Reddit's r/place, a massive open digital canvas, concluded on April 5 after a four-day event that brought together over five million people to create, destroy, and rebuild art. The Bangladeshi community on Reddit, through coordination and alliances with other countries like Singapore and Malaysia, managed to maintain a pixelated Bangladeshi flag on the canvas. This effort was seen as a display of patriotism and a statement that Bangladesh matters. The community chose not to highlight individual contributions, emphasizing the collective nature of their achievement.

Bangladesh is facing a surge in COVID-19 infections, particularly in border districts, due to structural challenges and public indifference. After successfully keeping the infection rate below 5% in January, the country experienced a second wave in mid-March, with the Beta variant detected in over 80% of samples. Despite anticipating a second wave, the government had closed COVID-19 hospitals, leading to a lack of preparedness. The Delta variant, first identified in India, is causing concern for a potential third wave. Bangladesh closed borders with India on April 26, but challenges with quarantine compliance and illegal crossings persist. Infections in border districts are rising, with some under strict lockdown. The Delta variant has been detected locally, indicating community transmission without travel history to India.

Apple's iOS 14.5 update introduces the 'App Tracking Transparency' feature, which requires apps to obtain user consent before tracking their data. This change has been met with resistance from Facebook, which claims it will harm ad targeting capabilities, affecting small businesses and content websites. Apple announced the feature in June 2020 and has now made it mandatory for app developers to comply.