2 March 2026
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Shahzaib

PulseTech Secures $3 Million to Strengthen Bangladesh’s Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines

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PulseTech has raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its Medbox platform and roll out One Pharmacy, a franchise network aimed at digitizing and regulating small pharmacies across Bangladesh. The startup focuses on authentic medicine sourcing, traceability, and operational efficiency. Backed by investors from Vietnam and Singapore, PulseTech has shown rapid revenue growth and now serves over 12,000 pharmacies nationwide.

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Telenor Asia Report: 96% of Bangladeshi Internet Users Now Use AI Regularly

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Telenor Asia’s 2025 report shows that AI adoption in Bangladesh has surged, with 96 percent of internet users now using AI regularly. Daily AI usage is widespread in content creation, education, and personal assistance, while workplace adoption has jumped to 62 percent. However, gaps remain in formal AI strategies, automation use, and digital inclusion, especially as younger users voice privacy and job security concerns.

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Banglalink Unveils New Brand Identity to Signal Digital-First Transformation

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Banglalink has launched a new brand identity to reflect its transformation into a modern, customer-centric digital operator aligned with VEON’s global digital ambition. The refresh introduces a vibrant visual system, warmer tone of voice, and stronger focus on intuitive digital experiences. The company is also investing in network modernization and digital ecosystems to support Bangladesh’s growing digital economy.

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Huawei and Yassir Partner to Accelerate Algeria’s Digital Transformation

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Huawei and Yassir have entered a strategic partnership to drive Algeria’s digital transformation through cloud, AI, mobile payments, and advanced computing infrastructure. The collaboration will support e-commerce, smart mobility, telecom, and digital supply chains, while also nurturing startups and young talent to build a sustainable national digital ecosystem.

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Senegal Targets 1 Million New Internet Users in Remote Areas Through Satellite Antenna Program

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Senegal has launched a nationwide satellite antenna program to connect one million citizens in remote and underserved areas to the Internet by the end of 2026. The initiative prioritizes schools, health facilities, border areas, and isolated government buildings. It supports Senegal’s broader digital transformation efforts, which include data centers, satellite deployment, regulatory cooperation with the ITU, and expanded telecom infrastructure.

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Vodafone Qatar Rolls Out Innovatrics Biometrics for Unified eKYC Across Digital Services

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Vodafone Qatar has launched a unified biometric eKYC platform powered by Innovatrics to enable fully remote onboarding for SIMs, eSIMs, wallets, and service changes. The system improves security with liveness detection, reduces reliance on physical stores, and reflects a broader global shift toward biometric-based digital identity and SIM registration.

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Nigeria’s Teledensity Reaches 81% as Data Usage Soars Despite Rising Tariffs

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Nigeria’s teledensity climbed to nearly 81 percent in October 2025 as active subscriptions reached 175 million, driven by over 1.5 million newly activated SIMs. Despite a 50 percent increase in telecom tariffs earlier in the year, Nigerians continued to consume record volumes of data, spending around ₦2.5 trillion between February and September. 4G remains the dominant technology, while broadband penetration reached almost 50 percent. Operators such as MTN and Airtel recorded sharp growth in data revenues, highlighting Nigeria’s resilient appetite for digital connectivity despite rising costs.

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UAE Launches New Scholarship to Cultivate the Next Generation of AI Leaders

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This new UAE scholarship reflects a major strategic investment in future artificial intelligence leadership. By supporting hundreds of outstanding undergraduate students at MBZUAI, the programme combines financial backing with global exposure, industry placements, and mentorship. It reinforces the UAE’s commitment to building national AI talent, driving innovation, and securing global competitiveness in advanced technologies through education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship.

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