Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication organized a community dialogue on Sunday in Patuakhali addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The event formed part of BNNRC's project, which aims to strengthen resilience against digital violence while promoting technological development. The Embassy of Switzerland and Global Affairs Canada provided funding through the Nagorikata Civic Engagement Fund Programme. GFA Consulting Group offered technical assistance for the initiative.
Thirty-five participants attended from local administration, internet service providers, women-led organizations, and youth groups. Representatives came from SHUJAN, SANAK, The Hunger Project, and other civil society organizations. Media...
Former Delhi cricket captain Mithun Manhas stands as the sole candidate for Board of Control for Cricket in India president after nominations closed Sunday. The 45-year-old batsman never represented India internationally but moved into administrative roles following his first-class career. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the unopposed election will take place September 28. Roger Binny stepped down from the presidency in August upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party members and BCCI officials selected Manhas during Saturday discussions at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence.
Manhas recently served as director for the cricket association in Indian-administered Kashmir before his...
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs appointed poet Rezauddin Stalin as director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday. This decision follows a week after Abul Foyez Md Alauddin Khan temporarily held the position alongside his regular ministerial duties. The academy has experienced frequent leadership changes since Liaquat Ali Lucky resigned in August 2024 after the Awami League government fell during student protests. Syed Jamil Ahmed served as director general from September until February 2025, when Mohammad Wares Hossain became acting director. The government simultaneously named four department directors to work under Stalin's leadership.
The new appointments feature filmmaker Shaheen Dil-Riaz leading Training, media...
Pakistan eliminated Bangladesh from the Six Nations Commonwealth Beach Handball Championship semi-finals on Sunday in Kulhudhuffushi, Maldives. The Pakistani team secured victory with scores of 22-17 and 27-5 across two sets. Bangladesh had previously fallen to Sri Lanka in straight sets with margins of 26-10 and 24-14. The team had advanced to the semi-final round by defeating Maldives, South Africa, and India during earlier tournament play. Bangladesh will compete for third place on Monday at 5 PM Bangladesh Standard Time against whichever team loses the Sri Lanka versus Maldives semi-final.
Faridpur demonstrators agreed to suspend railway and highway blockades after meeting with local officials on Sunday. The High Court scheduled September 26 for hearing the Election Commission's response regarding constituency boundary disputes. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Molla mediated discussions with protest organizers during an hour-long session. Political activists and residents had blocked transportation routes since early September after the Election Commission transferred Algi and Hamirdi Unions from the Faridpur-4 to the Faridpur-2 constituency. The boundary changes sparked widespread demonstrations, disrupting travel for commuters.
Protesters committed to waiting for the judicial decision before resuming their...
Gazi Pumps & Motors maintains market leadership in Bangladesh's water pump and motor industry for nearly twenty-five years. The company serves agricultural, household, and industrial sectors across all sixty-four districts through extensive distribution networks and service centers. Bangladesh's pump and motor market expanded to exceed Taka 2,000 crore in 2025, driven by government, private, and public sector demand. The firm operates as part of Gazi Group, a major conglomerate with five decades of experience spanning manufacturing, trade, banking, and media sectors. Chief Operating Officer Md. Ashraf Uddin emphasizes the company's commitment to research, development, and customer loyalty over short-term profits.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company attracts substantial interest for its advanced 2-nanometer manufacturing technology. The chip producer has confirmed partnerships with fifteen clients who plan to utilize this cutting-edge process node. Ten of these partnerships focus on high-performance computing applications, demonstrating significant artificial intelligence sector involvement. Bren Higgins from KLA Corporation revealed that these customers demand rigorous performance specifications for their designs. This trend indicates that AI companies will consume substantial manufacturing capacity.
Major technology corporations like Google, Broadcom, Amazon, and OpenAI seek advanced processes for custom artificial intelligence...
Meta advances its smart eyewear strategy through the development of dual-display glasses, representing another step toward mainstream augmented reality adoption. The company is pursuing this intermediate technology while awaiting the full launch of its AR glasses, scheduled for 2027. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman revealed that Meta has begun production on eyewear featuring twin screens positioned on each lens. This approach builds upon the company's previous Ray-Ban collaborations that introduced basic smart functionality to consumers. The evolution progressed from simple camera and audio features to notification displays.
The dual-screen design allows users to access information, such as messages, navigation data, and calendar...
Samsung plans to enhance the Galaxy S26 Ultra with advanced display technology that surpasses previous models. The company will implement M14 OLED panels alongside Color Filter on Encapsulation technology for superior performance. These upgrades deliver 30 percent brighter displays compared to M13 variants, while significantly extending the screen lifespan. The enhanced panel increases light transmission efficiency and reduces power consumption through innovative engineering.
ETNews reports that Samsung will limit M14 OLED technology exclusively to the Ultra variant. The Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Edge models will continue using older M13 panels instead. Samsung may also introduce Flex Magic Pixel technology for built-in privacy...
