PowerinAI launches sales automation platform

PowerinAI, a Dhaka-based software company, has launched an artificial intelligence–driven sales automation platform aimed at helping businesses respond to customer enquiries more quickly across time zones and markets.
7 February 2026, 15:56 PM

Onslaught of AI content aims to sway voters

Unofficial pro‑BNP and pro-Jamaat actors flood social media with disinformation and manipulative narratives, often using religion; pro‑AL pages target the interim government and NCP’s female politicians.
29 January 2026, 18:45 PM

Imo introduces AI system to identify and restrict scam accounts

Messaging app Imo has launched an AI-based safety system aimed at detecting and limiting scam-related activity on its platform. The company says the system uses automated analysis of user behaviour and activity patterns to identify accounts associated with scams.
29 December 2025, 18:25 PM

Aston Martin GT 8 Pro Dream Edition review: fast, flashy and a bit fussy

This is a phone that wants you to know it’s “special” before you’ve even peeled off the factory film.
30 November 2025, 12:44 PM

Behind the lens: Zeiss and Vivo outline plans to advance mobile photography

ZEISS and vivo are expanding a co-engineering partnership aimed at improving smartphone imaging, with Bangladesh identified as a priority market, according to executives from both companies.
28 October 2025, 15:58 PM

Why Bangladesh needs more STEM content on TikTok

TikTok’s dedicated STEM feed has now launched in Bangladesh, creating an in-app home for science, technology, engineering, and maths. The move shifts STEM from the margins of the feed into a visible destination, with curation designed to surface credible explainers, hands-on demos, and problem-solving tips in Bangla and English. 
19 October 2025, 08:12 AM

Asus Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC: A cutting-edge blend of performance and value

The Asus Vivobook S15 Copilot+ marks a significant milestone in portable computing, combining sleek design, powerful performance, and an innovative AI-driven experience.
22 December 2024, 17:29 PM

How TikTok reshapes digital storytelling

The rise of TikTok has significantly transformed the digital storytelling landscape, particularly in an era marked by shrinking attention spans and an increasing demand for immediate content.
11 November 2024, 15:32 PM

ICT officers demand creation of dedicated cadre

Government ICT officers are pressing for the urgent establishment of an “ICT Cadre” to address long-standing grievances and modernise the nation’s digital infrastructure. At a press conference held in Dhaka’s BTMC building on Friday, the Government ICT Officers Forum, representing around 2,000 first-class gazetted officers, renewed their call for the creation of the cadre, which was initially proposed over four years ago.
7 September 2024, 18:40 PM

Japan is next level for retro game collectors

Around 70-80 percent of customers are foreign tourists, who have flocked to Japan in record numbers this year, store manager Komura, who only gave his surname, told AFP.
4 September 2024, 04:18 AM

TikTok celebrates Ramadan in Bangladesh

TikTok has launched a Ramadan campaign in Bangladesh, incorporating both online and offline activities to observe the holy month. The company distributed 1,000 Ramadan care boxes to creators for further distribution to selected individuals and organizations, emphasizing charity during Ramadan. Additionally, TikTok developed a playbook by its global team to provide creators with strategies for engagement and content creation during Ramadan. The playbook includes calendar highlights, product adoption tips, and best practices.
8 April 2024, 10:17 AM

AI vs humans: influencers face competition from virtual models

Social media influencers have embraced artificial intelligence to spice up their content but they are also facing growing competition from AI-generated Instagramers, TikTokers and YouTubers
7 April 2024, 06:02 AM

Swords, headsets and Indian wedding for Zuckerberg's Asia tour

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg was in Japan on Monday on a mini-Asia tour involving sword-making, mixed-reality headsets in Seoul and reportedly also lavish pre-wedding celebrations for an Indian multi-billionaire's son
26 February 2024, 07:11 AM

'Game of Thrones' author, other writers sue ChatGPT creator over copyrights

"Game of Thrones" author George RR Martin and other best-selling fiction writers have filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the tech startup of violating their copyrights to fuel its generative AI chatbot ChatGPT.
21 September 2023, 09:09 AM

AI both a risk and opportunity for journalism: study

AI is both a threat and an opportunity for journalism, with more than half of those surveyed for a new report saying they had concerns about its ethical implications on their work.
20 September 2023, 07:34 AM

Musk says X could charge all users 'small monthly payment'

Online platform X could introduce a monthly fee for all users, its owner Elon Musk said Monday, citing the need to cut down on bots.
19 September 2023, 07:33 AM

A love letter to Cricket 07

For most of the West, EA Sports is synonymous with franchises like FIFA and Madden NFL. But venture a little eastward, especially into the heart of South Asia, and you'll discover a cultural phenomenon that remains etched in our collective memories: EA Sports Cricket 07. 
16 August 2023, 17:31 PM

Saudi Arabia invests heavily in gaming to propel diversification

Saudi Arabia has made a resolute commitment to invest $8 billion in the gaming industry over the past year, with ambitious plans to become an international gaming hub.
6 August 2023, 09:22 AM

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The ultimate ultra

Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.
28 July 2023, 04:00 AM

AI news presenters: What they mean for the future of newsroom

Since the debut of the country's first-ever artificial intelligence news presenter named 'Aparajita', there has been a raging debate regarding whether AI news presenters will take over the job of human news presenters in Bangladesh.
20 July 2023, 10:52 AM