultural perceptions and stereotypes are being effectively challenged.
February 27, 2024
How to look for jobs on Facebook while avoiding scams
Amidst all of the lucrative job listings on Facebook, scams and fraudulent postings provide risks to unsuspecting job seekers. Here's a quick guide on how you can avoid scams on Facebook while looking for jobs on the social media platform.
February 25, 2024
Robi subsidiary launches commercial data centre
Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata Ltd., has recently launched Cypher, a Tier-IV commercial data centre at Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park in Jashore. The data centre pledges an uptime guarantee of 99.995%.
February 22, 2024
Haileybury Bhaluka on a mission to shape future leaders
Haileybury Bhaluka is an upcoming boarding school located in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, dedicated to providing quality English education for students from the ages of 11 to 18. It is affiliated with the Haileybury UK School.
February 19, 2024
Dark Brandon: The U.S. presidential campaign's 'meme warfare'
With the rising popularity of memes comes a brand new 'meme culture' which is slowly integrating itself with political campaigns, as candidates are often resorting to memes as an efficient way to gain a notable online presence. With the U.S. presidential election scheduled for November 5 this year, let’s look at how one meme in particular has been used as a campaign tool thus far: Dark Brandon.
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