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YouTube cracks down on gambling content

YouTube will enforce stricter policies on online gambling content, effective March 19, as part of its efforts to safeguard viewers, particularly younger audiences, from potentially harmful material, according to an official announcement by the company. 

YouTube holds first-ever Creator Bootcamp in Bangladesh 

Participants gained valuable insights into channel strategy, content creation, audience engagement, and community building

YouTube turns 20

Over the next 20 years, the site has expanded beyond what was imagined possible back in 2005.

YouTube is working on a ‘Play something’ button: report

YouTube is experimenting with a new 'Play something' feature, a floating action button that lets users start a random video playback instantly, as per a recent report by tech news platform 9to5Google.

YouTube is doubling down on clickbaits starting with India

YouTube has recently announced plans to intensify its efforts against egregious clickbait, starting with a phased rollout in India over the coming months.

Next Step / 5 helpful YouTube channels to learn video editing

Learning the ropes of video editing can be exciting (and sometimes messy) whether you want to create viral content, stunning reels, or just want to have fun with your personal videos. Here are some of the best channels out there to help you learn video editing.

How to cut screen time and regain control of your day

With how addictive social media is, the thought of putting your device down seems like a nightmare. Why get any work done when you can scroll and watch eye-catching reels instead?

Next Step / 5 top YouTube channels to learn Figma for UI/UX designers

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned UI/UX designer wanting to brush up your Figma skills, YouTube is a goldmine of knowledge. Here are five YouTube channels that will not only help you learn Figma but also share valuable UI/UX wisdom with you.

BTS’ Suga sets record as first solo K-pop artiste with 15 million YouTube likes

BTS member Min Yoongi, known more widely as Suga, has achieved a milestone as the first solo K-pop artiste to surpass 15 million likes on a YouTube music video, joining the ranks of rappers like Eminem, Drake, PSY, and XXXTentacion.

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and one of the first employees at Google, passed away on August 9 at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, confirmed the news in a Facebook post.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Meta and Google’s secret ad campaign targeted teens on YouTube: report

A recent report by the Financial Times has revealed that Meta and Google covertly collaborated on a campaign that targeted Instagram ads at 13 to 17-year-olds on YouTube, breaking Google’s own rules against advertising to minors.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Russia reports a widespread YouTube outage as official criticism grows

A mass outage on the availability of YouTube, the popular online video sharing site, was reported by Russian internet monitoring services on Thursday as Russian authorities increase criticism of the platform.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

'Laage Ura Dhura' sets milestone for Bengali movie songs

The song “Laage Ura Dhura” from the Eid special release “Toofan” quickly gained widespread popularity online, upon its release. Featuring vocals by Pritom Hasan and Debosrie Antara, the track has not only been trending in Bangladesh but has also made its mark on YouTube's global trending chart. 

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!

Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

Oni-Mizan reunite to honour parents with new track

Mizan Rahman and Oni Hasan, the two popular figures in the country's music industry reunited for a song after 10 years. The duo has been teasing the drop of their latest track for quite some time. The song titled "Tomake Chara", was finally released last Friday. 

June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024

Ome's ‘Female 4’ secures booking record

A huge number of people have a craze for Kajal Arefin Ome's “Bachelor Point”, and projects that are helmed by him for both television and YouTube.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

YouTube is bringing ‘Playables’ games for all users

YouTube’s “app store” for games is set to reach a wider audience as the company announced on Tuesday that its collection of lightweight, free games, known as “Playables,” will soon be available within the YouTube app for all users, as well as on the YouTube Homepage. Initially, these games were accessible to select users for testing before being offered to YouTube Premium subscribers last November.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Asif Akbar makes an appearance on BBC’s ‘Nadia Ali Show’

Bangladeshi musician Asif Akbar recently attended an event hosted by the international media giant BBC in the UK. He engaged in a lively conversation on “The Nadia Ali Show” at the BBC's London headquarters.

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Ignoring govt instructions: Facebook, YouTube may be blocked briefly

The government may temporarily block social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube in Bangladesh if the companies fail to cooperate in efforts to fight cybercrime and the spread of false information.