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Faisal Bin Iqbal

Faisal Bin Iqbal is a Bangladeshi journalist and writer with expertise in SEO and digital content strategy. He currently serves as the Editor of Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth, three youth-focused publications of The Daily Star, Bangladesh. Previously, he held the position of In-Charge of these publications from January 2024 to December 2025. You can reach him at faisal.iqbal@thedailystar.net

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

20 January 2026, 00:00 AM
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
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4 modern skills every business student needs

23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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
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Surviving first semester abroad as an international student

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

14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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
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Skills to master before studying abroad

14 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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
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Lessons in personal and professional growth from IUB alumnus Syed Moinuddin Ahmed

16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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
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Stamford graduate Sumit Chakraborty on learning and career growth

16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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
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The role of AIUB in building leaders at home and abroad

16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
This article highlights success stories of two AIUB alumni: Jahid Shohel and Asif Parvez.
16 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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How to make the most of online classes

Classes are moving online, and we're expected to attend them from the comfort of our home. Attending classes while sitting at home may seem like a dream come true, but certain adjustments need to be made to make these classes fruitful.
1 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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#StopHateForProfit: Why brands are pulling ads from Facebook

Over the years, people have watched Facebook promote content that supports hate speech, white supremacists, controversies, and other things that can lead to violence and all sorts of uncivilised behaviour from certain groups of people in the US.
29 June 2020, 13:37 PM
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LinkedIn: The place to be professional

LinkedIn is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. But not for your selfies or memes.
24 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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SALAMI HEIST

After all, what's Eid without the fight for salami?
20 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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BANGLADESH ONLINE UNIVERSITY (BOU): Excellence out of Necessity

BOU promises to deliver world-class quality education to its students while making sure that they do not have to step outside the safety of their own humble abodes.
13 May 2020, 18:00 PM
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How to add (real) value to your MOOC certificates

Many students and young professionals are keeping themselves occupied with different online courses or MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) during these troubling times.
6 May 2020, 18:00 PM
New Type of Ramadan in 2020 during pandemic

A New Ramadan

Covid-19 continues to haunt our daily lives. Different events and mass gatherings are either cancelled or have been postponed indefinitely due to the high risk posed by the coronavirus.
22 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Pahela Baishakh 1427 Celebration

Baishakh Like Never Before

The nation-wide celebrations of Pahela Baishakh — the most significant festival of the Bengali calendar — will not take place this year.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM
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The Dos and Don’ts of a Video Call

It’s another week of social distancing, and almost all of us are having to work or study from our homes. That being said, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do when you find yourself in a video call. Here are some tips to help you out.
1 April 2020, 18:00 PM

Heading East

The gunfire had ceased, the agonising cries could no longer be heard. The streets of Dhaka went silent after a night that many had thought would outlast eternity itself. Karim left his residence in Mohakhali and headed towards his hometown in Daudkandi to meet up with his family.
25 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Going to School During Self Isolation

With everything at a standstill, how are students and teachers in Bangladesh carrying on with their academics?
21 March 2020, 15:00 PM
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Is Dropping a Semester Worth It?

A decision that comes with its benefits as well as repercussions.
18 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Coronavirus: How you can go into self-isolation

The purpose of self-isolation is to prevent the virus from spreading as well as to take necessary steps and medication in order to recover from it. This is how you can self-isolate, if needed.
13 March 2020, 15:23 PM
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How do you sleep?

Many people struggle to fall asleep. Once they do, though, they struggle to have enough of it.
11 March 2020, 18:00 PM
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Uniform admission tests

In order to minimise the inconveniences students and their parents have to face during the admission season, the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) has decided to proceed with their plan of a uniform admission test from the 2020-21 academic year that covers all the public universities of the country.
26 February 2020, 18:00 PM

THE PEOPLE’S CORNER: A shovel, a lamb, and a yacht

“Stick out your tongue please,” said the agent behind the desk. “Now, gently place it on the scanner to connect with the national database using your taste buds, and confirm your identity.
14 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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1st International Conference on Love & Various Emotions (ICLoVE 2020)

Days one and two consisted of keynote presentations exploring romance of all depths from different angles, with discussions and potential solutions to some critical problems.
12 February 2020, 18:00 PM
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Dear future mayors, here’s what the youth want

With the Dhaka North and South city corporation elections almost upon us, we reached out to our city’s youth, and asked them what they expect from their future mayors.
29 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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RESEARCHING FOR ANSWERS

The thought of embarking on a journey towards innovation, discovery, and rediscovery is somewhat daunting. Interconnected to this is the idea that you will get out of your head and extend the boundaries of existing knowledge.
22 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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Your University Life, Written and Directed by Hollywood’s Finest

Lights. Camera. Action!
22 January 2020, 18:00 PM

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