Ahmad Tousif Jami

In-house Contributor at Tech & Startup, The Daily Star

Our picks for induction cookers under BDT 10,000

As households in Bangladesh increasingly look for energy-efficient and modern kitchen solutions, induction cookers have emerged as a popular choice. Here are some locally available induction cookers you could consider for your next purchase, under the BDT 10,000 price tag. However, please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.

1m ago

Education reforms: Aligning curriculum with future job markets

It is often considered cliche to say “Education is the backbone of a nation”, but it cannot be far from an important truth for Bangladesh.

1m ago

Copywriting—what exactly is it?

It is a popular misconception that copywriting is just about clever ads, when copywriters are the masterminds behind the words that influence our decisions and shape our online experiences every day, from website content and social media captions to email campaigns and product descriptions. Copywriting is growing, but what does it really entail?

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Bangladesh wins 4 gold medals at World Invention Competition and Exhibition

A total of four Bangladeshi teams won one gold medal each at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2024, an international science competition involving various categories. Among the winning Bangladeshi teams, Team Atlas, Team Code Black, and Calibrator-Z won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - University' category, and Team Dreams of Bangladesh won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - Senior High School' category.

6m ago

Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.

7m ago

Bangladesh wins bronze at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has won a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention at the recently held 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024. Tasdik Ahmed Tonmoy from Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi, won the Bronze medal, and Labib Bin Azad from Notre Dame College won the Honourable Mention.

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2 Bangladeshi robotics teams win Gold at WSEEC 2024

2 Bangladeshi robotics teams have won the Gold Medals at the World Science Environment and Engineering Competition (WSEEC) 2024, held in Indonesia. The competition was attended by 310 teams from 18 countries. 

10m ago

Bangladeshi startup wins 2nd place at BobCat Ventures 2024

Bangladeshi startup EdBridge Scholars has recently won second place at BobCat Ventures, a grant competition in the State of Maine, United States of America. The startup, founded by Tanvir Thamid, a student at Bates College, won USD 4,000 and professional mentor support for their second-place victory.

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April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Bangladesh ranks second in intl. entrepreneurial event Techkriti

IIT Kanpur hosts the four-day Techkriti technical and entrepreneurship event every year in March, with around 1,500 participants competing this year.

March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

Our picks for smartphones under Tk. 50,000/-

Considering the versatility of modern smartphones, different price ranges offer different values for particular needs beyond the ordinary. Check out our picks for smartphones under the Tk. 50k price tag.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Our first impressions

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, besides its many similarities with previous models, attempts to distinguish itself from a few different angles by introducing updated technology and designs.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

INFOCOM 2023 explores the future of technology and business

Under the theme "Leading With Purpose", this year's conference is being held in association with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) and The Daily Star.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

How to do proper referencing in your academic papers

Here are some essentials to keep in mind when compiling references for your academic courses.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Google to enter the AI race with Microsoft

It has become clear that Microsoft has long-term plans with OpenAI. They can potentially have other projects, too — but OpenAI has been the one with the most limelight.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Mechanical keyboard essentials to know for writers

Whether you are buying a prebuilt mechanical keyboard or making it yourself, there are a few essentials you should consider.

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs

Here are 5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Why VPN is important for an everyday net surfer

Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become an increasingly important tool for everyday internet users. It offers a variety of benefits that can help protect your online privacy and security and enable you to access restricted content in your region. Here are some key reasons that make VPN so important for daily internet usage.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

How to move on from past toxicity

Here are some tips for healing and growing past toxicity.