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Personal Data Protection

Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways

The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules
21 October 2025, 07:54 AM
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Expanding WASH access through local innovation

The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?
12 October 2025, 12:41 PM
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From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025, 08:21 AM
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Expanding access to safe sanitation

The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?
20 September 2025, 19:17 PM
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Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh

Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.
13 September 2025, 19:02 PM
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Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs

The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?
13 September 2025, 18:29 PM
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How to spot AI-edited photos

The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.
31 August 2025, 08:23 AM
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Menstrual dignity through markets: A safe path for underserved women

The Daily Star (TDS): How has Safepad’s innovation in reusable menstrual hygiene products improved health and dignity for women in remote and marginalised communities?
31 August 2025, 04:40 AM
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Honda SP160 launched in Bangladesh

Honda has recently launched the SP160 in Bangladesh, following the introduction of Honda SP125 last year. The 163-cc bike features a BS-VI PGM-FI engine and a full digital metre with anti-lock braking system (ABS) indicator, among other features.
14 July 2024, 09:17 AM
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Sadia's cross-country adventure on a motorbike

Sadia Afrin, a textile engineer and a leading figure in the female biking community "Yamaha Riders Club-Girls," recently completed a solo cross-country motorcycle trip across Bangladesh. Her journey not only showcased her determination but also highlighted the potential of female riders in the country.
23 June 2024, 03:00 AM
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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.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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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.
13 June 2024, 12:45 PM
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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.
13 June 2024, 03:25 AM
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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.
10 June 2024, 20:02 PM
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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.
29 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Ed Dwight

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.
21 May 2024, 09:49 AM
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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.
15 May 2024, 11:25 AM
Sundar Pichai

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.
15 May 2024, 07:24 AM
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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:
7 May 2024, 16:42 PM
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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.
3 April 2024, 13:31 PM
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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.
22 March 2024, 10:33 AM
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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.
19 March 2024, 10:01 AM
Women in bus

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. 
11 March 2024, 12:07 PM
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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.
7 March 2024, 18:00 PM
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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.
7 March 2024, 17:11 PM
Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?

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.
7 March 2024, 10:52 AM
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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. 
27 February 2024, 04:03 AM
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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%. 
25 February 2024, 08:58 AM

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