Shahriar Rahman

Engineer-turned-Journalist, Shahriar Rahman has a strong knowledge of all things digital. He started his career working in the telecom industry but later switched to media and journalism to follow his passion of 'playing with gadgets' for a living. Shahriar did his Master's in Global Media & Communication from the University of Warwick as a Chevening Scholar. He also holds an MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka, and a Masters in Engineering from AIUB. Shahriar is a State Department Fellow with the University of Oklahoma. He is currently the Editor of Toggle- the tech, career, automobile publication of The Daily Star.

5G for Bangladesh: Navigating between high hopes and hard realities

As Bangladesh enthusiastically gears up for the advent of 5G technology, a centrepiece of its Vision Smart Bangladesh 2041, the mood is a mix of optimism and caution. The transition to 5G is not just an upgrade in telecommunications; it represents a significant technological leap. This leap, however, is fraught with complexities that demand a thorough, objective examination.

10m ago

Women's empowerment and equality in the digital space

The Daily Star recently had a conversation with Sajjab Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer at Grameenphone on gender equality, the empowerment of women, and how these factors influence the telecom industry.

1y ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The ultimate ultra

Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.

1y ago

Embracing the inevitable

And thus, we invite our readers to embark on the next exhilarating journey with Tech & Startup!

1y ago

Hackers feast on government sites

With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).

1y ago

Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search

1y ago

Samsung Galaxy A54: The newest A Game in town

The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands tall as a formidable mid-range smartphone that strikes a balance between elegant design, reliable performance, and exceptional camera capabilities.

1y ago

Finova Group keen to invest in Bangladesh

Ricardo Jr Portabella, executive director and chairman of Finova Group, talked about his visit to Bangladesh and its investment plans in the country during an exclusive interview with The Daily Star. He also shed light on Finova’s background, services, and unique investment approach.

1y ago

April 10, 2023

5G will come when time is right

Jørgen C Arentz Rostrup, chairman of Grameenphone, and head of Telenor Asia, was recently in Dhaka to take part in the Bangladesh Business Summit. On the sidelines of the mega event, he spoke to The Daily Star about Telenor’s vision in Asia and Bangladesh, the future of the digital economy and the roadmap to 5G, among other issues.

April 7, 2023

Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition: A fizzy red phone for the fanboys

In this review, we will take a closer look at the Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition and see how it stacks up against the competition.

March 10, 2023

Going BIG with the Zenbook Fold

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a laptop that stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique design, featuring an OLED display that can be folded down the middle to create a dual-screen setup.

February 17, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4: Flexing with the flip

In the context of Bangladesh, the Z Flip 4 is a device that stands out for its compact form factor, improved ergonomics, and, most notably, a better battery life.

February 17, 2023

Brainstorming session at Sheba Platform with the CEO.

A peek inside SHEBA Platform

In 2017, Sheba Platform Limited received The Daily Star ICT Awards in the ‘ICT Startup’ category.

January 20, 2023

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2: Unfolding a powertool

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 2 is a premium foldable smartphone designed with a focus on camera and performance.

January 13, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: How does it fare almost a year later

Maintaining its OG form factor, Galaxy S22 Ultra was expected to meet the expectation of both – the S Series users and the Note series users. To appease these two camps, Samsung went all-in terms of hardware and performance.

October 14, 2022

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Kicking it up a notch

Xiaomi has been playing the safe game in Bangladesh for a while now. Churning out generic yet market-tested devices is in its local DNA. We understand that and it does not mean it is a bad thing. In fact, quite the contrary- it has been able to secure the top seat in the market in the last quarter by following the safest playbook. But at its root, Xiaomi is an innovator and pusher of boundaries.

September 30, 2022

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Unfolding a grand experience

Samsung has been betting a lot on its foldables. In the past few years, it has made iterative improvements to its foldable Z series of smartphones. Samsung is betting so much on it that it has streamlined its product line-up and discontinued the popular note series. Inspired by the ‘bigger is always better' mantra, Samsung’s relentless attempt to make screens bigger has somewhat paid off. At least that’s what we felt from using the latest flagship Galaxy Z Fold4. Although we had our hands on the device for just a week, we tried to make the best use of the phone by making it our daily driver.

September 23, 2022

Towards an integrated multimodal transportation ecosystem in Bangladesh

Ride-hailing service has been operating in Bangladesh for almost six years. It has been an integral part of the public transport ecosystem in major metropolises in Bangladesh. On the occasion of the launching of Uber's 2021 Bangladesh Economic Impact Report, we spoke with Mike Orgill, Senior Director, Public Policy & Government Relations, Asia Pacific at Uber. Here’s the gist of the conversation that we had: