10 Minute School and Shajgoj, two local startups have been selected for Sequoia Capital's prestigious accelerator program, Surge. A total of 20 startups from South-East Asia, including two from Bangladesh, were selected for this years Surge Accelerator cohort.

When it comes to fresh high school graduates looking to pursue higher education abroad, the UK has always been a top choice. Recently in Bangladesh, studying in the UK has seen a surge in popularity for both undergraduate and postgraduate level education.

In a candid interview with Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh’s General Manager & Head of Business, we take a look at some intriguing details

Young professionals today are carving out prominent places for themselves in corporate sectors. Gen Z leaders are pushing corporate boundaries, starting from work-life balance to company culture, taking on more leadership roles to steer through these changes.

On 29 December 2021, the local education support platform Fineanswer launched the oversees education app Fineanswer Study Abroad. According to Fineanswer, this app will provide Bangladeshi students who are interested in studying abroad with all the crucial information they might require.

2021 has been a roller-coaster ride for the local startup scene. From Shohoz quitting the game to bKash becoming a unicorn, here’s a quick look at the startup highlights of 2021. 

Higher education globally has been going through dramatic changes in the last decade and that is no different in Bangladesh.

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, the internet, automation and robotics are a part of our reality. In many cases, they are deeper than reality. There is still ongoing debate about whether the internet is involved in our lives, or if we are stuck in a digital cycle. How can one find an escape from this loop?

Learning is now accessible to more people than before, thanks to the miracle of the internet. It has formed a solid ground for millions of aspiring learners by creating extensive learning opportunities for them while going beyond geographical borders or other limitations.

There are things in life best done without thinking too much about it. A job interview is not one of them. When it comes to interviews, preparation is key. The amount of time one spends preparing has a direct impact on their performance during the interview.

Is it because she is a mother? Or perhaps she is perceived as lacking ambition, or leadership qualities?  Gender stereotypes continue to hold women back at work, but a handful of tech firms say they have developed AI (artificial intelligence) systems that can help break biases in hiring and promotion to give female candidates a fairer chance.

Early-stage startups in the seed stage commonly focus on building an in-house marketing team. This is because the startup’s core focus is developing an MVP with initial funding. If they are not offering a robust product to the market, any marketing effort for the startup is irrelevant.

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In the twenty-first century, interactions with customers have taken a new shape, especially with the emergence of social media. Any single company today interacts with hundreds of target consumers directly, regardless of the industry nature.

Technology has come a long way. It is providing students with tools to assist them while they are in the learning stage to make their student life easier and more manageable.

Unilever’s flagship business competition, ‘BizMaestros’ is back for its 12th edition. This time, it will be held in a hybrid format with Rounds 1 and 2 taking place virtually, while Round 3 will be a closed in-person event with a limited audience. 

In the twenty-first century, interactions with customers have taken a new shape, especially with the emergence of social media. Any single company today interacts with hundreds of target consumers directly, regardless of the industry nature. The nature of the interaction is also changing, with companies using third party social media managers, chatbots etc. But I’m afraid some of us might be derailing from basic customer service thumb rules, and in the process, forgetting the leveraging ability of customer service towards enhancing brand equity.

Corporate training programs are designed and executed for the sole purpose of the professional development of employees. The lessons learnt from the sessions are expected to be applied in their jobs in order to improve their organisational performances.

The world has seen unprecedented changes in the adoption of different workplace policies quite recently, making learning at jobs imperative for all.

Women in Leadership (WIL) has honoured the most inspiring female professionals of the country at the 6th edition of the Inspiring Women Award. The grand award ceremony took place on 7th October 2021. A total of 24 winners and 18 honourable mentions were awarded this year on the esteemed accolade’s 6th iteration.