Science & IT

Bangladesh-born billionaire to invest $30b behind data centre in India

The scale is already visible in Maharashtra TDS Desk Blackstone-backed data centre giant AirTrunk has laid out a massive plan to invest more than $30 billion (3 lakh crore rupees)

Can AI cameras fix Dhaka’s traffic mess? Early results offer encouragement

UNB: For years, Dhaka’s streets have symbolised chaos, frustration and poor traffic management, with endless gridlock and widespread disregard for zebra crossings turning daily commuting into a nightmare for millions.

Large expansion of social safety net envisioned in BNP govt’s first budget

UNB: Amid domestic economic slowdown due to the scam-hit banking sector, revenue shortfall, high inflation, and the aftermath of war in West Asia, the government is preparing a landmark budget

Mobile, internet subscribers rebound

BSS: Mobile and internet connectivity across the country has shown steady growth, as Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) released subscriber statistics for the first quarter of 2026. By the end

VinFast Introduces Green Vehicle Rental Program In Indonesia And The Philippines, Supporting Greener Transport Services

JAKARTA/MANILA (Press Release): VinFast has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle access model for ride-hailing and transport service drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, adding a rental option with

Bangladesh still lags in global mobile internet speed rankings

TDS Desk: Bangladesh, with over 110 million mobile internet users, ranked near the bottom globally in speed and quality. Despite relatively better connectivity in Dhaka and other major cities, slow