Zarif Faiaz

Zarif Faiaz is a writer, journalist and communications expert. He is the In-Charge of the Tech & Startup section at The Daily Star.

Revitalising Bangladesh’s jute industry through pioneering worker training

Bangladesh, historically known as a major player in the global jute industry, has long depended on the "Golden Fibre" as a key economic driver. Yet, in recent years, the sector has faced substantial challenges, ranging from reduced demand for raw jute exports to outdated processing techniques. 

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BTRC's draft satellite internet guideline risks becoming a digital gatekeeper

This draft policy is hiding a central duality in plain sight: Bangladesh is eager to welcome cutting-edge satellite technology, yet appears equally intent on tightly controlling its operation.

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Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh

Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.

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5 signs of toxic leadership in the workplace

Some leaders exhibit toxic traits that can undermine morale, stifle creativity, and create a culture of fear and resentment. Understanding the signs of toxic leadership is the first step towards advocating for change.

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Right to access the internet is a human right

A world without internet is unimaginable in this age and time.

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The future of leadership is kindness

In recent years, the business world has seen a paradigm shift in the qualities we value in leaders. Long gone are the days when assertiveness and strength were seen as the sole indicators of effective leadership.

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How to not handle a crisis communication: A lesson from Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola's botched ad campaign highlights the pitfalls of crisis communication.

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Government mishandling of personal data: Where does it end?

Are these incidents of data breach and data leaks not contradictory to the very image of the smart, digital, developed Bangladesh that they are desperately trying to portray or advertise?

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October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021

Oh, another digital marketing agency? Tell me about it

This week, we mainly talk about the career prospect of that fresh graduate kid whose planning to get into a marketing firm.

October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021

Only ‘90s kids would remember

This issue is all about living the ‘90s dream. I mean, we feature a tribute to Grand Theft Auto in the centrefold. Need we say more?

October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021

It’s 2021, can we rely on tech yet?

This week, we explore how reliable technology actually is when it comes to personal shopping and other duties.

October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021

6 Bangladeshi militant groups, 1 individual in Facebook’s secret blacklist

Facebook has developed a secret blacklist of over 4000 individuals and organisations across the world that the social media giant considers “dangerous”, as a part of its Dangerous Individuals and Organizations (DIO) policy, according to internal Facebook documents, as revealed by The Intercept.

October 8, 2021
October 8, 2021

A new day

October’s second issue begins as a new day as we, the toggle helm team, is reduced to a ragtag assembly of two. Quartermaster Nahaly Nafisa Khan jumped ship and it’s just me and the captain holding the deck for now.

October 5, 2021
October 5, 2021

Inside the Facebook blackout: How the social media giant lost $7bn in a day

On Monday, around 10 PM BST, Facebook and its other services--including WhatsApp and Instagram--went completely down, in a massive outage that’s thought to be the worst since 2019. The websites were restored nearly 12 hours later, after an unprecedented interruption in global communications and the internet economy. 

October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021

Offline Siri, 3D maps, screen sharing: Here’s what’s new in Apple’s iOS 15

Apple has finally released the iOS 15 for the public and it’s available to download now in Bangladesh. We have received our first update and here are the key highlights:

September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021

The future is now, old man!

The future is upon us. I mean, soon, as everything looks almost set for us to step into the EV era. So, this week, we explore where our electric future stands.

September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021

Time to get back in the world

This new normal is here to stay, that much we know for sure. But as the world around us slowly starts to open up following mass vaccination drives and whatnot, it’s time to prepare ourselves to get back into the world. We, as much as you lot, missed

September 3, 2021
September 3, 2021

All about living the good life

In the constantly shifting digital world, it gets tough to keep track of what’s new on the market every now and then. But as brands race each other to grab your attention, we are here to streamline that process for you.