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## RuPay card to launch in Bangladesh, Taka Pay in India

2024-06-25. Source: bdnews24.

Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and Narendra Modi of India met in Delhi on June 22. They agreed to introduce RuPay cards in Bangladesh and Taka Pay cards in India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted their commitment to water resource management, announcing a joint technical committee to negotiate the renewal of the Ganga Treaty. India also expressed willingness to aid Bangladesh in conserving the Teesta River, with Bangladesh urging for a swift conclusion of the Teesta Water Sharing Agreement. The leaders praised the growing bilateral trade and explored ways to further enhance trade volume.

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## India is introducing e-medical visas for Bangladeshi citizens

2026-09-21. Source: Dhaka Post.

India has introduced an e-Medical Visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens and plans to establish a new Assistant High Commission in Rangpur, aimed at aiding people in northwestern Bangladesh. This announcement was made during a meeting between the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and India in Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of the relationship, stating that Bangladesh is India's foremost development partner and that he prioritizes their bilateral ties. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions focused on strengthening the historical connections between the two nations.

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## Elon Musk and Samsung to release the "X Phone"?

2026-09-21. Source: First Post.

Elon Musk suggested a potential collaboration with Samsung to launch an 'X Phone' aimed at rivaling Apple's iPhone, following Musk's criticism of Apple's partnership with OpenAI as a security risk. Musk hinted at this partnership in response to speculation about X teaming up with Samsung to develop a privacy-focused 'X OS.' He indicated openness to the idea, emphasizing the importance of protecting user privacy. This follows Apple's integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into upcoming software updates, which Musk has sharply criticized.

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## An 89-year-old Japanese man learns coding and creates apps for elderly people with ChatGPT's assistance

2026-09-19. Source: Tech Xplore.

At 89, Tomiji Suzuki of Japan defies stereotypes by creating iPhone apps for the elderly, a rapidly growing demographic in his country. After retiring from a trading career, he took up coding in the early 2010s and has since developed 11 apps, including the popular "Outing Prep Voice Slide Show," featuring his granddaughter's voice to remind users of essential items. Motivated by personal mishaps like forgetting his dentures, Suzuki found ChatGPT—a generative AI chatbot—crucial, using it for over 1,000 coding queries. His latest app, launched in April, reflects his dedication to creating user-friendly tools for seniors. Suzuki's efforts are bolstered by Japan's Senior Programming Network (SPN), where elderly developers like his 92-year-old brother, Kinji, also benefit from innovations like "Voice Input Assist" for easy email sending. Suzuki aims to enhance app accessibility, leveraging AI for simpler interactions and voice commands. His work underscores the potential for technology to enrich older adults' lives globally through platforms like Apple's App Store.

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## Apple Introduces iPadOS 18 Featuring AI-Powered Calculator App, Math Notes, and Smart Script in Notes

2026-09-20. Source: Gadgets 360.

At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled iPadOS 18 with significant updates. The long-awaited Calculator app debuts, featuring a familiar design for basic and scientific calculations and unit conversions. Math Notes within the Notes app allow users to handwrite equations, instantly solving them and displaying graphs. Notes gain organization features and five new text highlight colors. Smart Script enhances handwritten notes' legibility and editing capabilities. Home Screen and app icon customization permits flexible layouts, diverse icon appearances, and size adjustments. Control Center receives a layout redesign, offering stacked controls for media, Home, and connectivity. The developer beta is accessible, with a global release expected in September or October.

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## Google confirms the leaked Search documents are real

2026-09-19. Source: The Verge.

Google confirmed the authenticity of 2,500 leaked internal documents detailing data collection practices, including potential use in its search ranking algorithm. The company cautioned against drawing inaccurate conclusions, emphasizing the complexity of its search system and its efforts to prevent manipulation. SEO experts initially disclosed the leak, revealing Google's collection of data previously deemed irrelevant to search ranking. However, it remains unclear which data elements impact ranking and to what extent. Despite the ambiguity, the leaked information is expected to reverberate across industries reliant on web visibility, shedding light on Google's opaque algorithm and prompting speculation within the SEO, marketing, and publishing sectors.

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## ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image shared by millions on Instagram following Israeli airstrike

2024-06-25. Source: NBC News.

An Instagram post urging attention to Israel's Gaza conflict gained over 29 million shares in less than 24 hours. It featured tents spelling "All Eyes on Rafah," referencing a Gaza area hit by Israeli airstrikes killing civilians. Israeli PM Netanyahu called it a "tragic mishap." Influencers, including Nicola Coughlan and Kehlani, shared it. Despite Meta's efforts to restrict political content, Instagram remains vital for Palestinian voices. While the image avoids showing violence, it amplifies similar content endorsed by celebrities. It's possibly the first AI-generated viral activist image, noted for its unrealistic appearance. Pro-Palestinian activism surged after Israel's attacks, with a recent celebrity blocking campaign. Israeli forces targeted Rafah, causing civilian deaths, attributed to a fuel tank explosion. Meta debates if pro-Palestinian rhetoric violates policy. AI images evade moderation, allowing activists to convey messages while complying with platform rules. This illustrates the effectiveness of using AI for rapid content creation within platform guidelines.

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## OpenAI disbands safety team focused on risk of artificial intelligence causing ‘human extinction’

2026-09-19. Source: New York Post.

Less than a year after its creation, OpenAI disbanded its "Superalignment" team focused on mitigating risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence (AGI), with executives Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike resigning. Leike criticized the company for prioritizing product development over safety measures, emphasizing the importance of addressing the implications of AGI. OpenAI reassigned some team members, and CEO Sam Altman expressed gratitude for Leike's contributions. The dissolution follows the launch of an updated ChatGPT capable of real-time conversation, reminiscent of the film "Her." Despite the upheaval, Sutskever expressed confidence in OpenAI's ability to develop safe and beneficial AGI. Earlier, a leadership dispute involving Altman had caused turmoil but was determined unrelated to AI research or development pace.

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## OpenAI releases GPT-4o, a faster model that’s free for all ChatGPT users.

2026-09-19. Source: The Verge.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-4o, an updated version of its GPT-4 model, announced by CTO Mira Murati. This new model is faster and enhances text, vision, and audio capabilities, available free to all users, with paid users enjoying increased capacity. GPT-4o’s text and image features are being rolled out today, and it supports multimodal functions, handling voice, text, and images. Developers can access the API at half the price and double the speed of GPT-4 Turbo. New voice mode features will make ChatGPT a real-time voice assistant. CEO Sam Altman emphasized the shift in OpenAI’s focus from open-sourcing to providing models for developers through APIs, fostering broader innovation. This launch, strategically timed before Google I/O, addresses previous speculation about OpenAI’s next steps, which included possibilities like an AI search engine or a new model like GPT-5.

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## TikTok begins advertising in Bangladesh.

2026-09-21. Source: The Daily Star.

TikTok has initiated advertising options in Bangladesh through a partnership with Aleph, a renowned digital advertising facilitator. This move aims to tap into Bangladesh's burgeoning digital market by offering targeted advertising solutions to the platform's extensive user base. Aleph, also a regional sales partner for Meta platforms, will utilize TikTok's specialized tools to execute tailored advertising campaigns. This collaboration presents an avenue for local businesses in Bangladesh to leverage TikTok's diverse advertising formats and reach a wider audience.

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