Shams Rashid Tonmoy

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

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.

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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'.

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Skills vs. networking: why you need both in your job hunt

New job hunters often wonder which is more important: skills or networking? The truth is, you need both. Your skills are the magic you bring to the table—everything you know and can do to get the job done. Networking, on the other hand, is all about making sure the right people know just how capable you are.

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How to identify and brand your most marketable trait

Your standout trait is your personal brand’s signature move. It’s the thing people remember you for, whether it’s your knack for solving problems, your ability to connect with people, or your expertise in a specific area. And once you’ve nailed it, you can weave it into everything—your resume, your LinkedIn profile, even how you introduce yourself at networking events. 

2m ago

Pokémon TCG Pocket: A simplified spin on a beloved classic

Within just two days of its global launch, the game amassed over 10 million downloads.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: Racing ahead, but tripping along the way

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a solid popcorn flick that delivers what fans have come to expect.

3m ago

Realistic work resolutions to make 2025 your best year yet

It is important to keep realistic goals in mind when charting out your New Year's resolutions, especially when it involves your work. Here are some down-to-earth career resolutions you could work towards to boost your professional life - one small step at a time - in 2025.

4m ago

Top transferable skills in today’s job market

Transferable skills, a common term in the world of modern job hunting, are best described as proficiencies you can carry from one job to another. If you're considering shifting jobs soon, you should ensure you have sufficiently honed these essential skills, so you stand out as a strong candidate in today’s competitive job market.

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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.

June 10, 2022
June 10, 2022

The future of streamlining sales support

Shuvo Rahman, founder of Alice Labs, an AI-based multi-channel sales and support platform that helps online businesses, made it to the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Class of 2022.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Hacking to the Gate

Data hacking is one of the most used tropes in science fiction. However, in real life, invading someone’s privacy and leaking information can be scarier than you think. 

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

Footsteps nurturing community resilience

In the latest iteration of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia class of 2022, seven Bangladeshi youths made the prestigious list of global entrepreneurs and thinkers of tomorrow. Two of them, selected under the Social Impact category, are Shah Rafayat Chowdhury and Mohammad Taqi Yasir, co-founders of the organisation, Footsteps Bangladesh.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Tracking the roads of tomorrow

Mir Shahrukh Islam and Zafir Shafiee Chowdhury, co-founders of the local IoT company Bondstein Technologies, were selected under the category ‘Industry, Manufacturing and Energy’ for Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Class of 2022.

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

Staying connected

Keeping contacts is something we tend to undervalue, yet its importance is paramount in nearly every stage of our lives. In this week’s Cover Story, we talk about the importance of keeping relevant contacts right after graduating, and how it might help you land the job you always wanted. 

May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022

The gift that keeps on giving

Buying gifts for our parents is a tradition we grew up with. But like the changing times, changes the way we approach things. This week’s Cover Story is our recommendations on unique tech gifts for young and tech-savvy mothers.