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'.

2m ago

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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January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

New year, new tech

With that, welcome to 2023. Happy new year everyone.

December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022

2022: the year of technological resurgence

Before the year officially ends, let's take a look at the biggest tech happenings in 2022.

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

Finding that one fine line

And with that, the second last issue of the year! See you next weekend for the 2022 wrapup!

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

Out of sight but not out of mind

Out of sight but not out of mind.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The best of a bugged world

Welcome to the 9th generation of Pokémon.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Future-proofing mission-critical businesses with cloud solutions

Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the global data storage management company NetApp has been making strides in Bangladesh for over 17 years and counting.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Where the work goes

See you next weekend. Until then.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Revival of the fittest

As always, have a good weekend. Until then.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Meet the Bangladeshi Art Director who worked on these games

Aside from God of War Ragnarök, Tanvir M. N. Islam has also worked as an Art Director in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Warrior, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Sniper Elite 5: France.

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

This AI recognises Bangla speech and text

Bengali.AI is a voluntary research initiative that aims to democratise AI research in Bangla by teaching AI the Bangla we use every day.