Aaqib Hasib

Aaqib Hasib is a sub-editor at The Daily Star. Reach him at [email protected]. Subscribe to his substack https://aaqibhasib.substack.com

The Bangladesh edtech market: Where is it going?

Edtech (education technology) has come a long way since its inception. In Bangladesh, the landscape has continued to evolve, with more and more players entering the market with every passing year.

4m ago

The truth about e-cigarettes

This decision by the interim government to ban e-cigarettes has no rhyme or reason and definitely has no transparency.

5m ago

‘Natok Kom Koro Pio’

“Natok kom koro Pio,” the man said, his white beard shaking with fury.

9m ago

Airbnb Essentials: What You Need to Know

If you have scrolled through the App Store or Play Store, you have surely come across the Airbnb app. Some of you may have clicked on it and discovered what the app offers. However, for those who aren’t familiar with what Airbnb can do for you, let me explain.

9m ago

Living in glass

For a long time, glass was primarily associated with windows and mirrors in real estate and interior design. However, modern apartments now fully embrace its potential to enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency.

9m ago

The Cancelling

The TV hummed slowly, filling the room with a soothing sound. Almost acting like a form of white noise.

9m ago

Salman caught while pretending to be garden gnome

Following another escape attempt, Salman F Rahman was once again foiled from fleeing the country while still on remand. He was caught while pretending to be a garden gnome on the lawn of a residential house in Gulshan.

10m ago

The tall task of fixing Bangladesh

Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.

10m ago
September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

Peterson, Rogan, Tate: The cult of toxic masculinity

What do a clinical psychologist, an ex-kickboxer and a colour commentator have in common?

September 24, 2022
September 24, 2022

Employer invents new currency, ‘Exposure Dollars’

“Mr Raiyan, are you aware of why I called you here today?” asked Hamid from behind his desk, tapping his Matobbor Gel Pen on the table.

September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022

The Bangladeshi songsmith who wrote for The Chainsmokers

On a Friday afternoon, on the way to work, I got a text that Nirob Islam, a Sweden-based, Bangladeshi songwriter, would be taking a 'Songwriting Masterclass' at our The Daily Star premises. While many in Bangladesh might not have heard his name, they have surely heard one of the many songs he has written for some of the world's biggest artists such as The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, Icona Pop, John Newman and so on.

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

Navigating dating apps as a man

As a guy, dating apps aren’t usually that difficult.

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

Brendan Fraser tears up following standing ovation for ‘The Whale’

On Sunday night, the Venice Film Festival witnessed the world premiere of “The Whale”, which stars Brendan Fraser. By the end of the film, when the credits began to roll, the audience got to their feet and gave Fraser a six-minute long standing ovation for his performance.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Entry salaries for fresh graduates: A Bleak Picture

Looking at entry-level salaries, it becomes clear that there is a high level of dissatisfaction.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

Dating apps in Bangladesh: Have they changed the game of love?

Bangladesh has around 6.8 million dating app users, and can expect significant market growth in the next five years. 

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed

The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Kaiser: Afran Nisho’s most stellar performance to date?

Afran Nisho starrer “Kaiser” has been the talk of the town since its release on July 8. Released on Hoichoi, the series follows the tale of Kaiser Chowdhury, homicide detective who works in the Detective Branch. Featuring a star-studded cast of Reekita Nondine Shimu, Mostafizur Noor Imran, Imtiaz Barshon, Shatabdi Wadud, among others. The show starts off with a mysterious double murder that Kaiser has been assigned to investigate. This is the first case Kaiser has been handed since his suspension, and he seems to be in a sink or swim situation depending on the eventual outcome of the case.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

Alam Khan (1944-2022): Adieu, music maestro

“Hayre Manush, Rongin Fanush, Dom Furalei Thush”.