Innovate, Educate, Elevate

Innovate, Educate, Elevate

Online edu / Paving way for a more inclusive Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a highly centralised country. With most opportunities being centralised to Dhaka, one of the most expensive cities in South Asia, students in Bangladesh need to cross two significant barriers, geographical and financial, to access quality education.

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Diaspora's role in Bangladesh's economic development

In recent years, the diaspora community has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the economic landscape of Bangladesh, their contributions marked by a blend of remittances, investments, and intellectual exchanges that bolster the country’s march towards sustainable development.

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How online education is bridging job disparity

Education is perhaps the most tangible manifestation of enlightenment.

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Startups are fuelling the Bangladesh of the future

Bangladesh’s tech startup ecosystem is navigating through an era of unparalleled growth and innovation, underpinned by robust economic fundamentals, a tech-savvy youthful population, and proactive government policies. The year 2023 has marked a significant stride in this journey, showcasing the resilience and dynamism of Bangladeshi startups amidst global economic uncertainties.

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Diversified investments and startups

Bangladesh’s economic miracle is undeniable. Since independence in 1971, the nation’s GDP has grown a staggering 7.5% per year on average, lifting millions out of poverty and propelling the country towards middle-income status. Bangladesh went from a nation grappling with poverty and infrastructural challenges to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

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Matching university education with contemporary needs

Tertiary education and the outcome provided by it are factors that are constantly in need of revision. In today’s world where new in-demand jobs and special fields of expertise explode into popularity at unprecedented rates, universities have a responsibility to respond by adapting quickly and efficiently.

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Digital learning as a catalyst for educational equity and economic growth in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh grapples with the challenges of educational inequality, digital learning emerges as a transformative force.

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How startups and apps are angling to solve elder-care and digital loneliness for 2024

In the long list of problems that startups want to address on a global scale (and largely have, despite a shrinking of the tech startup industry in recent times), health and wellness has always taken a slight backseat to problems like mobility, connectivity and ways of work.

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Beyond RMGs: Why Bangladesh is emerging as Asia’s next startup hotspot

For decades, headlines surrounding Bangladesh have largely focused on its challenges: poverty, natural disasters, and the struggles of a developing economy. While these realities remain, a new narrative is quietly unfolding, driven by resilience, innovation, and an economic trajectory that has surprised many.

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5G for Bangladesh: Navigating between high hopes and hard realities

As Bangladesh enthusiastically gears up for the advent of 5G technology, a centrepiece of its Vision Smart Bangladesh 2041, the mood is a mix of optimism and caution. The transition to 5G is not just an upgrade in telecommunications; it represents a significant technological leap. This leap, however, is fraught with complexities that demand a thorough, objective examination.

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Essential skills for graduates in 2024: Preparing for tomorrow’s job market

The Bangladeshi job market, like many other job markets across the world, is very dynamic in nature. People often say that this particular job market is unstable or that there is a lack of opportunities here. However, while there may be some truth to this, it may not be the case entirely. In fact, similar descriptions are also applicable to job markets in other parts of the world.

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The transformative power of connectivity in 2024: Bangladesh’s pathway to technological advancement

In 2012, Bangladesh marked a significant technological milestone by embracing 3G connectivity, followed by the introduction of 4G in 2018. A notable leap occurred on December 12, 2021, with the trial launch of the 5G network in Bangladesh, signalling a new era in the nation’s digital evolution.

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Editor’s Note

It is with immense pride that we introduce our next segment: Innovate, Educate, Elevate. This segment is dedicated to exploring the remarkable journey of Bangladesh as it strides forward in the realms of technology, education, and entrepreneurial spirit.

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