Ahmad Tousif Jami

In-house Contributor at Tech & Startup, The Daily Star

Reject competition, embrace collaboration

There is untapped potential for Bangladesh to leverage Vietnam's strengths and accelerate its economic development.

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Team from IUT wins award at International Rover Challenge 2024

The team Project Altair, consisting of students from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, has won the 'Scientists of the Future' award at the International Rover Challenge 2024. 

Team Bangladesh wins 15 awards at Int’l Robot Olympiad 2024

Team Bangladesh has won 15 awards including 3 gold medals at the 25th International Robot Olympiad (IRO). Held from 16-19 January 2024 in Athens, Greece, a total of 1,400 students from 26 countries participated this year, where Team Bangladesh won 3 gold medals, 6 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, and 2 technical medals.

First-ever in-person keyboard customisation contest held in Bangladesh

‘Keeb Showdown’, an in-person keyboard customisation competition and the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was held on October 6 at the BCS Computer City. Local enthusiast groups called MechaBoards BD and PC Builder Bangladesh jointly organised this event as a part of the City IT Mega Fair 2023.

Team from Bangladesh wins Gold Medal at intl. invention competition

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, has recently earned the Gold Medal in the IT & Robotics Segment at this year's World Invention Competition and Exhibition. The team won amongst 400 competing teams from 20 participating countries, including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Our picks for high-end TVs to watch the Cricket World Cup

Whether you're cheering on your favourite team or simply enjoying the world-class cricket action, a high-end TV can make all the difference. If you are looking for a high-end TV to watch the much-hyped ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament, here are some of the top premium options currently available in the local market.

Team from Bangladesh wins two silver medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

A team from Bangladesh has recently won 2 silver and 1 bronze medal at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2023. This year’s competition consisted of 256 student participants from 50 nations, with this being the first time Bangladesh won a silver medal in this global event.

Behind the journey of Team Atlas: the global award-winning robotics team from Bangladesh

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, recently ranked second worldwide at the World Robotics Championship 2023 among more than 300 teams. Previously, they also became Gold Medalists at the International Science & Innovation Fair 2022, and earned the award of Galactic Problem Solver in the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2021.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

How Bangladeshi students are adjusting to Ramadan

While adjusting to Ramadan commitments can be difficult for anyone, it can be particularly challenging for practising Muslim students. Here are some commonalities in local students' approaches to adapting to this strenuous yet rewarding month.

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Bangladesh ranks second in intl. entrepreneurial event Techkriti

IIT Kanpur hosts the four-day Techkriti technical and entrepreneurship event every year in March, with around 1,500 participants competing this year.

March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023

Our picks for smartphones under Tk. 50,000/-

Considering the versatility of modern smartphones, different price ranges offer different values for particular needs beyond the ordinary. Check out our picks for smartphones under the Tk. 50k price tag.

February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Our first impressions

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, besides its many similarities with previous models, attempts to distinguish itself from a few different angles by introducing updated technology and designs.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

INFOCOM 2023 explores the future of technology and business

Under the theme "Leading With Purpose", this year's conference is being held in association with the SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI) and The Daily Star.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

How to do proper referencing in your academic papers

Here are some essentials to keep in mind when compiling references for your academic courses.

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Google to enter the AI race with Microsoft

It has become clear that Microsoft has long-term plans with OpenAI. They can potentially have other projects, too — but OpenAI has been the one with the most limelight.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Mechanical keyboard essentials to know for writers

Whether you are buying a prebuilt mechanical keyboard or making it yourself, there are a few essentials you should consider.

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs

Here are 5 ways Facebook helps online entrepreneurs.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Why VPN is important for an everyday net surfer

Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become an increasingly important tool for everyday internet users. It offers a variety of benefits that can help protect your online privacy and security and enable you to access restricted content in your region. Here are some key reasons that make VPN so important for daily internet usage.

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