In an exclusive interview, we dive into the dynamic world of cybersecurity with Viktor Markopoulos, who shares his experiences, hurdles, and perspectives on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially in the context of Bangladesh and developing nations. 

Characterised by tight deadlines, high expectations, and constant connectivity, modern workplaces can take a toll on employees' mental and physical well-being. As such, let's take a look at the causes behind workplace-induced stress and how you, as a modem employee, can manage it. 

Nokia, a Finnish telecom gear maker recently said that it had signed a 5G patent cross-licensing deal with Oppo, a Chinese device maker company. The deal resolves patent litigation between the companies.

Cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko and the Cybernews team have unveiled a massive data leak, referred to as the ‘Mother of all Breaches’ (MOAB), containing 12 terabytes of information encompassing 26 billion records. This supermassive breach contains data from numerous previous breaches, including major platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Adobe, Canva, Badoo, Weibo, Tencent, MySpace, Telegram, Dropbox, Daily Motion etc. making it potentially the largest-ever discovered data leak.

In 2023, amidst a landscape of global economic instability largely influenced by geopolitical tensions, Bangladesh's startup ecosystem has showcased a notable degree of resilience and adaptability, with pivotal shifts in the realms of investment and strategic approaches within the startup sector.

Uber has recently appointed Nasheed Ferdous Kamal as the new Country Head for Uber Bangladesh. Before joining Uber, Nasheed was General Manager at Robi Axiata Limited, where she led Airtel's Base Management and Customer Lifecycle Management in the region, as per a press release by Uber.

TECNO has released TECNO SPARK 20 in Bangladesh. The phone features a 6.6-inch HD+ 90 Hz display, a G85 Octa-Core processor, and a dynamic port for swift charging notification.

Apple Inc.'s electric car initiative, known as 'Project Titan', has recently shifted to a 2028 release date from the original release date of 2025, according to Mark Gruman, a renowned Apple analyst. 

In the recent UAE Gulf Pro Car Round 5, Avik Anwar from Bangladesh secured podium positions in both races, finishing third and second in the first and second races, respectively. According to Anwar, this achievement came despite him facing technical difficulties with his vehicles.

CrackPlatoon Charging Solution Limited, a Bangladeshi EV charging startup, has recently launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at "MIAMI Leisure Spot" on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Kalakachua, Burichang, Cumilla.

The latest iOS 17.3 update for iPhones introduces a Stolen Device Protection feature aimed at enhancing security against theft. This feature requires users to employ Face ID or Touch ID for specific actions, reducing the risk of unauthorised access in case of theft.

Ifad group has made a deal with Royal Enfield motorcycles to bring the signature motorbikes on the streets of Bangladesh. The Ifad group is expected to begin commercial operation in July of this year. Initially, four models of Royal Enfield motorcycles: Bullet, Meteor, Hunter, and Classic will be launched.

Samsung has recently launched its S24 lineup at the galaxy unpacked event on 17 January 2024. We had a chance to get our hands on the device exclusively and here’s what we thought of it in terms of first impressions:

Team Bangladesh has won 15 awards including 3 gold medals at the 25th International Robot Olympiad (IRO). Held from 16-19 January 2024 in Athens, Greece, a total of 1,400 students from 26 countries participated this year, where Team Bangladesh won 3 gold medals, 6 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, and 2 technical medals.

Nasa has lost contact with its tiny helicopter Ingenuity during the hard-working craft's 72nd flight, the space agency said

Grameenphone has released the third episode of its inspirational series, Club Lumière, featuring the Chief Business Officer of Walton, Md. Touhidur Rahman Rad.

For a beginner, programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C++ might deter them as they are very different from traditional languages. Thus, comes Mama Lang, a Bangla-based toy programming language intended to be an easy entryway to coding for Bangla speakers.

Itel has recently released the itel S23+ in Bangladesh. It features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED curved screen with 99% DCI-P3 colour saturation, 400000:1 contrast ratio, and 1080x2400 resolution.

A spacecraft of NASA, orbiting the moon, sent laser beams which successfully bounced off a tiny mirror-based instrument on board the lander that is now on the lunar following India’s landmark moon mission last year.

Mastering the art of asking for a raise is an essential skill in a work environment where conversations about remuneration often remain shrouded in unwarranted discomfort and hesitation, particularly among women. Many employees traverse their entire careers without ever requesting a salary increase, primarily due to the awkwardness associated with the process or fear of appearing greedy.