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Shams Rashid Tonmoy

Sub-editor & Feature Writer, Tech & Startup, The Daily Star

Mohammed Soeb Iftekhar

Building markets that last: Rethinking development partnership

Mohammed Soeb Iftekhar, Director of Programs, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid Tonmoy of The Daily Star
26 October 2025, 03:29 AM
26 October 2025, 03:29 AM
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Harnessing markets for rural resilience in Bangladesh 

Sameer Karki, Country Director, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid of The Daily Star
19 October 2025, 07:36 AM
19 October 2025, 07:36 AM
AI celebrities

The uncomfortable AI resurrection of dead celebrities

A new, and deeply unsettling, trend is flooding social media feeds. It is not a dance challenge or a recipe video. It is the digital resurrection of deceased celebrities, all generated by artificial intelligence.
8 October 2025, 10:26 AM
8 October 2025, 10:26 AM
Career growth

Next Step / The career jungle gym: thriving when there's no ladder to climb

Unlike a ladder, a jungle gym career isn't about a single, predetermined path to the top. It’s a multi-dimensional structure where progress isn't just upward: it's lateral, diagonal, and sometimes even a strategic step down to a new platform to access a better route forward.
7 October 2025, 04:11 AM
7 October 2025, 04:11 AM
AI remote work

Next Step / How AI is making remote work smarter

From drafting emails faster to scheduling meetings more smoothly, AI has quietly become a co-worker in the background. However, beyond convenience, new research shows that AI is changing the way remote work operates - shaping team collaboration, work patterns, and even the perks companies offer to attract talent.
30 September 2025, 05:02 AM
30 September 2025, 05:02 AM
Self-assessment at work

Next Step / Your career’s secret weapon? Honest self-assessment

When you’re new in a job, it’s normal to feel like you don’t understand half of what’s going on. But as months pass, you start recognising your strengths, weaknesses, and areas to improve. Regular self-assessment is one of the most effective ways to stay on top of growth and keep your career moving forward.
23 September 2025, 04:25 AM
23 September 2025, 04:25 AM
Man and machine

Next Step / The duet of man and machine

Let’s have a chat about the elephant in every room, on every Zoom call, and in every strategic plan: artificial intelligence. If your feelings about it range between excitement and unease, you’re in very good company.
16 September 2025, 05:33 AM
16 September 2025, 05:33 AM
Soft skills for jobs

Next Step / Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset

New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
2 September 2025, 04:02 AM
2 September 2025, 04:02 AM
CRP ICT training

Empowering self-sufficiency in Bangladesh: Specialised ICT training for people with disabilities

The growth of AI and digital skills in Bangladesh is creating new opportunities for people with disabilities, offering fresh hope for greater inclusion in the workforce. One such initiative is currently being implemented by the Building Youth Employability Through Skills (BYETS) project of Swisscontact, in collaboration with the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP).
24 September 2024, 03:15 AM
Professional network

5 types of people you should keep in your professional network

No matter what step you are in your career, networking can make or break your professional success. But, who should you prioritise on your list?
24 September 2024, 03:08 AM
Honor 200

Honor 200: A stylish all-rounder

Despite its recent entry, Honor seems eager to make a statement with the Honor 200, which promises to be a high-end device with near-flagship qualities. Let's take a closer look.
23 September 2024, 07:18 AM
Sheikh Srijon Bangladeshi Stanford graduate

Bangladeshi Stanford graduate’s AI startup receives $750K funding

Story Engine Inc., an AI startup co-founded by Bangladeshi Stanford graduate Sheikh Srijon, has received $750,000 in pre-seed funding from the reputed venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z). The startup, founded by Sheikh Srijon, Zhizhuo Zhou, and Wanrong He, aims to revolutionise the realm of webtoon and anime creation through generative AI technology.
14 September 2024, 08:41 AM
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How to conduct a 'career audit' for yourself

Just as companies conduct annual performance reviews to assess employee performance, you could do a "career audit" for yourself as well. This should help you reflect on your professional accomplishments so far, and help you decide whether or not you are satisfied in your current role.
11 September 2024, 06:05 AM
Employment gap explanation

