Tech & Startup

Tajdin at Keeron: Shaping the future of upskilling

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every industry, Md. Tajdin Hassan stands as a luminary in navigating this evolution. Currently leading Keeron, an upskilling platform in Bangladesh, as the Chief Operating Officer, Tajdin’s journey is marked by a diverse array of experiences in multinational corporations and a passion for educational initiatives. Today, we have him with us to talk about his journey so far at Keeron.
26 March 2024, 11:44 AM

E-licence on smartphone is enough: BRTA

Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has authorised the use of electronic driving licences (e-licences) in addition to the physical driving licence card
25 March 2024, 18:04 PM

Xiaomi's first EV to be priced under $70k

Xiaomi's first electric vehicle, the SU7, will be priced under $70,000, according to Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, in a recent statement. Jun added that the Xiaomi SU7 aims to be "the best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car" available in the market under the 500,000 yuan ($69,424) price tag.
25 March 2024, 10:34 AM

First-ever 'Dragon Ball' theme park to be launched in Saudi Arabia

The first-ever theme park dedicated to 'Dragon Ball', the popular Japanese anime-manga series, is going to be built in Saudi Arabia, according to Qiddiya Investment Company, the company behind the project.
24 March 2024, 09:31 AM

Apple planning to use Baidu's AI in iPhones: report

Apple is reportedly planning to integrate generative AI made by Baidu Inc., the Chinese tech and AI company, into upcoming iPhones and Apple products in China, as per a report by Wall Street Journal. This discussion between the tech giants signals a potentially significant development for the Chinese AI landscape.
24 March 2024, 08:40 AM

Check out these job openings at ACI, Samsung and more

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
24 March 2024, 07:13 AM

Budget-friendly kitchen gadgets for this Ramadan

This Ramadan, fine-tune your kitchen productivity and make your meal preparation a little easier with handy budget kitchenware. Here are some of our suggestions. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
23 March 2024, 04:32 AM

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

Bangladesh to draft AI law by September: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq has announced plans to draft new legislation governing artificial intelligence (AI) by September this year. Speaking with journalists at the Secretariat yesterday, Minister Haque underscored the significance of AI's global impact and the need for Bangladesh to formulate its legal framework accordingly.
22 March 2024, 07:11 AM

Reddit's IPO: A social media giant goes public

Investors rush to buy stocks of the company, shares soar on first day
22 March 2024, 02:13 AM

US sues Apple for monopoly over smartphones

The federal government alleges that Apple has systematically driven up prices for both consumers and developers, fostering an environment where users become excessively dependent on its iPhones.
22 March 2024, 02:06 AM

Australian company founded by Bangladeshi exceeds $1B valuation

Deputy, an Australian software company specialising in workforce management co-founded by Ashik Ahmed, a Bangladeshi immigrant, has recently reached a valuation of over US$1 billion, making it the first Australian tech ‘unicorn’ in two years.
21 March 2024, 04:03 AM

NVIDIA unveils GB200 Grace Blackwell, the AI 'superchip'

NVIDIA, the multinational tech company, has recently announced the GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip and the Blackwell B200 GPU, technologies with the potential to significantly advance the field of large-language models (LLMs) for generative AI.
20 March 2024, 08:07 AM

Bangladeshi scientists generate first single cell genomic data

A group of Bangladeshi scientists have achieved a significant milestone by generating the first single cell genomic data from Bangladesh for the Human Cell Atlas.
19 March 2024, 11:36 AM

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

Meta offers to cut Facebook, Instagram monthly fees to 5.99 euros

The move came amid mounting criticism from users about Meta's no-ads subscription service launched in Europe in November which critics say requires users to pay a fee to ensure their privacy.
19 March 2024, 09:50 AM

Infinix unveils the Note 40 series with FastCharge and MagCharge

Infinix has released its new Note 40 series, including the Note 40, Note 40 Pro, Note 40 Pro 5G, and the Note 40 Pro+ 5G, at an event at the F1 Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on 18 March 2024. 
19 March 2024, 09:31 AM

Chinese company launches commercial flying taxis

EHang, a Chinese drone manufacturer, has introduced its EH216-S model flying taxi for commercial sale on Taobao, an online shopping platform owned by Alibaba. Priced at 2.39 million yuan ($332,060), the EH216-S is being advertised as "an innovative solution for urban transportation".
19 March 2024, 04:15 AM

A trend on the rise: The phenomenon of AI-generated advertisements

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed various sectors, and advertising is no exception. With advancements in deep learning algorithms and neural networks, modern AI has become increasingly proficient in generating realistic imagery, including ad campaigns without human intervention.
19 March 2024, 04:03 AM

Six strategies to juggle a full-time job and postgraduate studies

Pursuing postgraduate studies while having a full-time career can be very daunting. Here are six strategies that will help the process of balancing the two during this important point of your life.
19 March 2024, 03:46 AM