Faisal Bin Iqbal is a Bangladeshi content and feature writer who specializes in SEO and digital content strategy.

Faisal Bin Iqbal

Faisal Bin Iqbal is a Bangladeshi journalist and feature writer who specializes in SEO and digital content strategy. He is currently the In-Charge of Campus, Rising Stars, and Star Youth. You can reach him at faisal.iqbal@thedailystar.net

Planning to study in the UK? Let AHZ show you the way

Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students arrive in the United Kingdom (UK) for higher studies, many of whom are from Bangladesh.

2w ago

MIE Pathways & MIE English Academy

Pursuing higher education is one of the biggest steps in a student’s life, and the choices they make can have a lasting impact on their future. While many still opt for local universities, more and more Bangladeshi students are looking beyond the country’s borders, excited by the incredible opportunities that come with studying abroad.

2w ago

GIS is on a mission to become the nation’s leading Cambridge curriculum school

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh's academic sector in general. 

3w ago

The final bombshell: Thank you and goodbye to Clarkson, Hammond, and May

After 22 years on the road, three of the world’s most recognisable motoring journalists – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – have finally reached the end of it. In the process, they have managed to make cars and everything about them more entertaining and palatable to a wider, more generalised audience. 

1m ago

Iran’s retaliation: What fresh hell awaits the Middle East?

Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel comes just days after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed Hassan Nasrallah.

1m ago

A beginner’s guide to finding and applying for jobs on LinkedIn

Job hunting on LinkedIn can feel tiring and occasionally pointless but knowing how to efficiently look for and apply to jobs can help you make the most of this platform for your professional goals.

2m ago

Internet blackout: How our youngest generations are dealing with this situation

Millions of people have been disconnected from each other and subsequently, the world outside.

3m ago

Three Bangladeshi comics worth your attention

Bangladeshi comics for you to check out.

5m ago
February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

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.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Curating your LinkedIn profile as a university student

LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals and an impactful tool for those interested in professionally branding themselves. Many individuals take this self-branding approach when they graduate from university. However, given that it takes a lot of time to build a solid presence on this platform, it’d be in your best interest to start working on your LinkedIn profile from your early days at the university.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Early career job hopping: Why do fresh graduates do it and how is it perceived by employers?

Is early career job hopping a bad thing, and is it ever “too soon” to switch jobs?

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

How to communicate with clients online

One thing that many Bangladeshi freelancers struggle with is communicating with their clients.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023

Three tips for an effective group study session

How exactly do you make a group study session effective? 

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Which university club is right for you?

There will be numerous options when you want to join a university club. But how do you make the right choice?

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Making the most of your undergrad life

University life is an opportunity you must not allow to pass you by.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

The End of SHOUT

This time next week, SHOUT will no longer be there, and I am not sure how to feel about it.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

EDITORIAL

The struggle with learning a new skill starts right away if you don’t stick to your initial plan.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Editorial

I struggle to pen my thoughts these days.