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Why Bangladeshis swapping mobile data for broadband

For more than a decade, Bangladesh's digital journey has been defined by the mobile phone for its multiple usages. Cheap handsets and expanding 3G and 4G coverage allowed millions to leapfrog fixed lines and enter the internet age through their palms. Today, however, that mobile-first story is quietly changing. Recent...

Nagorik Sheba faces its first real test

When Bangladesh's interim government unveiled Nagorik Sheba Bangladesh in May 2025, the ambition was unmistakable. The platform promised to collapse the country's sprawling bureaucracy into a single digital window, offering citizens access to hundreds of public services without brokers, bribes, or repeated trips to government offices. It was framed as...

HTC returns with locally made smartphones

Mobile brand HTC has returned to the Bangladeshi market, with its smartphones now manufactured locally. The comeback begins with the launch of the HTC Wildfire E7 Life, produced and marketed by Salextra Limited.Once a global pioneer of touchscreen and Android smartphones, HTC's re-entry through Bangladesh highlights the country's growing strength...

Human expertise still central as half of firms plan SOCs: Kaspersky

Half of large global companies plan to build Security Operations Centres (SOCs) to strengthen cybersecurity, with human expertise remaining critical despite rising automation, according to a new study by Kaspersky. The survey of senior IT security leaders across 16 countries found 50 per cent aim to establish SOCs to improve...

TikTok reveals country's top searches of 2025

TikTok has released its list of the most searched words in Bangladesh in 2025, offering a snapshot of what captured public curiosity-from entertainment and sports to travel, culture and real-time news. The list highlights TikTok's growing role as a discovery tool for everyday decisions. Searches linked to #LearnOnTikTok rose 66...

OPPO brings 'Dancing Aurora' design with Reno15 5G

OPPO is set to introduce an industry-first "Dancing Aurora" design to Bangladesh with the launch of the OPPO Reno15 Series 5G, blending nature-inspired aesthetics with advanced craftsmanship. Inspired by the flowing light of the aurora, the new design philosophy goes beyond visual appeal, aiming to evoke motion, depth and emotional...