The Dolly Parton we will remember

Celebrate country icon Dolly Parton, whose legacy spans East Tennessee to global hearts with classics like Jolene. Her unmatched songwriting, Imagination Library philanthropy, and unapologetic authenticity redefine stardom, leaving an enduring model of true generosity.
27 August 2026

How solomaxxing is changing the way we look at being alone

Embrace solomaxxing by intentionally enjoying solo dining, cinema trips, and travel from Dhaka cafes to international adventures. Young adults like Sarwat Sameen and Nusrat Kamal reclaim their independence by experiencing life without waiting for partners.
27 August 2026

Can digital closeness ever replace actually being together?

Global connections thrive through digital rituals like voice notes, daily video calls, and group chats spanning Dhaka to Jeddah. While virtual presence keeps distant families close, screen-based intimacy leaves an undeniable emotional void.
27 August 2026

How load shedding is disrupting daily life

Navigating scorching Bangladeshi summers, residents across Dhaka face relentless load shedding, driving up electricity bills while disrupting household water supplies, garment factory production, and student exam preparation amid pervasive financial and emotional anxiety.
27 August 2026

Apple sets September 9 date for next iPhone launch event

Apple has confirmed its next product launch event will take place on September 9.
27 August 2026

Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video generation model

Alibaba has launched Wan3.0, its latest artificial intelligence video-generation model, as the Chinese technology group increases investment in AI.
25 August 2026

Google expands Gemini AI for legal sector

Google has expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform with tools designed specifically for lawyers and law firms.
25 August 2026

UK and Ukraine sign AI defence partnership

Britain and Ukraine have signed a partnership to jointly develop artificial intelligence technology for defence and national security.
25 August 2026

Brazil fines TikTok parent ByteDance over teen data handling

Brazil’s data protection authority, ANPD, has fined ByteDance 153.8 million reais ($29.81 million) for allegedly violating the country’s General Data Protection Law. According to a report by Reuters, the decision was published in the official gazette on Tuesday.
25 August 2026

New Zealand plans to ban social media for under-16s

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from using social media.
25 August 2026

Xiaomi launches new AI chips made with TSMC

Xiaomi unveiled its in-house Xring O3, O100, and D100 processors manufactured by TSMC for smartphones, AI workloads, and autonomous driving.
25 August 2026

The Gen-Z guide to staying sane during recruitment season

A guide for fresh graduates navigating recruitment season without burnout through tracking systems, feed curation, and tailored interview preparation.
25 August 2026

This website wants to make Bangladesh’s bribe economy visible

GhushSite is tracking what Bangladeshis say when they are asked to pay bribes.
24 August 2026

Nvidia in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round: report

Nvidia is in discussions to invest in Perplexity as part of an equity funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, The Information recently reported.
24 August 2026

Hugging Face may be up for sale, valued at $13 billion: report

AI startup Hugging Face, which hosts open-source large language models and datasets, has been exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, according to a Business Insider report.
24 August 2026

India plans to launch its first tokenised corporate bond pilot: report

India is set to introduce tokenised corporate bonds next month, as it trials blockchain technology for instant settlement of bond trades, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said to Reuters on Monday.
24 August 2026

Mini human brains grown in labs could outperform AI, researchers say

Scientists at laboratories across the United States and Australia are growing miniature human brains from stem cells and training them to perform computing task.
24 August 2026

From grooming to advocacy: The growing mission of Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain

Founded by Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain, Dhaka's Pampered Paws Bangladesh expands pet-care services and advocates for stray animal welfare through community education, Gulshan Lake Park's Dog Walking Club, and urban coexistence initiatives.
24 August 2026

Rising from the ashes: Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma return with renewed purpose

Following a devastating fire, House of Ahmed launched Chapter 2 at Gulshan's Ventura Mall in Dhaka, redefining contemporary Bangladeshi luxury through exquisite zardozi craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and high-profile celebrity fashion ensembles.
24 August 2026

Why we owe street animals a better solution than culling

Nahid Islam Bristy of Furry Friends Foundation advocates for CNVR to manage stray dog populations in Dhaka, highlighting how relocation fails while humane sterilization prevents disease, curbs cruelty, and builds safer, healthier urban communities.
23 August 2026