Ahmad Tousif Jami

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

Team from Bangladesh wins Gold Medal at WSEEC 2025

A team from Bangladesh named ‘System Error’ has achieved a Gold Medal and a Special Award at the World Science, Environment, and Engineering Competition (WSEEC) 2025. The competition was held at Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta, Indonesia, from May 19-22, 2025.

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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.

4m 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.

4m 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.

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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.

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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. 

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September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022

How and when to ask for a salary raise: A guide

If you are considering asking for a raise at work, here are the necessary things you should know about it. 

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

All you need to know about browser cookies

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about browser cookies.

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Bangladesh wins debate ‘World Cup’

Brac A, representing Bangladesh at the World University Debating Championship (WUDC) 2022, have won the open championship.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

Building a career in the development sector: Essential know-hows

Aspirants must build themselves from the ground up to secure jobs and make the most of their potential in the development sector.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

How much do government employees get paid?

A look into how much government employee get paid according to the National Pay Scale 2015.

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

Building a career in academia: things to know

Academia is a diverse field, and each niche requires a unique specialisation. Here some crucial things to know beforehand.

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

Our top picks for wireless mechanical keyboards under Tk. 8,000/-

If you are looking for an affordable mechanical wireless keyboard that will complement your workstation, this guide is for you. 

May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022

Pursuing double majors: important factors to consider

If you’re considering pursuing double majors, here are some important pointers to keep in mind.

April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022

Job hopping: Important factors to consider

Starting a new job is almost always a challenging experience. A proper decision can be significantly rewarding, while a wrong decision may be fatal for your future career.

April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022

Entry-level jobs: A beginner’s guide

Undergraduate students and fresh graduates are increasingly looking for entry-level jobs in recent times. Entry-level jobs, in simplest terms, are elementary positions in any organisation or industry.