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Korvi Rakshand represents Bangladesh at UNESCO Award’s 20th anniversary

Korvi Rakshand, Founder and Executive Director of the JAAGO Foundation, represented Bangladesh at the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain at the University of Bahrain.
14 October 2025, 07:53 AM

The Gen Z guide to smarter learning

For Gen Z students who have grown up navigating both online classes and algorithmic chaos, learning smarter isn’t about working harder or longer. It is about using the right tools with the right mindset.
14 October 2025, 05:44 AM

Jobs of the week

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12 October 2025, 08:53 AM

High-performance computing: a path forward for Bangladesh

In this conversation, Professor Torsten Hoefler, a globally recognised expert in supercomputing, Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, and recipient of the 2024 ACM Prize in Computing, shares his insights on the potential of HPC to catalyse development in Bangladesh.
7 October 2025, 04:28 AM

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

Jobs of the week

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5 October 2025, 09:46 AM

The smart way to avoid burning out at work

Bangladesh’s corporate economy is moving at pace. Hours can be long, commutes punishing, and the smartphone rarely sleeps. Burnout is a predictable consequence, but it is not inevitable. Let’s take a look at what burnout is, why the risk is acute in Bangladesh, and the most effective, evidence-based steps individuals and employers can take to prevent it.
30 September 2025, 05:41 AM

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

Jobs of the week

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28 September 2025, 14:25 PM

How AI can transform your job search

The sheer volume of administrative and creative tasks when applying to multiple jobs can feel overwhelming, and that is where AI can genuinely become a personal productivity partner. When used thoughtfully, AI can save time, reduce errors, and help you present your best self to potential employers.
23 September 2025, 05:36 AM

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

Jobs of the week

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21 September 2025, 08:31 AM

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

AI - the new colleague on your desk

From language models to workflow automation, AI tools are increasingly integrated into everyday work, promising efficiency and insight. Yet adoption remains uneven, in part because misconceptions abound.
16 September 2025, 04:56 AM

Jobs of the week

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8 September 2025, 08:34 AM

The Daily Star’s Salman Ahmed named among INMA 30 Under 30 awardees

This year’s competition received 200 applications from across the world
5 September 2025, 13:17 PM

A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem

In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how power, process, and patience work in this market.
2 September 2025, 07:11 AM

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

Jobs of the week

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31 August 2025, 11:45 AM

The art of strategic quitting

Strategic quitting is the art of stepping away with purpose, timing, and a plan. It is about recognising when the cost of staying outweighs the benefits, and making the decision before that cost becomes too high.
26 August 2025, 07:51 AM