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Engineering Research Policy in Bangladesh and its Future

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s engineering research framework remains critically misaligned with the demands of sustainable construction and modern mechanical engineering. While the country aspires to graduate from least developed country status and achieve developed nation standing by 2041, its policy architecture for engineering innovation is fractured, underfunded, and poorly enforced. The construction sector alone contributes 8 per cent…

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The House We Forgot to Build: Bangladesh’s Game Industry

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

There is a particular silence that follows shipping a game. You spend months inside it – arguing over a jump arc, redrawing a menu at 3 a.m., naming a boss after a friend. Then you release it and wait. The best sound is a stranger saying they stayed up all night playing it. The worst…

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Dreaming Bigger Than the Hardware: The Future of AI Research in Bangladesh

June 18, 2026June 22, 2026 editor No Comments

My first machines could barely hold the worlds I asked of them. Hercules on a wheezing family PC. Road Rash. DX-Ball 2. Space Impact on a Nokia with a screen smaller than a matchbox. Nobody told us those were limitations; we played like they were portals. We have always been people who dream bigger than…

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E-Commerce in Bangladesh – the road ahead

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 editor No Comments

Desk Report Oniket Research Group Bangladesh’s electronic commerce sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic growth stories in South Asia. Driven by a young, increasingly connected population and the rapid expansion of mobile internet, the market reached an estimated volume of nine billion US dollars in 2024, with projections placing it at fifteen…

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Decoding Tomorrow: The Future of Genetic Engineering Research in Bangladesh

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh holds a noteworthy position in the global history of genetic engineering. In 2013, it became the first developing country in the world to commercially release a genetically engineered food crop, the insect-resistant Bt brinjal. This crop was developed through a collaboration between Bangladeshi public-sector scientists, Cornell University, and USAID. This significant milestone remains underappreciated…

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The Present and Future of Space Research in Bangladesh

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 editor No Comments

When Bangladesh launched the Bangabandhu-1 satellite aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in May 2018, it joined a relatively small club of nations that own and operate geostationary communications satellites. It was a landmark moment, and it was celebrated as such. But a single commercial communications satellite, managed by the Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited…

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Artificial Intelligence and the Human Brain: The Dangers of Overdependence and the Necessary Measures

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 editor 1 Comment

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. From medicine to education, from business to creative work, AI is standing by humanity in every sphere, making tasks easier. But behind this convenience, an important question is gradually emerging: is excessive reliance on AI slowly weakening our own cognitive abilities? Intellectual…

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Beyond Dhaka’s Skyline: Can Bangladesh Build a Software Research Hub Outside Its Capital?

May 23, 2026June 12, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s technology sector carries genuinely impressive credentials. With over 4,500 software and ICT companies, a $5 billion IT and IT-enabled services industry, more than 650,000 skilled professionals, and software development rates 40 to 60 percent lower than India, the country has established a credible foundation for technology industry growth. The more consequential question, and the…

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Smart Signals, Stubborn Streets: Bangladesh’s AI Traffic Initiative – Promises, Pitfalls, and the Path to Reform

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has taken a significant step toward modernising its chronically dysfunctional urban traffic management system. In March 2026, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over a high-level cabinet meeting on reducing traffic congestion in Dhaka, from which a package of landmark decisions emerged. Among the most consequential: 120 traffic signals in the capital are to be…

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From Code to Competitiveness: Reimagining Software Research in Bangladesh

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has built a credible foothold in the global digital economy. With over 300,000 software professionals, more than 4,500 IT and software firms, and IT/ITES export earnings reaching USD 630 million in FY 2025, the country is no longer absent from the world’s technology map. Yet beneath these headline numbers lies an uncomfortable truth: Bangladesh…

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