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BookTok is propagating pseudo-feminism

There lies a problem in the type of books that are being popularised by BookTok.
9 March 2023, 00:00 AM

The 5 best fashion influencers to follow on TikTok in 2023

There is a wealth of interesting fashion-related video material on the social media app, TikTok — from product reviews to in-depth looks at the history of the fashion industry. Whether you are seeking inspiration for new outfits, tips on how to rock a certain item, or simply want to keep up with the latest fashion trends, these are the finest TikTok fashion influencers for you to follow in 2023
27 February 2023, 11:33 AM

Short-form videos are the future of content creation

TikTok has rapidly become a dominant force in the world of entertainment and content creation.
24 February 2023, 03:30 AM

TikTok hosts its Safety Ambassadors Programme in Bangladesh

With the #SaferTogether initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness about how users in Bangladesh can take advantage of the various in-app safety features available on the platform.
26 January 2023, 17:01 PM

TikTok introducing Safety Ambassadors Programme in Bangladesh

TikTok is set to launch its first-ever offline activation in Bangladesh with its Safety Ambassadors Programme, which is a part of TikTok’s goal to foster a safe and welcoming platform for its communities.
21 January 2023, 14:32 PM

Bikers disappointed at not being able to do stunts on Metro Rail

A section of commuters in our country like to leave their signature on the landmark in their own daring manner.
28 December 2022, 16:58 PM

TikTok removes 6 million videos from Bangladesh

TikTok has removed almost 6 million videos from Bangladeshi users from July to September 2022.
27 December 2022, 11:42 AM

China's ByteDance admits using TikTok data to track journalists

Employees of Chinese tech giant ByteDance improperly accessed data from social media platform TikTok to track journalists in a bid to identify the source of leaks to the media, the company admitted Friday.
23 December 2022, 11:29 AM

TikTok reveals its top creators and trends in Bangladesh

This year, TikTok has highlighted its key moments and creators in Bangladesh, along with the rest of the world.
22 December 2022, 17:52 PM

Why is TikTok considered a US national threat?

Find out the top five reasons why the US considers TikTok a national security threat.
21 December 2022, 14:52 PM

Govt requests for user info from social media giants on the rise

Bangladesh government has increased its content removal and user information requests to global companies including Facebook, Google, and TikTok.
12 December 2022, 11:07 AM

TikTok partners with JAAGO Foundation for Digital Safety campaign #ShabdhaneOnlinee

TikTok recently launched a campaign in Bangladesh called #ShabdhaneOnlinee, in association with JAAGO foundation to help promote online safety among the youth of the country.
3 December 2022, 17:11 PM

TikTok's World T20 campaign garners more than 500 million views

Celebrities and content creators took part in the vibrant, fun, and eye-catching campaign expressing their love for the game. From sharing on-ground glimpses to expressing their emotions during the World Cup matches, the TikTok community in Bangladesh celebrated every up and down of the tournament.
20 November 2022, 11:08 AM

Z-library banned, students in a frenzy

On November 4, domain names of Z-Library, the website which claimed to be the world’s largest ebook library, were seized by the US Department of Justice. 
7 November 2022, 03:42 AM

TikTok appoints Ferdous Mottakin as its South Asia lead for govt relations, public policy

Ferdous Mottakin, an information technology engineer and public policy expert from Bangladesh, has recently been appointed as the government relations and public policy lead for South Asia at TikTok, the global short video platform.
2 November 2022, 11:36 AM

A look inside TikTok's safety drives in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has always been an important market for the world’s leading short video platform TikTok, as it connects millions of content creators and users across the country, and promotes creativity and joy.
16 October 2022, 16:02 PM

TikTok's Family Pairing feature reinforces its commitment to user safety

With its #FamilyFirst initiative, TikTok aims to create awareness on how parents can use the Family Pairing Feature to monitor activities on their teens' accounts including DMs, notifications, watch and download settings, forming an important part of TikTok’s ongoing commitment to support and care for the safety of youths on the platform.
6 October 2022, 07:16 AM

Bangladesh ranks 5th in the world on TikTok content removal

TikTok has removed almost 5 million videos from Bangladeshi users from April to June this year, states TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
2 October 2022, 16:20 PM

Redefining marketing strategies with booktok

Booktok is dictating how readers are exploring new titles. Is that a good thing?
2 October 2022, 15:15 PM

UK may fine TikTok USD 29 million for failing to protect children's privacy

Britain could fine TikTok USD 29 million following an investigation that found the short-form video app may have breached UK's data protection law by failing to safeguard privacy of children using the platform.
26 September 2022, 11:42 AM