Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur today announced two major funds to support the country’s startup ecosystem during the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.

West Japan Railway (JR West) has recently unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first 3D-printed train station, a sleek, curved-roof structure that took just two and a half hours to assemble on-site—a fraction of the time required for traditional construction.

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has begun at Intercontinental Dhaka on April 7, 2025. 

The Government of Bangladesh has announced plans to launch a unified digital platform titled the ‘Land Service Gateway’ as part of its ongoing initiative to accelerate land service digitisation following instructions from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to a recent press statement on April 6, 2025.

The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.

Apple is considering increasing iPhone assembly in Brazil to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a recent report by Apple-centric news platform 9to5Mac. US President Donald Trump recently announced steep tariffs on goods from several countries, including a 34% levy on Chinese products—a major concern for Apple, which manufactures most of its devices in China.

Meta has just released Llama 4, its newest set of artificial intelligence models, designed to process and generate text, images, audio, and video. The first two publicly available versions—Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick—are now open for download, while a more advanced model, Llama 4 Behemoth, remains in development.

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration in Redmond, Washington, was disrupted on Friday when two employees staged pro-Palestinian protests, voicing opposition to the company’s ties to the Israeli military and its use of artificial intelligence in conflict zones.

The world has changed, and with it, so has Eid. Yet, paradoxically, technology is bringing back the very elements we thought we had lost.

Netflix has long been at the forefront of digital entertainment, leading the shift from DVD rentals to streaming dominance. But its latest move—integrating user-generated content (UGC) into its platform—is perhaps one of its most ingenious strategies so far.

The United States has recognised the ‘Women Student Protest Leaders of Bangladesh’ with the ‘Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award’ as part of the 2025 International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards, according to the US Office of the Spokesperson.

A team of students from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has qualified for the Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition. The team, named SignTalk, has been selected among the top 24 global teams to represent Bangladesh at this international competition, which will be held at the Rice University of USA this April.

Elon Musk's long-awaited Tesla Diner & Drive-In is finally taking shape at the former Shakey's Pizza site on Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard, though an opening date remains uncertain, according to a recent report by The New York Times.

Selecting the best midrange smartphone can be difficult, particularly with the two new options: the Pixel 9a and the iPhone 16e. Both phones offer great features, performance, and design, but which one best suits your requirements? Let's look at several aspects of both models to help you make an informed choice.

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This Eid, skip the crowded malls and go digital - the smartest way to gift. Digital presents deliver instantly (even last-minute), work across distances, and fit any budget without sacrificing thoughtfulness. We've got simple alternatives to help you send the perfect tech gift, from streaming subscriptions to gaming credits. These modern treats show you care while being wonderfully practical - and might just outshine traditional Eidi this year!

Divya Tyagi, a graduate student in aerospace engineering at Pennsylvania State University, has refined a century-old mathematical problem, simplifying its form and broadening its applications in aerodynamics, according to a blog by Penn State.

Jia Rong Low, the newly appointed Director General of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), believes Bangladesh is on the cusp of significant digital transformation. In an exclusive interview, he shared his thoughts on how Bangladesh can sustain its internet development momentum.

In today's digital age, simply having an online store isn't enough. Understanding how to market products effectively is the key to standing out in the crowded e-commerce world. Whether you're a beginner stepping into this field or a business owner aiming to boost sales, mastering e-commerce marketing can open doors to endless opportunities.

The Bangladesh Investment Summit, set to take place from April 7 to 10 at Hotel InterContinental Dhaka, aims to strengthen investment opportunities in the country.