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Pen pal culture endures in digital age as interest in handwritten letters grows
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (331+ words) Despite the dominance of digital communication, pen pal programmes continue to survive and even attract renewed interest, with many people rediscovering the value of handwritten letters. The trend is reflected in stories like that of a woman who recently travelled…...
Infinix launches HOT 70 with improved speed and efficiency
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (281+ words) Sunday May 03, 2026 Global smartphone brand Infinix has launched its latest Hot series device, the Hot 70, in Bangladesh. Positioned as a performance-focused smartphone, the device comes with upgraded features aimed at offering a smoother gaming and everyday user experience. Built around…...
You Tube expands picture-in-picture access to free users globally
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (184+ words) Saturday May 02, 2026 You Tube is expanding its Picture-in-Picture (Pi P) feature to free users globally, allowing viewers to continue watching videos in a small floating window while using other apps. The company said the feature, which was previously available to free…...
Tecno offers electric bike, laptop in Eid campaign
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (237+ words) Saturday May 02, 2026 Tecno has launched its Eid-ul-Azha campaign in Bangladesh, offering customers the chance to win prizes including an electric bike, a laptop, and cashback up to Tk 10, 000. The campaign, which commenced on Friday, 1 May, will run until the day…...
Private submarine cable bid in limbo despite $53m investment
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (873+ words) Saturday May 02, 2026 Key clearances from ministries are still pending Missing the April window risks a one-year delay The project is ready, but vessels await permission Private entry may break monopoly and cut internet costs Private investors aiming to launch Bangladesh's…...
Iran-linked cyber group claims release of personal info of over 2, 000 US Marines
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (380+ words) A hacking outfit calling itself Handala, believed to be connected to Iran, said on Tuesday (28 April) that it had published personal details of US Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf. According to The Wall Street Journal, the hackers posted identifying…...
Cloud computing explained: A simple guide for non-techies
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (1716+ words) Thursday April 30, 2026 Ever feel that cloud computing sounds like a pile of acronyms, hidden fees and choices you are somehow meant to understand straight away? Many readers worry about cost, security and where their data actually lives. The simple version…...
You Tube increases premium and music subscription fees
2+ week, 4+ day ago (168+ words) Thursday April 30, 2026 US Streaming giant You Tube is raising their subscription prices for both Youtube Premium and Youtube Music in the United States. The Individual plan climbs to $15. 99 from $13. 99, while the family plan rises to $26. 99 from $22. 99. Even the limited Premium…...
Channel 1 to resume broadcasting from tomorrow after 16 years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) Channel 1, a private satellite television channel, is set to resume broadcasting from tomorrow (27 April) after 16 years of shutdown. Broadcasting is set to resume tomorrow at 6: 57pm, the channel said in a post on Facebook. Earlier, on 24 February, the Appellate Division had…...
BTA urges priority fuel, energy support to protect telecom connectivity
2+ week, 1+ day ago (441+ words) Tuesday April 21, 2026 The Bangladesh Tower Co Association (BTA) has called for the telecommunications sector to be brought under priority service and supported through dedicated fuel and energy rationing mechanisms, warning that the ongoing fuel crisis could significantly disrupt national connectivity…...