Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer and journalist. He is currently a reporter at The Daily Star.

Team Adamantine to fly Hong Kong in June to represent Bangladesh

Team Adamantine from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has recently secured first place in the ‘Business Case Competition 2025’ and will represent Bangladesh at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong this June. 

1d ago

Postal workers to get e-bikes for smooth delivery services: Faiz Taiyeb

Bangladesh’s postal service is introducing a series of reforms aimed at improving delivery efficiency, including the allocation of electric bikes to postmen, according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology.

4d ago

Investment Summit: Young entrepreneurs pitch businesses

The Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025 took place on April 9 as part of the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka. The event spotlighted 30 youth-led ventures from across the country, offering a platform for entrepreneurs to present their innovations and business models to investors and industry observers.

1w ago

Users test out Starlink internet speed at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Starlink, the satellite-based internet service provider founded by Elon Musk, has begun its operations in Bangladesh with a trial service. Starlink is being showcased today on the third day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka.

1w ago

Bangladesh signs MoU with NASA for space exploration

Bangladesh has become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, an international space exploration agreement by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka on April 8.

1w ago

Bangladesh has significant investment potential: experts

Bangladesh has significant potential for investment but poor infrastructure, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles in the country remain concerns, according to businesspeople at Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025.

1w ago

Bangladesh Bank announces Tk 800 crore equity fund for startups

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur today announced two major funds to support the country’s startup ecosystem during the ongoing Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.

1w ago

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off

Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 has begun at Intercontinental Dhaka on April 7, 2025. 

1w ago
March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Starlink to demonstrate internet service at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is set to conduct a demonstration of its services at the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit, scheduled to take place from April 7 to April 10 in Dhaka.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

The man who flew

On March 4, 2025, the sky over Jafarganj, near the banks of the Jamuna River, witnessed a remarkable feat—one that defied the expectations of an entire village. Amidst the cheers of an awestruck crowd, Julhas Molla, a 28-year-old electronic mechanic from Shaitgar Teota village in Shibalaya upazila, successfully flew an ultralight aircraft that he built with his own hands.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Barriers to youth participation in politics and ways to overcome them

The youth have long been a driving force behind Bangladeshi political movements. From the language movement of 1952, liberation war of 1971, anti-authoritarian movement of 1990 which toppled the dictator Hussain Muhammad Ershad, and the recent July revolution of 2024 led to the fall of the dictator Sheikh Hasina, student-led mass movement, they have repeatedly proven their ability to stand up for justice, democracy, and change.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

State of freelancers in Bangladesh: Challenges, ways forward

In Bangladesh, a thriving freelance economy has emerged as a critical source of income for thousands of young professionals.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Bangladesh’s digital transformation roadmap draft: Key takeaways

Bangladesh’s ICT Division, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has released a draft version of the ‘National Digital Transformation Strategy’ on February 16, 2025.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Oppo launches Reno 13 series in Bangladesh

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 13 (Stylised as Reno13) series in Bangladesh, introducing two new smartphones, the Reno 13 5G and Reno 13 F.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Curtain closes for BUP Film Fest 2025

BUP Film Club, one of the leading clubs of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), concluded the “BUP Film Fest 2025” on February 2 at the university’s campus.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Will DeepSeek become a major competitor to OpenAI?

The competition in the world of artificial intelligence, or AI, is getting more intense day by day. Along with powerful models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, China's DeepSeeK AI is also gaining popularity. How is this new AI startup surprising the whole world? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

What is DeepSeek, and why is Nvidia losing billions because of it?

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), a new player has emerged, shaking up the industry and unsettling the balance of power in global tech. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is generating considerable buzz for its cost-effective innovation and potential to rival leading Western companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.