Tech & Startup

RUET students develop bomb-disposal robot for Bangladesh Army

The robot, named Hades-X-ZeroThree, draws inspiration from Greek mythology. 
5 May 2024, 14:29 PM

Meet Victoria Shi, Ukraine foreign ministry's AI spokeswoman

Ukraine has recently unveiled Victoria Shi, an AI-generated spokeswoman, who has been appointed to deliver official statements on behalf of its foreign ministry. According to Ukraine, this is the first time they are using a digital representative to read the ministry's messages, although the statements themselves will continue to be written by human writers.
5 May 2024, 09:17 AM

Goodbye Subscene: Popular subtitles platform shuts down

The popular subtitles platform Subscene is now closed.
5 May 2024, 08:42 AM

Our picks for air coolers under BDT 20,000

Looking for an eco-friendly and budget-conscious way to beat the heat this summer? Consider air coolers, also known as evaporative coolers, which offer a natural cooling method without the high energy consumption of traditional air conditioners.
4 May 2024, 11:23 AM

IEEE AUST Student Branch organises 7th IEEE PES Day 2024

The IEEE AUST Student Branch recently organised 7th IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) Day 2024, featuring a seminar titled "Empowering Electric Mobility Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities Towards Sustainable Transportation," presented in collaboration with the IEEE Power and Energy Society AUST SB Chapter.
4 May 2024, 09:52 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
2 May 2024, 11:13 AM

Do inverter ACs really save money?

With the rising concern for energy efficiency and costs, the debate between inverter and non-inverter air conditioners has recently gained momentum. Do inverter ACs truly save money in the long run? Let's find out.
2 May 2024, 10:08 AM

Jobike relaunches app-based bicycle sharing service in Cox's Bazar

JoBike, a local bicycle ride-sharing service, has restarted its operations in Cox's Bazar. JoBike initially launched in Cox's Bazar in June 2018 but suspended operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The service relaunched on April 30, 2024.
2 May 2024, 09:36 AM

Moon may contain more ice than past estimations: study

A recent study by space scientists from India and the US reveals evidence for a greater possibility of finding much more water-ice in the craters of the moon’s two polar regions than estimated in the past.
2 May 2024, 08:19 AM

Pakistan to launch first-ever lunar mission

Pakistan is set to launch its first lunar mission, iCube Q, from China's Hainan Space Site on May 3. The mission is launched in conjunction with China’s Chang'e 6 lunar mission.
1 May 2024, 12:33 PM

ASUS unveils new Zenbook DUO

ASUS has recently unveiled their latest laptop, the Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406. The laptop comes with two 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens, a detachable full-size Bluetooth ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad, an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32 GB RAM, and up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
30 April 2024, 10:24 AM

What is Elon Musk doing in China?

Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.
30 April 2024, 10:10 AM

Microsoft plans to invest USD 1.7 bln in Indonesia

Over the next four years, Microsoft plans to invest USD 1.7 billion in growing cloud services and artificial intelligence in Indonesia, according to Satya Nadella, the company's chairman and CEO. Data centre construction will also be a part of the investment.
30 April 2024, 08:37 AM

How to raise funds for your startup: A guide

Launching a startup is an exhilarating journey, but one of the greatest challenges lies in securing the necessary funding to turn your vision into reality. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the strategies and steps that aspiring entrepreneurs can undertake to raise funding for their startups.
30 April 2024, 02:53 AM

Bangladeshi users made 3,580 cr. international calls on Imo in 2023

Imo, a messaging and calling app, has reported a significant surge in usage among Bangladeshi users in 2023, with 3,580 crore international calls made over the platform. Bangladesh saw a total of 247.9 billion interactions on Imo in 2023, with each Bangladeshi user communicating approximately 730 times on average, equivalent to about twice a day.
28 April 2024, 16:25 PM

Bangladeshi all-female robotics team to participate in international competition

Code Black, an all-female robotics team from Bangladesh, is participating in the World Science, Environment, and Engineering Competition (WSEEC) 2024, an international robotics event in Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled from May 12 to 18. The team comprises Jannatul Ferdous Fabin (team leader), Nusrat Zahan Sinha (team management), Nosrat Jahan Nowrin (hardware), Saniea Islam Sara (software), and Tahia Rahman (project manager).
28 April 2024, 11:34 AM

Bangladesh drops in global mobile internet speed ranking

Bangladesh has dropped six places in its global ranking for mobile internet speed performance, as reported by Ookla's Speedtest Global Index for March, which gathers data from monthly tests conducted by users worldwide. Despite individual improvements by operators, the country now sits at the 112th position out of 148 countries, falling from its previous position at 106th in the February report.
28 April 2024, 09:52 AM

Luminous launches IPS battery factory in Bangladesh

Luminous Power Technologies, a provider of energy solutions, announced a partnership with Dhaka Power Traders (DPT) of Tandhan Group to establish a factory for manufacturing Jumbo Tubular batteries in Bangladesh. This will be the first such facility in the country.
28 April 2024, 09:33 AM

Daiki Axis launches operations in Bangladesh; awards PWD and DNCC

Daiki Axis, a Japanese manufacturer of sewage treatment plants, announced the launch of its Bangladesh subsidiary, Daiki Axis Bangladesh. The company will operate with 100% Japanese investment and focus on the local production of sewage treatment plants utilising Johkasou technology.
27 April 2024, 17:42 PM

Unrealistic valuations to sweet deals: Shark Tank Bangladesh episode 1

The much anticipated first episode of 'Shark Tank Bangladesh' saw three startups secure over 1 crore taka in investments and introduced viewers to some innovative ideas. But it also had its share of eyebrow-raising moments.
27 April 2024, 14:50 PM