The 16th edition of the Bangladesh Brand Forum's Best Brand Awards celebrated the achievements of 44 brands across distinct categories at a grand gala event held on 26 December 2024 at the Intercontinental Dhaka.

The Bangladesh government’s draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2024 has reignited debates surrounding digital rights and governance.

Bangladesh's startup ecosystem surged forward in 2024, gaining unprecedented global recognition. Alongside individual startup successes, the ecosystem demonstrated resilience and innovation through transformative programs, events, and partnerships.

the Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS) project, implemented by Swisscontact, has been a beacon of hope, addressing these issues through targeted interventions in vocational training programs.

Japan Airlines (JAL) confirmed on 26 December that it had experienced a cyberattack, causing disruptions to its network systems and delays to both domestic and international flights.

Toyota Motor Corporation reported a 6.2% decline in global production for November, marking the 10th consecutive monthly drop, despite achieving a second straight month of increased global sales driven by strong demand in the United States and China, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Apple has formally filed papers to participate in Google’s U.S. antitrust trial concerning online search practices, citing its reliance on revenue-sharing agreements that make Google the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser.

Google has unveiled its annual “Year in Search” report, offering a snapshot of the key events, people, and interests that defined 2024.

Inspired by the film series Iron Man, researchers in South Korea have unveiled a lightweight robotic exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with paraplegia, the paralysis of the lower half of the body including both legs, in walking, navigating obstacles, and climbing stairs.

Apple is nearing an unprecedented $4 trillion stock market valuation due to investor optimism surrounding its recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and hopes for a revival in iPhone sales, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Google is reportedly working on integrating a new “AI Mode” into its search engine, offering users an experience akin to its Gemini AI chatbot, according to a recent report by The Information.

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a training programme titled “Build Your Dreams NEV Training 2024,” in Dhaka aimed at equipping local drivers with the skills required to operate new energy vehicles (NEVs) which includes both electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles.

Interactive Cares has announced the Web and Data Summit 2025, set to take place on 3 January 2025 at the KIB Complex in Dhaka. 

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) accuses Google of breaking the law by imposing "transactions with binding conditions" on Android smartphone manufacturers in Japan.

OnePlus has expanded its footprint in Bangladesh with the launch of three devices: the OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2, and the soon-to-be-released OnePlus Buds Pro 3. The move introduces fully integrated Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems.

YouTube has recently announced plans to intensify its efforts against egregious clickbait, starting with a phased rollout in India over the coming months.

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Sega is evaluating the possibility of introducing a subscription-based gaming service, similar to existing platforms such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.

Albania announced a one-year nationwide ban on TikTok, the popular short-video app owned by China's ByteDance, on December 21, citing concerns over the app's influence on children following the fatal stabbing of a teenager last month.

Italy's data protection authority, also known as Garante, announced on December 20 that it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros (around $15.58 million) following an investigation which was launched back in 2023, into privacy violations associated with the company's generative AI platform, ChatGPT.