All you need to know about fire safety in residential buildings
In 2022, the fire service officials in Dhaka evaluated 1,162 buildings and labelled 136 of them as “extremely risky” and 499 as “risky” in terms of fire hazards. The recent incidents in Bailey Road, Moghbazar and Narayanganj demand a closer inspection of the risks of fire hazards not only in commercial buildings but also in residential ones, especially when it comes to highrises.
2m ago
‘Safety over aesthetics is my core philosophy’
The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you start your journey in this field?
2m ago
Bridging the Gap Enhancing Financial Services for SMEs
The SME sector currently contributes approximately 30-32% to Bangladesh’s GDP, showcasing substantial potential to emerge as a leading driver of economic growth in the country in the foreseeable future.
5m ago
'That Coca-Cola ad' only proves the power of boycott
A global brand trying to tell us that we are immature or ignorant for feeling this way is not acceptable.
5m ago
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
5m ago
Reimagining the urban environment with rivers
What good is a river to a city? Imagine strolling along the riverbanks on a lazy afternoon or just returning home from work. The picturesque sight that a river offers to city dwellers has its own charm. A river, as they say, has something to offer everyone.
5m ago
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
10m ago
The Runaway Boy: A promise not delivered
The Runway Boy (Eka, 2020), written by Manoranjan Byapari and translated from Bangla by V Ramaswamy, delivers an accurate portrayal of postcolonial Bengal,
1y ago
November 1, 2019
Sexism in the workplace
Gone are the days when sexism in the workplace was normalised, leading to a huge wage disparity along with all sorts of discrimination against women. Bangladesh is currently the country with the lowest gender pay gap among the lower middle income countries, according to ILO Global Wage Report 2018. But women, even till this day, are subject to a lot of sexist practices in their workplaces, which stem from the patriarchal thoughts and views that have been deeply rooted in our society for many years.
October 25, 2019
Target marketing through data science and how to build a career around it
From a target marketing perspective, the job of a data scientist is to gain insights on the products, craft product recommendations and use data to improve existing products.
October 4, 2019
Utilising the best online courses available: Part 2
Online courses have appealed to people globally due to their autonomous learning characteristics. In the second part of the series, we will introduce you to some of the most popular learning sites, offering a wide range of courses for people from all backgrounds.
September 27, 2019
SIGNS THAT YOU’RE ON AUTOPILOT AT WORK AND WHY YOU SHOULD TRY AND GET OUT OF IT
Fresh graduates have a tendency to take up any semi-decent job that they can get, with the slightest bit of financial stability and societal value, even if the jobs never interest them.
August 23, 2019
Utilising the best online courses available: Part 1
Thanks to the internet, self-learning and training has been made easier in the last few years for a wide group of people.
May 10, 2019
Starting a web development startup
A well-developed website is a prerequisite for promoting different sorts of work that people do. Be it advertising and digital marketing agencies, artists, musicians, research organisations or corporations, everyone recognises the need for a well-developed website of their own to reach their respective target groups.
April 19, 2019
Conflicts in workplace caused by information asymmetry
Information asymmetry can be somewhat referred to as a sort of information gap between two parties. This can give birth to conflicts
March 22, 2019
Getting started on research in your undergrad years
The research sector is one of the most neglected sectors in our country, despite its growing need for effective policy making.
March 20, 2019
SHETRADES
The SheTrades initiative aims to connect three million women to market by 2021. The initiative brings together stakeholders around the world to work on seven actions to address trade barriers and create greater opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
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