AI is making way for a new era of soft skills. Here's how
With AI gaining popularity across various workplaces, there arises a demand for skilled professionals capable of effectively operating AI models to yield the most desirable outcomes. Moreover, beyond these roles, there is a growing need for positions that AI simply cannot replicate, owing to its inherently non-human nature.
1w ago
From fringe hobby to national pride
For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time -- often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more “serious” pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
1m ago
Navigating the big, scary world of your first career break
Whether it's for studies or personal development, stepping away from work can be scary, especially when you're new to the full-time world. In our world of constant hustle, taking a break to recharge and refocus takes guts. But, if you're up for it, the rewards can be worthwhile.
2m ago
PriyoShop: Connecting local brands and mom-and-pop shops by facilitating product distribution
In the bustling streets of Bangladesh, mom-and-pop shops, also known as 'mudir dokan' in Bangla, stand as pillars of commerce, signifying an economic revolution that is steadily reshaping the retail landscape. At the forefront of this transformation stands PriyoShop, a B2B e-commerce startup that is connecting the dots between brands and mom-and-pop shops.
2m ago
Cover letters: are they relevant anymore?
The efficiency of parsing through standardised resumes and extracting relevant information has led many employers to prioritise resumes and online application forms over cover letters. Thus, brings the obvious question: are cover letters even relevant anymore?
3m ago
Pokémon Concierge: A stop-motion for all ages
Pokémon Concierge tells the story of Haru, a 20-something young adult riddled with anxiety, coming to the luxurious Pokémon Resort to start a new life as a concierge.
5m ago
Meet 'Mama Lang': The Bangla 'toy' programming language
For a beginner, programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C++ might deter them as they are very different from traditional languages. Thus, comes Mama Lang, a Bangla-based toy programming language intended to be an easy entryway to coding for Bangla speakers.
5m ago
Magna Water: What even is it?
Recently, certain locally-based 'free water' startups have been making waves on Facebook. These initiatives promise to provide free, clean drinking water to the general public by integrating ads on the plastic bottles the water would come in. But how do these initiatives work and where is this bottled water coming from? We recently caught up with one of these initiatives, ‘Magna Water’—literally meaning free water—to talk about their plans, goals, and details regarding this project.
5m ago
August 5, 2022
Grameenphone’s ambition to expand the rural boundaries
In the second part of this five-article series, we will take a look at Grameenphone’s success in the rural development of Bangladesh.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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