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Bangladeshi startup PulseTech raises $3m in a bid to tackle counterfeit medicines

PulseTech, a Dhaka-based B2B health-tech platform working to eliminate counterfeit medicines from the market, has raised USD 3 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Vietnam-based venture capital firm AVV and Singapore-headquartered accelerator fund Iterative.

2d ago

James Cameron calls generative AI “horrifying”

James Cameron, the director behind the popular “Avatar” franchise, has described generative artificial intelligence (AI) as “horrifying”.

3d ago

Government to slash mobile import taxes ahead of NEIR launch

Bangladesh is preparing to reduce taxes on legally imported mobile phones as part of a broader effort to stabilise handset prices and strengthen regulation ahead of the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) on December 16. 

3d ago

Honor begins local smartphone production with Bangladesh factory

Honor, the smartphone brand, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Bangladesh on December 2, marking the company’s first move into local smartphone production as it seeks to strengthen its position in one of South Asia’s fastest-growing device markets. 

3d ago

India orders smartphone brands to preload non-removable security app: report

India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned cyber-security application on all new devices sold in the country.

4d ago

Researchers discover antibody that neutralizes 98.5% of HIV strains

An international team of scientists led by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at the University of Cologne has recently identified an antibody capable of neutralizing the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 in almost all tested variants, potentially opening new avenues for treatment and prevention. 

6d ago

Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report

Govt says it hadn’t asked to remove news, commentary, or posts unless those involved misinformation, propaganda

1w ago

Researchers develop gel that regenerates tooth enamel

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have recently developed a protein-based gel that can regenerate tooth enamel – the white, hard, outermost layer that protects each tooth from decay, and temperature changes. 

1w ago

Uber and WeRide introduce driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Uber has recently launched fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi through a partnership with the Chinese autonomous-driving company WeRide, marking the first time the ride-hailing platform has offered driverless services outside the United States. 

1w ago

Amazon announces satellite internet service to race against Starlink

Amazon has recently unveiled the first hardware for its upcoming satellite internet service, positioning itself as a direct challenger to SpaceX’s Starlink in the market for low Earth orbit connectivity. 

1w ago

Why the culture of glorifying overwork needs to stop

Being the last person to leave the office was a badge of honour in the old world

1w ago

From policy to production: bringing equality into RMG and agro-processing management

Capacity development in Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector has long meant training workers on skills at the sewing line.

1w ago

Snapchat begins bank-linked age checks ahead of Australian social media ban for teens

Snapchat has recently begun introducing bank-verified age checks for users in Australia as the country prepares to enforce social media age laws.

1w ago

Importing playlists on Spotify just got easier

Spotify is introducing a new way for listeners to transfer playlists from other music services directly into the app, aiming to make switching platforms less disruptive for users who have built large collections elsewhere. 

1w ago

Pixel 10 users can now share files with iPhone through AirDrop

Google has introduced cross-platform wireless file sharing between Android and Apple devices, beginning with its new Pixel 10 phones. 

2w ago

Meta’s Chief AI Scientist is leaving the company

Yann Lecun, Meta’s Chief AI Scientist and founding director of its Fundamental AI Research unit (FAIR), is leaving the company after 12 years. His departure follows weeks of significant layoffs affecting FAIR, the unit he created to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research.

2w ago

TikTok brings new tool to limit doomscrolling

TikTok, the social media platform, has launched a new digital well-being feature called Time and Well-being, designed to encourage users to manage their screen time and develop healthier online habits on November 19. 

2w ago

Facebook is rolling out new tool to protect reels

Facebook is introducing a new content-protection tool designed to help creators safeguard their original reels across Facebook, and Instagram, according to a recent blog post by Meta.

2w ago