Shams Rashid Tonmoy

Sub-editor & Feature Writer, Tech & Startup, The Daily Star

How to create a career roadmap that adapts with you

The key to building your career isn't a rigid five-year plan. It's building a 'flexible' roadmap, i.e. one that gives you direction without locking you into a single path. Here's how to do it.

1w ago

Quiet thriving: finding purpose in a 'just fine' job

You don't need to wait for the perfect job to feel engaged at work. A new approach called 'quiet thriving' - the positive counterpart to 'quiet quitting' - focuses on making small, intentional changes to rediscover meaning and even joy in your current role.

1w ago

Time management essentials for new employees

Starting a new job brings excitement and nerves in equal measure, often accompanied by that nagging question: "How will I get everything done?" Effective time management isn't about working harder - it's about working smarter.

2w ago

Esports: the digital arena that's redefining entertainment

What began as a niche pastime has transformed into a full-blown entertainment spectacle, one that sells out stadiums, commands prime-time viewership, and even attracts the attention of national governments and Olympic committees.

1m ago

AAB's Motorsport Academy for aspiring professional racers

Automobile Association of Bangladesh (AAB) has recently launched the Motorsport Academy, offering structured training programmes designed to develop professional racing talent. The academy currently runs three sequential courses – beginner, intermediate and advanced – each requiring successful completion of exams to progress.

1m ago

A personal goodbye to Skype; the app that connected worlds

Today, Skype, the app that once connected me to so many important moments, is officially gone. It’s a strange feeling. Sure, I have switched to Messenger for chats and Zoom for meetings like everyone else. But I can’t help but feel a little sad. Few things else carry the same level of nostalgia as that familiar blue icon.

2m ago

Bangladeshi scientist invents smart pill to track gut health

Dr Yasser Khan, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC), is leading groundbreaking research in AI-enabled medical devices. His latest innovation? A GPS-like ingestible smart pill that could revolutionise how we understand the gut-brain connection.

3m ago

Will overworking get you ahead? 

We’ve all been there—burning the midnight oil, skipping lunch breaks, or replying to emails at 2 am because we believe that grinding harder than everyone else is the golden ticket to promotions and respect. But is it really? The truth is far more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

4m ago
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Green technology for a cleaner future

In the first part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone is making environmental contributions to Bangladesh.

July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022

Scanning in progress

Turn to our Cover Story to find out how QR codes could be potentially dangerous, and how you can take necessary precautions. 

July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022

Realme GT Neo 3 - Naruto Edition: Believe It!

From the eye-catching packaging to custom back design to special UI themes, the Naruto Realme GT Neo 3 stands out as a unique piece of collectible. 

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Living to the fullest

Retirement after a long life of hard work is a dream come true for many. However, retirement shouldn’t denote the closing of a chapter, for it can open many new doors. In this week’s Cover Story, we look into some career options for elderly citizens and how their professional spirits can be renewed by getting into new jobs. 

July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022

Hustling while travelling

With more and more countries now offering digital nomad visas, we might be on the verge of a new surge in the remote work lifestyle. Check out our Cover Story on some tips and tricks for being a digital nomad in Bangladesh - earning while on the go.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Daraz: Your all-in-one e-commerce solution

The Daraz mobile app is an example of such an app that meets demands while retaining a long-lasting positive user experience.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Taptap Send: The two-tap remittance app for NRBs

Taptap Send is the easy-to-use remittance app catered to making lives easier for expatriate Bangladeshis in sending money to their family and relatives in Bangladesh.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

Cars, cars, everywhere

Would it be an overstatement to say that we all love cars? And when the newest automobiles are gathered under one roof, who wouldn’t be excited? Check out our Cover Story spread for this year’s Dhaka Motor Show, and find out which new cars and motorbikes were revealed.

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

One less day of hustle?

Around 300 employees and 60 companies in the UK have recently begun a six-month trial of four-day working weeks. While the work hours will be cut, expected work efficiency and salaries will remain unchanged - which means the workers will still have to put in the work to make up for the missing day. 

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

Skills for tomorrow. Start today.

Landing a new job is tough. But planning ahead and building an apt set of skills to answer the ever-increasing demands of the job market is something that will make it easier. Check out this week’s Cover Story on useful tips on staying ahead of the competition and arming yourself with the necessary soft and hard skills for your next job.