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
August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

Dealing with ever-growing cyber-harassment against women

While the spread of the internet targets to carve out a path towards an equal and inclusive world, women disproportionately face violence and harassment in this cyberspace. Such harassment impedes their freedom and basic human rights. However, this issue is overlooked in most cases.

August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021

Indigenous Exclusive: an online news platform for the world, by indigenous youths

Bangladesh is home to a great number of indigenous communities that hold a rich diversity of living heritage and culture. But unfortunately, we have very few sources to know about their distinct cultures, languages, daily phenomenon, or even their struggles.

July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021

5 contemporary Bengali web series you should consider watching

Lately, Bengali OTT platforms have created much buzz over Bengali web content in contrast to traditional TV shows, especially among millennials and gen-z viewers. Here is a list of 5 contemporary Bengali web series featuring intriguing storylines you may consider putting on your watchlist.

July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021

Online platforms to buy sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha

Every year the cattle market gets the spotlight during Eid-ul-Azha, the holy festival of sacrifice. However, the situation for such a market is quite different due to the Covid-19 pandemic since last year, as conventional makeshift markets for selling animals for Qurbani can be hazardous for people.

July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021

Online market largely untapped: experts

Bangladesh currently has one of the largest untapped online markets as the country expects 80 million more smartphone users by 2030.

July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021

Mental health issues among university students: What makes it worse amid this pandemic?

The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted people's quality of life and deteriorated their mental health. And this situation has been a period of upheaval for young people and university students who are known to be vulnerable in the case of developing mental disorders. We have talked to some teachers and students to know about their perspective on the deteriorating mental health conditions of students at the university level.

June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C):

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected people of all age groups, even children in some cases who are thought to be less likely to get affected.

June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021

Data Analytics: What it is and why it matters

To drive productivity, efficiency and revenue growth in any sector, data analytics plays a significant role by extracting insights from data. Using modern technology in different businesses and corporations has generated huge amounts of valuable information,

June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021

Rethinking the priorities of the health sector in a pandemic-responsive budget

We talked to Dr MM Akash, Professor and Chairman of Economics department, Dhaka University, and Dr Rumana Huque and Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha, Professors of Economics, Dhaka University regarding the common queries of the budget of FY 2021-2022.

June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021

Everything you need to know about the new scourge of ‘black fungus’ amid the Covid-19 risks

The world is already reeling under the Covid-19 threat, and now a new epidemic of ‘black fungus’ has surged in the neighbouring country, India. In Bangladesh,