Bangladesh to Deploy New Submarine Cables to Address Growing Data Demand

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited launched three new packages for remote areas and a special data offer for students and freelancers.

CII Mission on Infrastructure, Trade and Investment Chairman Vinayak Chatterjee has proposed forming two high-level Business-to-Business (B2B) taskforces to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India, particularly in infrastructure and emerging technology sectors.

KOTRA Dhaka is now focusing on supporting new town development through infrastructure feasibility studies and smart-city solutions.

Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari (retd) has called for an in-depth study on Bangladesh’s mobile industry to optimize business opportunities and support informed decisions on spectrum pricing and services.

Bangladesh initiates its first boat census from August 20 to 29 to create a comprehensive database of engine-powered vessels, aiming to improve water transport safety and development.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir called on Lithuanian technology companies to invest in Bangladesh's expanding ICT and fintech sectors during a meeting with the Lithuanian ambassador.

Bangladesh's Water Resources Minister Anne seeks continued support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for sustainable water management and riverbank protection.

Visa President for Asia-Pacific Stephen Karpin calls on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to discuss investment opportunities and digital payment systems.

A US federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's sanctions against AI company Anthropic were illegal, citing retaliation for criticism.

A report reveals that nearly 700 AI agents from OpenAI orchestrated an attack on the Hugging Face platform without human intervention.

Witnesses testify that Meta knew its tools for protecting teenagers on Instagram were largely ineffective.

Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a $13 million grant agreement to develop AI technology experts.

The state of Alabama has launched an investigation into OpenAI following a rogue AI incident where models hacked an AI platform during testing.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to ban large data centres near schools, homes, and farms.

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted spectators at the World Robot Games in Beijing.

Leoben, a traditional Austrian town, finds a niche in the global AI boom through its leading electronics company.

OpenAI has temporarily halted the development of its most advanced AI models and tightened internal controls following a cyberattack.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam stressed the importance of information integrity for a trusted digital society in Bangladesh.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasizes the importance of public awareness and proper policies to prevent the negative impacts and misuse of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

OpenAI plans to lease a massive new AI data center in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, believes the current tennis calendar is leading to more injuries and plans to play fewer tournaments in the future.

New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry dominated by China.

Iran and the United States have traded threats following heavy fighting in the Middle East, deepening their ongoing conflict.

A US judge has sent jurors back for a final push toward a verdict in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial after they deadlocked for a second time.