career

Charting the course for a career as a flight attendant

Becoming a flight attendant requires hard work, dedication, and the ability to adapt to different situations. While it is not always as glamorous as it appears, it is a career that offers adventure, financial stability, and the chance to explore the world.

Your guide to landing a job at an international development organisation

A practical guide to starting a career at an international development organisation.

Opinion / The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

A career in technical writing: What you should know

Technical writing is one of the most important and growing fields in tech companies worldwide.

Exploring career options (outside engineering) for those who love maths

Studies have shown that people who enjoy solving mathematical problems have enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world. It also opens up an array of interesting career opportunities beyond just engineering.

A fresh graduate’s guide to working at an NGO

Despite the challenges, the opportunity to create tangible change is what draws many to the NGO sector.

Career prospects for Economics graduates

For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.

More ‘me time’ and less office drama: 4-day workweek comes to Bangladesh

So far, in the dynamic landscape of Bangladesh’s work culture, a five-day or six-day workweek has long been the standard. However, Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) has charted a new course by introducing a four-day workweek.

February 20, 2017
February 20, 2017

Tennis: Nishikori suffers sixth successive final loss

Japanese top seed Kei Nishikori lost a sixth successive final on Sunday when he was defeated by Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the Buenos Aires clay-court title match.

January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017

IT STARTED FROM BARCELONA

Diego Maradona has revealed his drug problems began when he was at Barcelona in the 1980s in an interview with an Italian private television network, Canale 5.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Football: Hodgson feels Rooney still has role to play for England

Wayne Rooney still has an important role to play in manager Gareth Southgate's England squad, former national manager Roy Hodgson has said after the striker's leadership was recently called into question.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Fizz ICC's emerging player of the year

Mustafizur Rahman, one of Bangladesh's most famous cricketing exports, has broken new ground for his country by becoming the first player to win an International Cricket Council (ICC) award.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

Cricket: Patel's eight-year India Test exile ended

India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ruled out of the third Test against England, prompting the selectors to recall Parthiv Patel after eight years in the wilderness.

November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016

Football: Robbie Keane to leave LA Galaxy after six seasons

Striker Robbie Keane will leave LA Galaxy after his contract expires in December, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club have announced.

November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016

Football: Lampard leaves New York City

Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard will leave Major League Soccer's New York City F.C. once his contract expires at the end of the year, the team announced Monday.

November 11, 2016
November 11, 2016

Regular Tests the key: Mushy

Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim believes that the Tigers will be able to reach a certain level of competence within the next two years if given enough opportunities in the format.

November 9, 2016
November 9, 2016

'Proud that he is a symbol of love'

Every father loves to tell stories of their children and all are unique in their own way. Still, when Golam Mortaza told that story to The Daily Star's Bishwajit Roy it seemed like an out-of-this-world tale. It is because the man behind the story was none other than the larger-than-life figure of Bangladesh cricket, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Football: Gerrard, Drogba near end as MLS playoffs kick off

The Major League Soccer careers of Didier Drogba and Steven Gerrard could end without either man kicking another ball as their teams head into nerve-wracking sudden-death playoff games starting Wednesday.