3rd edition of Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2023 gets underway
The opening ceremony of the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2023 was recently held at the BCC Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka.
10 important skills you should put in your CV
Those new to job hunting often find it difficult to decide exactly which skills to mention in their CV. Here are 10 important skills you definitely should put in your CV.
Nagad now a billion dollar venture: ICT State Minister Palak
The ICT State Minister mentioned this during the official inauguration of the ‘Meghna Pay’ banking service at The Westin Dhaka recently.
Automobiles
Dhaka Motor Show 2023: A glimpse into the future of local automobile scene
One of the most celebrated automotive shows of the country returned for its 16th instalment, where, like every year, local automotive manufacturers showcased the latest cars, bikes and other aftermarket supporting parts for vehicles. Besides the new releases, there have also been a few tuner cars to look for as well.
30 km/h speed limit for motorcycles: how logical is it?
A new road policy was proposed recently, which limits the maximum speed of motorcycles below 126cc inside Dhaka.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023 kicks off
The 3-day international exhibition will remain open from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM and continue till Saturday, March 18.
Avik Anwar from Bangladesh wins Gulf ProCar Championship
Avik Anwar from Bangladesh recently won the final race of the UAE Gulf ProCar Championship as well as the Race 1 of Round 5 of the same championship event, making him the first Bangladeshi to win two consecutive Formula-1 track races.
Audi launches Electric Vehicle charging station in Tejgaon
Located in the Audi service cente in Tejgaon, Audi Bangladesh recently introduced the first electric charging station for electric vehicles in the country.
Dhaka Motor Show 2023 begins March 16
The Dhaka Motor Show annually features a large international exhibition of automobiles and is a much-anticipated event for local motor enthusiasts.
The Audi Activesphere concept: Unorthodox in automation
With the immense versatility of the body design and cutting-edge technology packed inside, Audi seems to spew new competition-bending traditional car designs.
Mercedes joins Google to offer cars with 'supercomputer-like performance’
Mercedes said the collaboration with Google would allow it to offer traffic information and automatic rerouting in its cars.
Outer Space
First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit
The world's first 3D-printed rocket launched successfully on Wednesday, marking a step forward for the California company behind the innovative spacecraft, though it failed to reach orbit
Take photos of planets with telescopes in Dhaka
During the event, attendants can look at the moon and planets through telescopes and also connect their smartphones to the telescopes and take pictures of nebulae and galaxies.
Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS to bring back stranded crew
The Soyuz MS-23, which lifted off from Baikonour space centre in Kazakhstan on Friday, is to bring back Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, and US astronaut Francisco Rubio in September
Saudi Arabia to send its first woman into space
Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) "during the second quarter of 2023", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday.
Hubble captures mysterious ‘spokes’ gliding across Saturn’s rings
The return of the spokes is one of the earliest signs that Saturn is entering a new season as it approaches the autumnal equinox of its northern hemisphere, which is expected to occur on May 6, 2025, for the first time in about 15 years.
Truck-sized asteroid misses Earth
A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed out of the darkness a few days ago -- with the Earth in its sights -- sailed harmlessly past us on Thursday, space scientists said.
NASA to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027
NASA will partner with the US military's research and development agency, DARPA, to develop nuclear-powered rockets that could fly astronauts to Mars.
Historic UK rocket mission ends in failure
An attempt to launch the first rocket into orbit from UK soil ended in failure on Tuesday, with scientists reporting an "anomaly" as it neared its goal.
Science, Gadgets, and Tech
6 ways to protect your eyes while using smartphones
Following these simple habits can go a long way to maintaining your eyesight for the years to come.
TECNO launches SPARK 10 Pro in Bangladesh
SPARK 10 Pro is equipped with a 50MP AI rear camera and comes with adjustable dual soft lights on its 32MP front camera. The device also features a hard-wearing starry glass back panel and a 6.8-inch 90Hz FHD+ display.
Dhaka's air quality improves after two days of rain
Dhakaiites were greeted with clearer-than-usual weather today as the air quality in Dhaka has improved significantly following two days of rainfall in the last week. According to the U.S. Embassy air quality monitor, the AQI (Air Quality Index) at 12 PM today was at 57, the lowest it has been in the last month.
5 ways to earn up to Tk 1 lakh per month with ChatGPT
While most of the questions or prompts have been placed for entertainment purposes, the AI model can perform some useful functions which can result in financial benefits as well.
The technology behind OpenAI's ChatGPT: Generative AI
Here is everything you need to know about this technology.
'I'm back': Trump returns to Facebook, YouTube after 2-year ban
The posts on his Facebook page and YouTube channel, titled "I'M BACK!", show a CNN video announcing Trump's election as president in the 2016 race against Hillary Clinton. It then fades to a "Trump 2024" screen
Microsoft announces AI-powered Copilot
Copilot harnesses the potential of massive language models in conjunction with business data and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
TikTok says US threatens ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes
The move is the most dramatic in a series of recent steps by US officials and legislators who have raised fears that TikTok's US user data could be passed on to China's government. ByteDance-owned TikTok has more than 100 million US users
Tech & Startup Multimedia
Why should you use eSIM?
eSIM is being introduced in Bangladesh. A private telecommunication company is set to bring eSIM to the market. But what is eSIM? What is the difference between a regular SIM card and an eSIM?
$5 billion export from ICT industry by 2025?
Bangladesh aims to achieve exports worth $5 billion from its ICT industry by 2025. The Daily Star's Tech section editor Shahriar Rahman speaks to former BASIS President Syed Almas Kabir on how it can be achieved in this episode of Star Connects.
What will solve the complications in e-commerce deliveries?
The Daily Star editor of Toggle Shahriar Rahman discusses possible solutions to the complications in e-commerce behind stagnating deliveries with Saifur Rahman, Senior IT Specialist, Australian Public Service, in Star Connects.
3rd edition of Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2023 gets underway
The opening ceremony of the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2023 was recently held at the BCC Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka.
10 important skills you should put in your CV
Those new to job hunting often find it difficult to decide exactly which skills to mention in their CV. Here are 10 important skills you definitely should put in your CV.
2 Bangladeshi World Champion teams participate in the NASA program
The champion teams, Team Olik (2018) and Team Mohakash (2021) participated in the NASA program on 15th and 16 March 2023 at the NASA headquarters in Washington DC, USA.
7 hidden Facebook features you didn't know about
Aside from the most basic functions such as posting, commenting and reacting, Facebook has a myriad of hidden features that most active users don't know about. Here are some of the more helpful ones.
Waqt Al Salaah: An essential app for all muslims worldwide
During the sacred month of Ramadan, Waqt Al Salaah provides the daily timings for suhoor and iftar.
10 tips to beat fatigue and manage work stress during Ramadan
With the arrival of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims around the world, office hours can become a challenge for many who are observing the tradition.
ChatGPT gets “A” in Bangladesh and Global Studies SSC exam
The AI secured 50 marks out of 70 in the Creative Question (CQ) section.
First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit
The world's first 3D-printed rocket launched successfully on Wednesday, marking a step forward for the California company behind the innovative spacecraft, though it failed to reach orbit
TikTok creators, some US Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app
TikTok creators and three US Democratic Party lawmakers said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more employees
“Given the uncertain economy and the uncertainty that exists in the near future, we have chosen to be more streamlined in our costs and headcount,” Jassy said in a memo to staff.