5G for Bangladesh: Navigating between high hopes and hard realities
As Bangladesh enthusiastically gears up for the advent of 5G technology, a centrepiece of its Vision Smart Bangladesh 2041, the mood is a mix of optimism and caution. The transition to 5G is not just an upgrade in telecommunications; it represents a significant technological leap. This leap, however, is fraught with complexities that demand a thorough, objective examination.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Next Step / Women's empowerment and equality in the digital space
The Daily Star recently had a conversation with Sajjab Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer at Grameenphone on gender equality, the empowerment of women, and how these factors influence the telecom industry.
24 August 2023, 10:52 AM
Bytes / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The ultimate ultra
Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.
28 July 2023, 04:00 AM
Editor's Note / Embracing the inevitable
And thus, we invite our readers to embark on the next exhilarating journey with Tech & Startup!
28 July 2023, 03:15 AM
Hackers feast on government sites
With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).
8 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online
8 July 2023, 05:56 AM
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Bytes / Samsung Galaxy A54: The newest A Game in town
The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands tall as a formidable mid-range smartphone that strikes a balance between elegant design, reliable performance, and exceptional camera capabilities.
23 June 2023, 03:40 AM
Finova Group keen to invest in Bangladesh
Ricardo Jr Portabella, executive director and chairman of Finova Group, talked about his visit to Bangladesh and its investment plans in the country during an exclusive interview with The Daily Star. He also shed light on Finova’s background, services, and unique investment approach.
22 June 2023, 04:13 AM
What's hot in the Dhaka startup scene right now
The startup scene of Bangladesh is hotter than ever now, with new startups popping up every day.
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Marketing to the masses
We talk to Solaiman Alam, Senior Director, Marketing at Banglalink about the changing face of the telecom sector.
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Mono or Multi-coloured Walls
If you are a soon-to-be home owner or on the verge of redoing the interior decor of your quarters and you are anything like me, then colours for your walls wouldn't come to your mind till the very last minute. It's probably because you, exactly like me, spent hours scouring the internet for furniture and tiles and drapes and rags. No worries; it's never too late. Just relax and go through the following tips and you will be fine:
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM
RUNAWAY TECH
Back to the Future may officially be in the past now, but the iconic film series promised us quite a few incredible things for this year.
25 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Time Travel: How far are we?
Great Scott! Its 2015 already. So that means this is going to be the year of hoverboards, 3D hologram billboards, self-tying shoelaces and Pepsi Perfect. But most importantly, considering all the back and forth time travelling that Marty McFly and Doc Brown get to, this was supposed to be the year of time travel as well.
18 October 2015, 18:00 PM
It's all about moonshots
A moonshot is an idea so big, so bold, that it is thought to be impossible until it isn't anymore. We caught up with John Sculley, former Former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo to talk about moonshots and the next big thing.
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Samsung Galaxy Note 5: The note is back
It's a well known fact: the Korean giant always bets big on the Note Series. And the Galaxy Note 5 is no exception. The tech community quite understandably has been eagerly anticipating the Note 5 and now that the new flagship has arrived, it must be said that Samsung has definitely come out with a winner!
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Bringing the world to Bangladesh
Seeing the potential of this happening country, Sekai Lab, a Japanese global IT outsourcing startup, chose to launch their 15th offshore operation here, in Bangladesh. Next Step got in touch with Hiroki Inagawa, CEO of Sekai Lab, to talk about his game plan for Bangladesh.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Review: ACI Stylus O65
ACI is the latest entrant in the list of Bangladesh smartphone brands and with their first line up of devices, seems to be determined to wreak havoc in the market. And its flagship device Stylus 065 is on the forefront. How well does it play, let's find it out:
16 August 2015, 18:00 PM
GES 2015: Ushering in an entrepreneurial era
If you have been following what's happening around the globe lately, then surely you have come across the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).
30 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Is PayPal Really Coming To Bangladesh?
If you are really in hurry then the short answer: NO, not anytime soon.
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM
REVIEW: Walton Walpad Pro
We get tons of emails from our readers asking for a single device with the mobility of a tablet but with the convenience of a PC. To
26 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Venture capital 101
Bangladesh is now home to a growing startup scene. With all the exciting startups in the play, venture capital firms are being lured in.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Microsoft Lumia 540: Vivid Midranger
Just 2 months after the launch of Lumia 640XL, Microsoft is back with another midrange phone for the Bangladeshi market: Lumia 540. This phone comes with a price-tag of Tk 13,999 and is the successor to the market winner Lumia 535. Does this phone live up to its predecessor? Let's find out.
21 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Serving the finest in F&B
Next Step interviews the Managing Director of Watercress, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Internet.org & Net Neutrality: What Facebook has to say
Markku Makelainen, Director of Global Operator Partnerships of Facebook sat for a very brief yet exclusive interview with BYTES and talked about Facebook & Internet.org's stance on Net Neutrality.
7 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Hands On Review: Symphony Xplorer H150 - The Marathon Runner
We observed something: Symphony's smartphones tend to arrive in packs, especially when they sport a unique feature. This time there was no exception.
10 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Chit-chat with Startup Cup founder Sean Griffin
On the occasion of the grand finale of Bangladesh Startup Cup, Sean flew in Dhaka to have a hands-on experience of the local startup culture. During his trip in Bangladesh he talked about his passion, mission and vision with Shahriar Rahman from Next Step.
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Meet the new Microsoft
Microsoft turned 40 on April 4th this year and on the occasion we had an opportunity to speak with Sonia Bashir Kabir, the managing director of Microsoft Bangladesh. Sonia shared Microsoft’s vision, future direction and upcoming plans with BYTES.
19 April 2015, 18:00 PM
MAXIMUS iX KANE Budget Big Bang
Last year, Maximus took us all by surprise. From the feature phone market, it jumped into the world of smartphones. The plan was
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM