Capitalising on market trends: the secret sauce to success
Nvidia's recent meteoric rise provides a compelling example of the power of capitalising on current market trends. Let’s take a look at how capitalising on market trends can be the secret sauce to your startup’s success.
4d ago
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.
3m 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
March 25, 2022
Planning ahead
Life goals can be confusing. While some prefer sticking to a steady job, others may want to explore new financial ventures.
March 18, 2022
Taking it to the next gear
From winning pro racing competitions to engineering world-class vehicles in international events, Bangladesh has recently made amazing strides in the world of automobiles.
March 4, 2022
Inevitable changes
As we steadily move back to physical workplaces, many of us feel inclined to keep working from home, while others feel we should go back to the old norm.
February 11, 2022
Putting out the fire
It seems we have been going on a rant about the hustle culture lately. Sure, work is what keeps us financially stable, but do the detrimental effects of overwork outweigh the benefits?
February 4, 2022
Ain’t no rest for the overworked
We live in a hustle culture. The daily grind takes precedence over almost everything else in our lives, be it family, friends, food or fun.
January 28, 2022
Mind over matter
Ever seen those post-apocalyptic sci-fi movies where the collective consciousness of the human race is under the control of
January 28, 2022
Peering into your mind
The Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Research Lab in United-International University (UIU) is the first laboratory in Bangladesh
January 21, 2022
Man’s new best friend
Long gone are the days of carrier pigeons, telegraphs and faxes.
January 14, 2022
A balancing act
Life does not come with a manual. There are often times we are thrust with a new responsibility with little idea on how to do a good job at it. Especially in young managerial or team leader roles, it is difficult to know exactly how to find the right balance between amiability and productiveness among coworkers.
December 31, 2021
Wrapping it up
Whether we had wanted it to or not, another year comes to a close. 2021 was quite the journey. The world slowly recovered from the pandemic-induced trauma of 2020, and while the pandemic has still not completely left us, 2021 taught us to believe in a better future.
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