National,Business & Commerce,Science & Technology,Religion

How to choose the right air conditioner for your home in Bangladesh

As temperatures continue to rise across Bangladesh, air conditioners are quickly becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Whether you are planning to install an AC in your bedroom, living room, or office, choosing the right unit can significantly impact cooling performance, electricity c...

Science & Technology

Nationwide smartphone photography contest announced

OPPO Bangladesh, in collaboration with Pathshala South Asian Institute of Photography, presents a national photography contest that pays homage to this enduring power of the image—the OPPO Reno15 Series 5G Photography Contest, inspired by the theme Every Photo Tells A Story.Under the unifying ...

National,Business & Commerce,Feature,Science & Technology

Bangladeshi platform PowerinAI changing global business through AI sales automation

Recent research has shown that if a potential customer’s message can be answered within an hour, the chances of a sale or fruitful discussion in online business increase by 7 times. And if this response can be given within 5 minutes, the chances of connection and conversion with the lead incre...

World,ICT,Science & Technology

Belfast council to suspend X over AI deepfake fears

Belfast City Council is set to suspend its use of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, amid concerns over the misuse of its AI tool Grok to create sexualised deepfake images.The council’s strategic and resources committee decided on Friday to halt posting on its X account and in...

World,ICT,Science & Technology

Meta temporarily blocks teens from accessing AI characters

Meta has announced it is suspending teenagers’ access to its artificial intelligence characters, at least for now, according to a blog post released Friday.The company, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp, said that in the coming weeks, teens will no longer be able to use AI characters while Met...

National,Education & Research

BAU researchers develop cost-effective, eco-friendly “BAU Biochar Stove”

UNB: A team of researchers from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has developed a low-cost, environment-friendly stove named the “BAU Biochar Stove,” which can be used simultaneously for cooking and biochar (organic charcoal) production.The innovation has been developed with ...

National,Business & Commerce,ICT,Science & Technology

HONOR launches Guinness World record holder X9d in Bangladesh

Global technology brand  HONOR Bangladesh launched its latest smartphone,HONOR X9d, at a special event on Sunday setting a new benchmark in durability and batteryperformance for mid-range smartphones.The event also announced Saif Hassan, a prominent figure in Bangladesh cricket, as HONOR’...

National,Politics

Hadi murder chargesheet by Jan 7: Home Secretary

The chargesheet in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi will be submitted by January 7, said Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary to the Home Affairs Ministry on Monday.The Home Secretary said this at a press briefing held at the Secretariat.“The chargesheet in Hadi murd...

National,Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,ICT,Science & Technology

PriyoShop crowned champion at South Asia ICT Award 2025

PriyoShop, Bangladesh's leading tech-enabled supply chain with fintech platform, has been crowned Champion at the prestigious South Asia ICT Award 2025. The victory comes during Bangladesh's Victory Month, making it a doubly meaningful achievement for the homegrown fintech company. Banglades...

Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND,ICT,Science & Technology

AI based smartphones really 'SMART'

Were phones from a few years ago as smart as today's phones? They could take pictures, but they couldn't take bright pictures in the dark of night. Google Assistant or Bixby was there, but they didn't work so fast and accurately. The real hero behind this change is the AI chipset or arti...

ICT

Salextra launches first 4G Cloud feature phone in country

Salextra Limited has launched the country’s first dedicated key-enabled 4G cloud feature phone, named Extra R24, bringing smartphone-like features to the feature phone market at an affordable price.The Xtra R24 is priced at Tk 2,499 and supports 4G connectivity, along with up to 2GB of data st...

ICT

CHINT Lighting products now in Bangladesh

The country’s lighting sector is set for a transformation as DX Hi Tech Industries Limited, part of DX Group, becomes the exclusive distributor of CHINT Lighting.The agreement brings the internationally acclaimed brand's innovative LED solutions to Bangladeshi consumers.CHINT, operating in...

ICT

OnePlus Nord 5 series now available nationwide

OnePlus officially introduced the highly anticipated Nord 5 Series in Bangladesh. The series is now available for purchase across the country at all authorized OnePlus outlets and online platforms. All Made in Bangladesh units of Nord 5 series purchased through official channels will enjoy Lifetime ...

ICT

Infinix GT 30 Pro to boost Esports

Bangladesh's mobile gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, with competitive esports gaining traction among youth through campus tournaments and international events like the PUBG MOBILE SUPER LEAGUE (PMSL). Recognizing this growth, Infinix has launched its GT 30 Pro smartphone as the official dev...

ICT

HONOR X6c launched in Bangladesh

Global smartphone brand HONOR has officially introduced its latest budget-friendly device, the HONOR X6c, in Bangladesh at a launch event held at Smart Tower, the company's local headquarters. Packed with AI-driven capabilities, the phone aims to revolutionize the entry-level smartphone segment ...

ICT

New cybersecurity solution helps organisations identify hidden vulnerabilities

A major advancement in cybersecurity protection has been introduced to help businesses detect and address critical weaknesses in their digital defenses. The enhanced security solution now includes Internal Attack Surface Management (IASM), powered by industry-leading vulnerability assessment te...

ICT

Is AI-generated music a threat to music industry?

With more than 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, psychedelic rock band The Velvet Sundown is raking in thousands of dollars and has the music industry asking itself tough questions 一 and they’re not about whether the ’70s are coming back. The “band” was recently ...

ICT

Global Brand named official distributor of Starlink

The country is set to experience a major digital transformation as Global Brand PLC, a trusted technology company, becomes the official distributor of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in the country. With approval from BTRC and BIDA, this service will bring high-speed connectivity to...

ICT

DimHum launches crowd shipping service, connecting US, Bangladesh

DimHum Inc., launched its crowd shipping services connecting the USA - Bangladesh - USA, with rapid expansion plans to include Canada, and over 150 countries within the next year. DimHum offers a groundbreaking way for people to send gifts, important personal items, and essential goods—su...

ICT

Xiaomi to get insurance services from MetLife

 Xiaomi Technologies Bangladesh Private Limited penned an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to provide insurance benefits to its employees.The agreement signing was held at the Xiaomi Technologies Bangladesh Private Limited head office in the capital recently.Xiaomi Technologies Bangladesh Coun...