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
December 11, 2020
Bringing ignorance into the light
Transgender and intersex people experience shocking amounts of abuse and discrimination in their daily life. They get harassed and exploited at home, work or on the roads.
December 4, 2020
The plight of female frontline workers during Covid-19
Female frontline workers are toiling a countless number of hours on duty since the Covid-19 outbreak. But being a female frontline warrior is just not about professional workloads.
November 27, 2020
5 portable health devices that you can use on the go
Nowadays people are always on the go and too busy to spend time on health issues, which is increasing the demand for portable health devices. These handheld devices can help keep your healthy routine and ease your conditions when you are out. Check out some of these worth-purchasing health gadgets.
November 27, 2020
4 distraction-busting apps to stay focused while working from home
This app follows a self-motivated method that helps you beat Internet addiction. To control your temptation of using the Internet, you need
November 20, 2020
Amader Golpo: An initiative to revive cultural heritage and histories through comics
With the help of Life 101 Foundation and 'Diversity for Peace' initiative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Quizards have planned to launch a website named 'Amader Golpo' to bring positive changes in people's mindset and thought process by letting them know about the concepts of diversity.
November 13, 2020
Real world self-defence tips from Edward F. Gomes of Tactical Krav Maga Bangladesh
The truth is most women face some form of harassment on roads every day. And unfortunately, there is no perfect way or specific self-defence trick to fight back.
November 7, 2020
Stepping up for menstrual health amid pandemic
The pandemic’s effects on middle and lower income people’s finances come with a lot of invisible struggles. For example, it has become a severe impediment for underprivileged girls and women’s menstrual health. As their expendable money has come down, they struggled to afford sanitary napkins and other feminine hygiene products.
November 6, 2020
Child safety: GPS trackers and wearables
These 4 gadgets have some unique and different functions, but their main purpose is to safeguard the children.
October 23, 2020
A hospital by the people, for the people in just 14 days
Bidyanondo Foundation and Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) have jointly set up a field hospital in Patenga, Chattogram. It was inaugurated by CMP Commissioner Md. Mahabubor Rahman with Faruk Ahmed,
October 16, 2020
Helpline numbers, location sharing apps and services that you may need in an emergency
Following the disturbing crimes and sexual harassment cases against women and children, it has become more important to know the emergency helpline numbers and to learn how to share location or notify close ones in an emergency state. Here is a list of some national helpline numbers, apps to share location and a guideline how to activate emergency SOS system.
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