Why the culture of glorifying over-work needs to stop
The glorification of overworking and the expectation to stay late in the office have become long-ingrained in the corporate culture of many countries, including Bangladesh. But in this modern age, while many countries across the world are doing away with this culture, staying late is still often seen as a sign of dedication and hard work in Bangladesh.
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How to effectively deal with job searching fatigue
Application fatigue sets in when the initial enthusiasm for job searching gives way to the despair of repeated rejections. This emotional toll not only saps one's energy but can also lead to a reluctance to apply for new positions, for fear of facing further disappointment.
Beyond RMGs: Why Bangladesh is emerging as Asia’s next startup hotspot
For decades, headlines surrounding Bangladesh have largely focused on its challenges: poverty, natural disasters, and the struggles of a developing economy. While these realities remain, a new narrative is quietly unfolding, driven by resilience, innovation, and an economic trajectory that has surprised many.
Startups are fuelling the Bangladesh of the future
Bangladesh’s tech startup ecosystem is navigating through an era of unparalleled growth and innovation, underpinned by robust economic fundamentals, a tech-savvy youthful population, and proactive government policies. The year 2023 has marked a significant stride in this journey, showcasing the resilience and dynamism of Bangladeshi startups amidst global economic uncertainties.
Startups defied economic downturn in 2023: study
The startup ecosystem in Bangladesh showcased a notable degree of resilience and adaptability in 2023, when economic uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions spread worldwide.
Who watches the watchmen?
The meek responses to cyberattacks showcase how authorities fail to comprehend the dangers of these security breaches.
Hackers feast on government sites
With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).
Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online
The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search
December 30, 2022
Ending the year on a mixed note
Here’s to one more ride.
November 2, 2022
ShareTrip and the rise of smart travelling in Bangladesh
The age of the internet has changed how travellers plan their trips and pick their destinations. Travellers can now research potential destinations online, as opposed to a traditional brick-and-mortar travel agency.
November 2, 2022
How foodpanda is creating a smart q-commerce ecosystem
Bangladesh is changing radically. As the country leaps forward in the digital era, its people are embracing the smart, tech-savvy way of life, day in and day out. Today,
November 2, 2022
ASUS shaping a tech-savvy Bangladesh with innovative laptops
The digital transformation of Bangladesh over the past two decades has been fueled by the increasing convergence of technology with our everyday lives.
September 30, 2022
Power cuts, load-sheddings are hurting rural freelancers
Not too long ago, freelancing was deemed an exciting career prospect for thousands of skilled Bangladeshi youths. The rapid digitalisation of the country, combined with a rising number of skilled, educated, but unemployed workforce—and consistently low market wages—contributed to a freelancing boom in Bangladesh over the last decade.
June 24, 2022
Making it into the big leagues
No matter how much it seems like one, this is not an advertisement. Welcome to a world where we influence you to become influencers.
April 10, 2022
Internet’s greatest art war, and the fight to keep Bangladesh in it
A small community of Bangladeshis on Reddit spent three sleepless nights defending the Bangladeshi flag on a massive open digital canvas called r/place.
February 25, 2022
Bangladeshis behind global far-right online movements: Here’s what we know
Over the past few weeks, growing protests against Covid-19 restrictions have been crippling Canada-US borders and downtown Ottawa.
February 1, 2022
Facebook's promised free internet for low-income people was not free after all
Since 2013, Facebook, in collaboration with select carriers and operators, has been offering a free text-only version of its browser that–according to Facebook–wouldn’t use up mobile data. The services were targetted particularly towards developing countries with poor connectivity and as of last October, it has more than 300 million users. But recent internal documents reveal that users of the free version ended up being charged anyway. The worst part–Facebook has no idea how much.
December 3, 2021
The never-ending streaming wars
Look, I took a break from binging my latest Netflix show to write this note. You see where this is going? Kidding. Anyway
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