MUN alert: How to report a missing child
21 September 2026
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NASA develops new method to track shifts in Earth’s centre of mass
21 September 2026
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Hacker group claims to have hijacked rival gang's website
21 September 2026
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Mobile phone use reaches 89.6% in Bangladesh: BBS
20 September 2026
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Anthropic weighs new model launch as OpenAI's Astra gains ground: report
20 September 2026
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AI safety fears mount as researchers quit and labs admit losing control
20 September 2026
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OWS shipments grow as TWS market declines in Q2 2026
19 September 2026
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Samsung leads global smartphone shipments in H1 2026 as market contracts
19 September 2026
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iPhone Duo v Galaxy Z Fold8: Can Apple challenge Samsung’s foldable lead?
18 September 2026
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Shift / Bangladesh drivers secure podium finishes at Malaysia Festival of Speed
17 September 2026
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With hard copies delayed, NCTB textbooks now available online
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has launched digital versions of its primary and secondary textbooks online. The digital rollout comes as a response to setbacks in the delivery of hard copy books, which are still in the process of being printed and distributed.
2 January 2025
Putin eyes for AI development with Chinese cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his government and Sberbank, the country’s largest bank, to strengthen collaboration with China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) according to an order published on the Kremlin’s website on 1 January.
2 January 2025
'Godfather of AI' opposes OpenAI's for-profit shift: report
Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as the 'godfather of AI', has voiced strong opposition to OpenAI’s move to transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit company, as per a recent report by Business Insider.
2 January 2025
10 tech trends to look out for in 2025
Following the tech advancements of 2024, the year 2025 promises more advancements in technology across various domains. From regulatory changes in artificial intelligence (AI) to breakthroughs in quantum security, here are seven trends you should look out for which might shape 2025:
1 January 2025
AI chatbots show early signs of dementia: study finds
AI chatbots are showing signs of early dementia-like cognitive impairment, according to a recent study published in The BMJ, a peer-reviewed medical journal. Researchers tested leading chatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a tool designed to spot early signs of dementia in humans.
1 January 2025
Gen Beta begins baby steps tomorrow, following Gen Alpha and Gen Z
A new generational cohort, Generation Beta, will officially begin on 1 January 2025, marking the emergence of a cohort expected to grow up in a world defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital connectivity, and pressing environmental challenges.
31 December 2024
Chinese hackers stole sensitive U.S. documents: Report
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department's systems this month, gaining access to sensitive, unclassified documents, according to a letter shared with lawmakers and obtained by Reuters.
31 December 2024
Nvidia acquires Run ai for $700 mln
Nvidia, the chipmaker, announced on 30 December that it has finalised its $700 million acquisition of Run:ai, Israeli AI startup.
31 December 2024
EU finally mandates USB-C chargers for all devices
The European Union (EU) has officially announced the implementation of its long-awaited mandate for USB-C chargers, requiring all new portable electronic devices sold in the EU to adopt the standardised charging port.
30 December 2024
Hackers attacked several Chrome extensions: Report
A series of cyberattacks has compromised multiple Google Chrome browser extensions, impacting several companies since mid-December, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 December 2024
AI data centres are 'distorting' U.S. power grid: Report
The rapid expansion of data centres catering to artificial intelligence (AI) demands is raising concerns about its impact on the U.S. power grid, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
30 December 2024
Ukraine to get Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service
Ukraine’s leading mobile operator Kyivstar has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to introduce direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, its parent company VEON announced on Monday, according to a recent report by Reuters.
30 December 2024
AT&T, Verizon secure from Salt Typhoon cyber espionage operation: Report
Two American telecom companies, AT&T and Verizon, have confirmed the security of their U.S. networks following cyber espionage attempts linked to the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon operation.
29 December 2024
Russian court fines TikTok 3 mln roubles
A Moscow court has fined TikTok three million roubles (around $28,930) for failing to comply with Russian legal restrictions on the distribution of specific types of information, according to a recent report by Reuters.
29 December 2024
10 AI buzzwords that defined 2024
Here is a glimpse into ten of the most pivotal AI terms that have not only defined discussions in technology, policy, and everyday life this year but are also transforming industries and society at large.
29 December 2024
World's first carbon-14 diamond battery unveiled; may last a thousand years
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking carbon-14 diamond battery, offering a potential energy source that could last thousands of years.
29 December 2024
Pro-Russian hackers target Italian ministry and airport websites: report
A wave of cyber attacks disrupted ten official websites in Italy on Saturday, including those of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s two airports, temporarily taking them offline, according to a recent report by Reuters.
29 December 2024
Is Elon Musk really coming to Bangladesh?
Recently, there have been ongoing speculations that billionaire businessman Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, will visit Bangladesh in the upcoming international investment conference hosted by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in Dhaka tentatively in April 2025. However, is it really true or just a speculation?
28 December 2024
Apple does not plan to create a search engine: Apple Senior VP
Apple has no intention of developing its own search engine, according to Eddy Cue, the company’s Senior Vice President of Services. Cue disclosed Apple’s position during a recent court filing in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) case against Google’s dominance in the search industry.
28 December 2024
OpenAI to turn for-profit: Here’s what’s happening
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, announced on Friday that it plans to restructure as a public benefit corporation (PBC) - shifting to a for-profit company from its previous non-profit structure. Here's what they have planned.
28 December 2024