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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November 13, 2023
How to update your birth certificate online
A birth certificate is a vital document, often required for various official purposes. Inaccuracies in birth certificates can lead to complications during verification processes. Fortunately, birth certificates can now be updated online, a service which includes options for adding both English and Bangla names, photo attachments, and more. This guide explains how to update your birth certificate online.
November 13, 2023
Startup Bangladesh to invest Tk 100cr in 46 startups
Startup Bangladesh Limited, a government-backed venture capital firm, is set to inject Tk 100 crore into 46 selected startups, aiming to strengthen the country's startup ecosystem. Since its establishment in 2020, the company has actively approved investments totaling Tk 73.50 crore across 28 companies, dispersing Tk 64 crore. These investments span critical sectors such as healthtech, agritech, edtech, logistics, fintech, e-commerce, and renewable energy.
November 13, 2023
BTRC mulls legal action against several airlines
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to initiate legal proceedings against 11 airline companies over unpaid frequency allocation dues. According to sources, British Airways, United Airways, GMG Airlines, and Regent Airways are among the airlines identified for legal action. These companies, according to BTRC, have failed to settle their financial obligations pertaining to frequency allocation, a vital service for airline operations ensuring safe and effective communication channels.
November 13, 2023
Celebrating a milestone: Yamaha and ACI Motors' 7-Year journey in Bangladesh
ACI Motors, a subsidiary of ACI Limited since 2007, and Yamaha, a global leader in the motorcycle industry, recently celebrated a significant milestone: seven years of successful partnership in Bangladesh. This collaboration, marked by innovation and customer-centric approaches, has seen ACI Motors grow to become Yamaha's sole distributor and technical collaborator in the nation.
November 8, 2023
DNCC launches 'Smart Parking' app
In an effort to address the persistent parking difficulties in Dhaka, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has unveiled the ‘DNCC Smart Parking’ app. The inauguration of this pilot program took place on Wednesday at the DNCC's Nagar Bhaban in Gulshan 2.
October 31, 2023
Bangladeshi startup Dark Kak wins award at She Loves Tech 2023
Dark Kak, a Bangladeshi tech startup that works with Augmented Reality (AR) with the Internet of Things (IoT), has won an award for their upcoming project ‘Smart Jewellery’. The award, titled ‘Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship Award’, was presented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) at the She Loves Tech 2023 conference held at the Fairmont Hotel in Singapore. Dark Kak was entitled to a 15,000 USD cash prize from UN ESCAP and She Loves Tech.
October 19, 2023
DPS STS School Dhaka organises TEDx session
DPS STS School Dhaka organised a TEDx session at their senior campus in Uttara, on October 14. The independently organised event featured G.M.B. Akash, Masuda Khan, Fyruz Khan, Raba Khan, Azra Mahmood, and Rafiath Rashid Mithila among others.
October 18, 2023
MG5 launches in Bangladesh
MG 5, a next-generation sports sedan, has been officially released in Bangladesh by RANCON British Motors Limited. As per RANCON, two variants of MG 5 will be made available in Bangladesh: turbo and non-turbo, priced at BDT 39 lakh and BDT 36 lakh respectively.
October 11, 2023
Google to go fully password-less; say hello to passkeys
Google has announced plans to revolutioniae user authentication by phasing out traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback earlier this year, the tech giant is now focusing on enhancing the accessibility of passkeys.
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