Kazi Akib Bin Asad

Kazi Akib Bin Asad is the Editor In-charge of SHOUT. A word engineer and visual artist, he can be found at [email protected]

E-waste: Where do our discarded devices go?

We need to observe the life cycle of an electronic product to understand the reality of how e-waste is generated and where its fate lies.

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Today marks the 9th anniversary of SHOUT.

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The recent incidents involving our educational institutions and teachers have shaken us to the core. I remember how I considered

If I recall correctly, the first-ever cover story of SHOUT coined and explored the themes surrounding “brain gain”. In contrast, the concept of “brain drain” defines how highly skilled and/or qualified individuals leave their home country and emigrate to a foreign land.

Is mobile gaming in Bangladesh ready for the next level?

Mobile gaming has been around for a long time, since 1994 to be exact, when the world was introduced to a simplified version of Tetris on the Hagenuk MT-2000’s 1.5-inch display. However, it was not until three years later in 1997,

Discarded devices: Where does the e-waste go?

If not on paper, there is a good chance you are reading this article on a screen. Mobile phone, tab, desktop computer, maybe even the TV if you really like it. This article, in the future, will be available on the Internet, accessible to the masses for generations to come.

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There was a time when I used to write poetry, and my first proper poem was titled “Friends”.

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The weather has gotten chilly, Cyclone Jawad blew over us and finally it’s time to get to the weddings.

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The world’s leading environmental conference is taking place right now in Glasgow, Scotland. COP 26. All the king’s horses and all

University or Program? The Choice Is Yours.

You'll want an answer before you book that one-way ticket.

Healthy Air, Healthy Planet

Today is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies.

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As humans, we are no stranger to comparison. Even a newborn gets their physical features compared to those in their families. A couple years later, they might be compared with other kids on the basis of their talking manners.

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One thing we don’t want to live with is uncertainty. Sure, there may not be assurance or guarantee with everything but even that’s better.

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Think about it. Are you the same person in front of everyone? I really don’t think there’s a chance for debate here because you probably aren’t.

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Sylhet. Synonymous with tea and blessed with some of the most serene natural sceneries this land has to offer.

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How does one define, and consequently limit, fashion? From the highlighted tips of one’s hair to the pointy tips of one’s shoes and beyond, the fashion and style of the youth is an ever-changing, ever-evolving phenomenon. You can’t stop fashion.

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Welcome 2021. And no. As much as we want to, we cannot forget 2020. It’s like that chewing gum your friend stuck on the back of your head in class two that still hasn’t come loose. But we move on, and we do so with an important message.

Start-ups that create employment

Employment is a relationship; an agreement between service and rewards.

Start-ups that empower women

The best way to empower, perhaps, is when a woman works to look after their own.

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History is one of my favourite subjects. Always has been. Back in school, I used to rest my chin on the desk, and listen away as the History teacher

Start-ups that are transforming the future of education

Almost 50 years since its independence, we have come a long way. And our education sector is enriching itself even more now, thanks to brilliant ideas and entrepreneurs.

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I have an old National brand VHS player at home. Back in the 90s, my family was into Bangla and Indian television dramas, and the occasional film.

Bangladeshi teenager wins International Children’s Peace Prize 2020

Sadat was presented with the award today by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.

Start-ups to support our agriculture and environment

SHOUT, The Daily Star and UNDP Bangladesh have partnered up to bring you stories of impactful start-ups.

Start-ups to take care of our mind and body

SHOUT, The Daily Star and UNDP Bangladesh have partnered up to bring you stories of impactful start-ups.

Bangladeshi teenager signs for Spanish football academy

The 19-year old right winger has been registered to train and play for the academy for the 2020-21 season.

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When we talk about the youth, often we tend to exclude a segment of the young population -- the ones who live with autism. We forget they are

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It is a blessing to have been born a 90s kid. I grew up in the height of MTV’s success, when music was largely accepted as a lifestyle and not just a form of art. I’ve had the Walkman, and still remember the day I bought my first (and only) mp3 player. No cassette, no disc, all technology.

End of a Cinematic Era

For a young person in the city with limited hangout options, be it with friends, family or simply oneself, the halls provided entertainment in a beautifully unique way.

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Chittagong, or Chattogram, holds a special place in my heart. I visited the city when I was a toddler and as a young man. Each time,

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I could say this about other things too, but yes, graphic design is my passion.

Who are the youth, anyway?

At 15, I was running around in my school yard playing football with a paper ball; at 24, I was throwing countless paper balls into the trashcan because my engineering math assignment wouldn't add up. Years later I am still, for all intents and purposes, a youth.

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We have something special for you next week.

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The roads have traffic jams at intersections, offices are abuzz with voices behind masks, marketplaces have opened up for people to set up shops. I ask, have we gotten used to this pandemic?

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Imagine 2020 as a football match. We—the people—have conceded a million goals or more. Our opponents? You couldn’t see them; they’re all over the place and they’re lightning fast. Bullied, ransacked, and fighting for our lives, we don’t know what to do but to stay put. Like we are now at our homes.

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There are two sides to a coin. You can toss it however you want, and regardless of the outcome, one thing remains constant.

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The year is 2020. I don’t think we’ll ever forget that. We barely experienced April this year; the days went by faster than the gusts of the Kalbaishakhi. And what day is it today? I don’t know.

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A couple days from now and the holy month of Ramadan will be upon us. True, this month has a special meaning in our lives, no matter which

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In present times, knowledge has taken a profound meaning. It is everything from knowing what you know, to knowing what you don’t. But knowledge, the application of it and binding it out and sending it out to the world–your knowledge is now free and you have become a part of the elusive scholarly articles section of Google.

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Truth be told, I have created quite a reputation for myself just by writing editorials every year when we put out a wedding-themed issue. I write about weddings I’ve been to and the biriyani I’ve had.

Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puroshkar 2019: The legacy lives on

Commemorating the legendary literary personality of Bangladesh, the Exim Bank - Anyadin Humayun Ahmed Sahitya Puroshkar 2019 was held at the ASKB Auditorium of Bangla Academy yesterday.

TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS, ARISE!

Since it first began in 2010, Unilever BizMaestros has promised the university students and delivered upon the thrill of real business; they have groomed the participants to take on real business challenges, even before they officially join the workforce.