Jinat Jahan Khan

How to detect AI-generated text

While the use of AI in text generations have many potential benefits across industries, like any other tool, they too may be misused in a variety of ways. To counter the misuse of AI-generated texts, there are some tools that may come handy.

1y ago

Key takeaways from this year’s Standard AI Index Report

In the last decade, artificial intelligence has evolved at a breathtaking pace. The Standard Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HAI) publishes the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index Report every year, providing a comprehensive picture of the current state of the AI world.

1y ago

Inclusive education is all about understanding different learners

Understanding of the benefits of diversity is growing.

1y ago

Entrepreneurial challenges in the Bangladeshi gig business model

Fairwork and DataSense has published the annual Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings Report to understand the working conditions of platform-based gig workers in Bangladesh.

1y ago

Quality education towards ensuring equality and inclusion

In 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

2y ago

How teaching IELTS can be trickier than teaching General English

The webinar was led by Wendy Naylor, Consultant at The British Council, where she had an interactive discussion with the online audience regarding IELTS and General English.

2y ago

How exam-centred teaching hampers creativity in classrooms

The Daily Star with the collaboration of the British Council has returned with its LIVE webinar series on 29 August 2022. A session titled 'How can we increase creativity in the classroom?' was aired live, which was hosted by Wendy Naylor, Consultant, The British Council. In this event, respected education practitioners discussed and shared ideas on how to boost creativity in classrooms. Creativity in education is often a subject of debate, as schools can develop a culture of routine and conformity. Often, training students to simply pass exams may discourage and inhibit originality, which is why the government is currently reviewing assessments in schools.

2y ago

QR codes are essential, but some may hurt you

With more dependency on the internet, the cases of online scams are always on the rise. Among different innovative ways to scam people, tricking users through QR codes is a very common scenario. Since the early 2000s, QR codes have been in use, and these are still alive and well. Smartphone cameras can even scan them directly. The continued usefulness of QR codes is due in large part to changes to different marketing channels and new applications for their usage. Popular among modern tech users, QR codes have become essential in transferring large amounts of data by providing an easy and quick way to promote website URLs. However, it bodes to be careful when using QR codes.

2y ago
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022

A guide to gifting the best gadgets to young mothers

Our mothers are our greatest treasures. While there can be a variety of gifts for mothers, for a change of pace, you can opt to give useful tech gifts to your techie and modern mom. Here are our recommendations for 6 gadgets that can be great tech gifts

May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022

Here are the gadgets to gift your mother this Mother’s Day

This Mother's Day, instead of the usuals, you can opt to give useful tech gifts to your techie and modern mom.

April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022

7 daycare centres in Dhaka for working parents

Every morning the hustle of going to work and thinking of their little munchkins all day long often urges working parents to find a suitable daycare nearby. Here is a list of some of the daycare centres in Dhaka that you may be interested in checking out, depending on your location.

April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022

A Bangladeshi youth on a mission to provide low-cost robotic hand

When an arm is lost or amputated, an artificial hand can help in the rehabilitation of a person. However, such robotic hands come with a huge expenditure.

February 18, 2022
February 18, 2022

Wanna read Bangla eBooks online? Check out these eBook reader apps

In the digital age, eBook reader apps have partially, or in some cases, fully replaced conventional printed books.

February 4, 2022
February 4, 2022

Speaking English is all about intelligibility, not the accent

Learning any language can add a feather to one’s cap. To be globally accepted, learning English has its own significance for personal and professional development.

January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022

Six essential apps to streamline work processes for professionals

Trello is a project management and collaboration tool that makes team collaboration and organising office work easier.

December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021

Quality enhancement in higher education needs to be ensured to create better opportunities

Higher education globally has been going through dramatic changes in the last decade and that is no different in Bangladesh.

December 17, 2021
December 17, 2021

‘Nikhoj’: An app to help you find missing children

However, ‘Nikhoj’ is here to help. This app connects the police, NGOs and volunteers in one platform so anyone can help missing children in need. ‘Nikhoj’ aims to ensure that no child stays separated from their parents due to a lack of reliable information or access to proper authorities.

December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021

EMK Center unveils new AR-VR lab

The EMK Center has set up an augmented reality and virtual reality (AR-VR) laboratory with an aim to provide hi-tech features to Bangladeshi youths and help them develop innovative products and services.