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Faisal Bin Iqbal

Faisal Bin Iqbal is a Bangladeshi journalist and feature writer who specializes in SEO and digital content strategy. He is currently the In-Charge of Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth. You can reach him at faisal.iqbal@thedailystar.net

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Jobs in transition / Which roles will emerge and disappear by 2030?

The modern job market is crowded, with far more job-seekers than available opportunities. Add the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, which threatens to replace many roles, and the anxiety is understandable.
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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4 modern skills every business student needs

Every business student needs certain skills if they want to thrive in their respective fields after graduating. Skills like communication, project management, teamwork, critical thinking, etc., are, of course, vital. But they are not enough in the modern world. 
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Surviving first semester abroad as an international student

It is evident that many students from our country are eager and excited to pursue their studies abroad.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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What no brochure tells you

Every year, thousands of students leave Bangladesh to pursue their higher education abroad. While glossy brochures and university websites highlight academic excellence and vibrant campus life,
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Skills to master before studying abroad

Studying abroad is a dream for many Bangladeshi students, but adjusting to life in a foreign country often comes with challenges.
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Lessons in personal and professional growth from IUB alumnus Syed Moinuddin Ahmed

Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, a finance professional with over two decades of experience, graduated from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2000 with a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting.
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Stamford graduate Sumit Chakraborty on learning and career growth

An alumnus of Stamford University Bangladesh, Sumit Chakraborty completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2008 and later earned his MBA in 2015. Currently, he serves as Assistant General Manager (Marketing) at Igloo Ice Cream, a concern of Abdul Monem Limited.
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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The role of AIUB in building leaders at home and abroad

This article highlights success stories of two AIUB alumni: Jahid Shohel and Asif Parvez.
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fuel prices so high people have stopped gaslighting

Gaslighters are either completely stopping the practice or finding alternatives.
8 August 2022, 15:38 PM
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Editorial

It’s 2022, and people still drive motorbikes on footpaths.
4 August 2022, 00:00 AM
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Candlelit dinners no longer romantic because of load shedding

No one is sadder than Dhanmondi restaurant owners.
19 July 2022, 16:45 PM
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Absurdism, reality, and Franz Kafka

Kafka’s world is chaotic. His stories, no matter how bizarre their plots, are always ones that we can connect to. 
3 July 2022, 11:09 AM
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UIU Mars Rover team triumphs at the University Rover Challenge 2022

United International University’s Mars Rover team ranks #1 among Asian countries at URC 2022.
30 June 2022, 00:00 AM
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Things I’ve seen on social media about Padma bridge’s first day

The Padma bridge is now open to the public, and people are going wild.
26 June 2022, 15:06 PM
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June hasn't been kind to Bangladesh so far

June was already looking bad. Sadly, there was more to come.
22 June 2022, 09:39 AM
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Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Under Tk 1500

Here are the best Father’s Day gift ideas for under Tk 1500.
18 June 2022, 09:57 AM
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Payoneer postpones plan to increase bank withdrawal limit for Bangladeshi freelancers

On June 14, the company announced that it will be changing the minimum withdrawal limit.
16 June 2022, 13:29 PM
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EDITORIAL

The more I think about it, the more absurd it seems.
16 June 2022, 00:00 AM
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Can local laptop and smartphone manufacturers make the most of the price increase?

We still have to wait and see how it will actually impact the market.
9 June 2022, 14:02 PM
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Ctg depot fire: How certain people’s actions are discouraging future frontliners

Firefighters are some of the many frontliners who sign up for their jobs knowing the risks.
6 June 2022, 13:21 PM
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Our schools deserve better leadership

While authorised political activities among school students doesn’t exist, we're aware its going on in the background
2 June 2022, 00:00 AM
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How an entire generation fell in love with KK and his music

KK left a mark on Indian and global music, connecting and resonating with people.
1 June 2022, 07:01 AM
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Editorial

This week's editorial on SHOUT.
19 May 2022, 02:00 AM
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How do I calculate zakat?

For young people who will be giving zakat for the first time.
29 April 2022, 11:07 AM
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Editorial

This city’s chaotic nature is about to reach its peak, and I am not ready for it.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Editorial

Does listening to music ever take you back in time or hit you with nostalgia? It certainly does for me.
16 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Robert Pattinson’s Batman breathes new life into the dark knight

Everything fans could ask for in a Batman movie and then some.
3 March 2022, 11:23 AM
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Is mobile gaming in Bangladesh ready for the next level?

Mobile gaming has been around for a long time, since 1994 to be exact, when the world was introduced to a simplified version of Tetris on the Hagenuk MT-2000’s 1.5-inch display. However, it was not until three years later in 1997,
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM

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