TECHNOLOGY

ASUS ROG showcased four new gaming laptops in Dhaka and announced the ROG Showdown, an online Bangladesh esports tournament offering a total prize pool of Tk 100,000.

Banglalink has commercially launched a Starlink-powered service in Bangladesh, allowing customers with compatible 4G phones to send messages and share locations beyond conventional mobile coverage.

Bangladeshi company Teton Private Limited has launched MyECGAI Pro, a portable AI-powered 12-lead ECG device that records heart activity in 30 seconds and generates a shareable PDF report.

The vivo Y32 is now available across Bangladesh after pre-orders, starting at Tk 30,999. It features an 8,000mAh battery, 44W charging and IP68/IP69 protection.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange has launched a month-long October 2026 campaign to improve cybersecurity awareness among its employees and brokerage firms holding TREC licences.

Gadget & Gear has launched Apple's iPhone 18 series in Bangladesh, offering official warranty support, Shield+ protection, EMI facilities, trade-in benefits and launch gifts.

Banglalink has launched a Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service in Bangladesh, allowing compatible 4G phones to access essential connectivity in remote areas and during network disruptions.

Bangladesh plans to launch a sovereign AI computing facility within 12 months, with secured chips and proposed access for local developers, researchers, startups, universities and government offices.

realme has launched the C100 in Bangladesh from Tk 27,999, offering an 8,000mAh battery, 45W charging, up to 8GB RAM and a limited-time promotional draw.

Banglalink has commercially launched a Starlink-powered direct-to-cell service in Bangladesh, offering satellite connectivity on ordinary 4G handsets for remote, coastal and maritime users.

At an Istanbul conference, Bangladesh's ICT minister urged countries to focus on trustworthy institutions, skilled personnel and international cooperation rather than treating artificial intelligence as a procurement contest.

Robi Axiata has completed its nationwide 4G modernisation programme after upgrading more than 3,500 sites across Chattogram, Cumilla and Noakhali in 180 days.

Two Bangladeshi students at Truman State University won a HackMIT 2026 sponsor prize for Scutaris, a prototype that visualises satellite and debris collision risks.