The internet is for everyone, so its governance must belong to everyone: Charles Mok

Charles Mok discusses the future of the internet, AI governance, digital rights, cybersecurity, and the role of multistakeholder cooperation in shaping digital policy.
3 HOUR(s)

Curated Cars 2.0: Back again to show the standards

If last year's Curated Cars showed Dhaka's car scene could put on a proper show, this year's edition made a statement: this is what the city's automotive culture can look like when someone actually takes the time to curate it.
4 HOUR(s)

No government is ready for AI's impact, warns Bill Gates

No government in the world is prepared for the changes artificial intelligence will bring to society, Bill Gates has recently said in a Reuters interview.
6 HOUR(s)

The untold stories of bagh bidhobas, tiger widows of the Sunderbans

In Shyamnagar, tiger widows known as bagh bidhobas face severe social isolation, poverty, and cultural stigma after losing their husbands in the Sundarbans forest, revealing deep trauma, economic hardship, and systemic abandonment across coastal communities.
14 September 2026

In conversation with Gobinda Basak: A life woven in crafts

Preserve Bangladesh's rich heritage in Tangail by supporting handloom weavers like Gobinda Basak, who struggle against modern power looms, surging yarn costs, and digital market disconnects while reinventing classic sarees into modern fashion.
14 September 2026

KL-YES US exchange program for Bangladeshi school students

Applications for the KL Youth Exchange and Study programme are now open.
14 September 2026

Porcelain Kiss: Inside an indie artist's dark electronic soundscapes

A conversation with indie dreamscape artist Porcelain Kiss.
13 September 2026

Fake Bangladeshi expatriate persona found in AI surveillance operation

An AI-assisted surveillance operation prepared a fake online identity appearing to represent a Bangladeshi expatriate in Sharjah, according to findings published by Anthropic.
13 September 2026

Before AI enters Bangladesh’s justice system, we must decide who is accountable

Artificial intelligence could help make legal services in Bangladesh more accessible. But before we entrust it with citizens’ legal problems, we must decide who is accountable when it gets them wrong.
13 September 2026

The next decade of cyber resilience will depend on skills and awareness, says Kaspersky APAC chief

In an interview with The Daily Star, Adrian Hia, Kaspersky’s managing director for Asia-Pacific discussed Bangladesh’s position in Kaspersky’s Asia-Pacific strategy, among many other things.
13 September 2026

Chevening 2027-2028: Fully-funded master's degree in the UK

Chevening Scholarship 2027-2028 application guide.
13 September 2026

The biggest risks Anthropic disrupted

Anthropic says it has disrupted operations using Claude for espionage, surveillance, weapons development, and fraud, with some attackers using AI to perform work that previously required teams of specialists.
13 September 2026

Sam Altman rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026 over safety concerns

OpenAI will not go public in 2026, chief executive Sam Altman has said, citing safety concerns surrounding increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems.
13 September 2026

Roblox to let creators ship games as standalone apps

Roblox plans to let creators distribute their games as standalone apps across mobile, PC, and consoles.
13 September 2026

Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow down AI model development

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called on AI companies to slow the pace at which they improve model capabilities, outlining a three-step framework designed to buy more time to manage the technology's risks.
13 September 2026

Meet Purna, the new generation’s keeper of Old Dhaka

Maliha Masharat Hossain Purna brings old Dhaka heritage to life for Generation Z through cinematic Instagram reels. Recreating vintage fashion and documenting historic spaces, her creative storytelling inspires youth to embrace authentic Bangladeshi culture.
13 September 2026

Weavers and the human cost of Tangail tant

Struggling Tangail saree handloom artisans in Pathrail face rising material costs, market delays, and heavy mahajan debts. Sustainable credit access and yarn support are essential to preserve Bangladesh’s vital cultural weaving heritage for future generations.
13 September 2026

Why are we so afraid of being disliked?

Break free from validation traps by practicing boundaries and honest self-reflection. Ditch social media approval pressure to cultivate authentic self-worth, align choices with personal values, and build lasting confidence through intentional, meaningful living.
12 September 2026

Are we raising a generation that doesn’t read?

Excessive smartphone exposure weakens children’s reading comprehension and literacy scores, warning educators like Maria Mahmud and Mir Adiba Awlad. Parents can boost academic success by delaying phone ownership and inspiring early book discovery.
12 September 2026

This website is trying to document Bangladesh’s hidden child sexual abuse crisis

Awaz.bd allows individuals to anonymously document childhood sexual abuse experiences to help address key information gaps
10 September 2026