Smart ways to explain your employment gap

To ensure the next time you aren't stuck when asked questions about unexplained time-offs in your resume, here are some smart ways to explain your employment gap to a potential employer.
4 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Solo living full time career

Striking the balance between living alone and a full-time career

If you want to maintain consistently satisfactory job performance and aim for promotions, you need to strike a difficult, but not impossible, balance when living on your own. Here are some simple ways you can do so.
27 August 2024, 04:32 AM
Accepting feedback

The art of embracing feedback for self-improvement

In today's fast-paced competitive workplace, a small positive comment like "Good job" from your employer can go a long way. Inversely, a negative comment can leave you feeling deflated - and repeated instances can even lead to burnout and wanting to quit. However, when approached with the right mindset, both types of feedback can significantly contribute to professional development.
20 August 2024, 03:32 AM
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How social media mobilised netizens as vigilantes in a “lawless” country

August 5. The day the student-led mass protests did the unthinkable in toppling the previous regime, with the aspiration to build back the country from the ground up - one brick at a time.
15 August 2024, 03:30 AM
Modern job hunting

A 30-something's guide to modern job hunting

Whether you were suddenly let go of your previous job or looking to start anew, job hunting in your 30s can be an especially difficult experience. Here is a quick breakdown of some challenges and strategies you should be aware of when looking for a new job in your 30s.
13 August 2024, 03:23 AM
Refocus on work

Refocusing on work when nothing feels right

Amid an urge to return to normalcy, you wouldn't be shamed for feeling a bit overwhelmed. Unfortunately, whether we feel ready or not, we have to return to work. The bills don't pay themselves, after all.
30 July 2024, 02:29 AM
How to save your first paycheck

Future-proofing your finances: Saving up the first paychecks

While your first paychecks might seem like a ticket to financial freedom, your current financial habits will impact your future. Instead of spending it all on a shopping spree, consider saving some of that money. Here's 'why' and 'how' you should go about saving up your first full-time paychecks.
9 July 2024, 03:15 AM
Market trends

Capitalising on market trends: the secret sauce to success

Nvidia's recent meteoric rise provides a compelling example of the power of capitalising on current market trends. Let’s take a look at how capitalising on market trends can be the secret sauce to your startup’s success.
3 July 2024, 02:08 AM
AI soft skills

AI is making way for a new era of soft skills. Here's how

With AI gaining popularity across various workplaces, there arises a demand for skilled professionals capable of effectively operating AI models to yield the most desirable outcomes. Moreover, beyond these roles, there is a growing need for positions that AI simply cannot replicate, owing to its inherently non-human nature.
25 June 2024, 03:10 AM
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From fringe hobby to national pride

For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Career break

Navigating the big, scary world of your first career break

Whether it's for studies or personal development, stepping away from work can be scary, especially when you're new to the full-time world. In our world of constant hustle, taking a break to recharge and refocus takes guts. But, if you're up for it, the rewards can be worthwhile.
23 April 2024, 04:11 AM
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PriyoShop: Connecting local brands and mom-and-pop shops by facilitating product distribution

In the bustling streets of Bangladesh, mom-and-pop shops, also known as 'mudir dokan' in Bangla, stand as pillars of commerce, signifying an economic revolution that is steadily reshaping the retail landscape. At the forefront of this transformation stands PriyoShop, a B2B e-commerce startup that is connecting the dots between brands and mom-and-pop shops.
8 April 2024, 12:53 PM
Cover letter

Cover letters: are they relevant anymore?

The efficiency of parsing through standardised resumes and extracting relevant information has led many employers to prioritise resumes and online application forms over cover letters. Thus, brings the obvious question: are cover letters even relevant anymore?
12 March 2024, 04:46 AM
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Pokémon Concierge: A stop-motion for all ages

Pokémon Concierge tells the story of Haru, a 20-something young adult riddled with anxiety, coming to the luxurious Pokémon Resort to start a new life as a concierge.
25 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Mama lang

Meet 'Mama Lang': The Bangla 'toy' programming language

For a beginner, programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C++ might deter them as they are very different from traditional languages. Thus, comes Mama Lang, a Bangla-based toy programming language intended to be an easy entryway to coding for Bangla speakers.
20 January 2024, 13:54 PM

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