How to detect AI-generated text
While the use of AI in text generations have many potential benefits across industries, like any other tool, they too may be misused in a variety of ways. To counter the misuse of AI-generated texts, there are some tools that may come handy.
4 May 2023, 09:55 AM
Key takeaways from this year’s Standard AI Index Report
In the last decade, artificial intelligence has evolved at a breathtaking pace. The Standard Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (HAI) publishes the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Index Report every year, providing a comprehensive picture of the current state of the AI world.
19 April 2023, 07:58 AM
Next Step / Inclusive education is all about understanding different learners
Understanding of the benefits of diversity is growing.
30 December 2022, 03:15 AM
Cover Story / Entrepreneurial challenges in the Bangladeshi gig business model
Fairwork and DataSense has published the annual Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings Report to understand the working conditions of platform-based gig workers in Bangladesh.
2 December 2022, 04:30 AM
Next Step / Quality education towards ensuring equality and inclusion
In 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
25 November 2022, 04:00 AM
Next Step / How teaching IELTS can be trickier than teaching General English
The webinar was led by Wendy Naylor, Consultant at The British Council, where she had an interactive discussion with the online audience regarding IELTS and General English.
13 October 2022, 18:18 PM
How exam-centred teaching hampers creativity in classrooms
The Daily Star with the collaboration of the British Council has returned with its LIVE webinar series on 29 August 2022. A session titled 'How can we increase creativity in the classroom?' was aired live, which was hosted by Wendy Naylor, Consultant, The British Council. In this event, respected education practitioners discussed and shared ideas on how to boost creativity in classrooms. Creativity in education is often a subject of debate, as schools can develop a culture of routine and conformity. Often, training students to simply pass exams may discourage and inhibit originality, which is why the government is currently reviewing assessments in schools.
8 September 2022, 18:00 PM
QR codes are essential, but some may hurt you
With more dependency on the internet, the cases of online scams are always on the rise. Among different innovative ways to scam people, tricking users through QR codes is a very common scenario. Since the early 2000s, QR codes have been in use, and these are still alive and well. Smartphone cameras can even scan them directly. The continued usefulness of QR codes is due in large part to changes to different marketing channels and new applications for their usage. Popular among modern tech users, QR codes have become essential in transferring large amounts of data by providing an easy and quick way to promote website URLs. However, it bodes to be careful when using QR codes.
24 July 2022, 09:23 AM
Meet ‘Bachao’, an app to prevent sexual violence against women
The incidents of rape and sexual violence against women in Bangladesh are on the rise over the years. This number has bizarrely increased during the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Digital inclusion can help people with Autism do better in workplaces, says experts
People with autism spectrum disorder are not given enough opportunities to have regular and paid jobs due to their developmental condition. However, they are often more focused and have a better long-term memory than most normal people.
12 November 2021, 18:35 PM
Polka: an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bags
The uses of plastics cannot be curtailed completely, but eco-friendly plastics may step in to reduce environmental pollution as well as to fulfil consumers’ different purposes.
28 October 2021, 18:00 PM
BUET team becomes ‘Champion of the Asia West’ in the ACM ICPC Moscow World Final 2021
‘BUET HellBent’, a team from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has earned the title of the ‘Champion of the Asia West’ in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Moscow World Final 2021.
14 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Worried your smartphone might get hacked? Here’s how to prevent
While there is no foolproof way to identify and protect against smartphone hacking, here are some easy-to-follow steps to check primarily if your smartphone has been breached and some ways to protect it from such an attack.
14 October 2021, 18:00 PM
63% ASEAN citizens fear post pandemic financial crisis: World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has released its latest youth survey, "ASEAN Digital Generation: Pathway to ASEAN’s Inclusive Digital Transformation and Recovery" - during a virtual briefing session on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
13 October 2021, 12:18 PM
BUET beats IIT to become Asia West champion in Moscow programming contest
'BUET HellBent', a team from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), has earned the title of the ‘Champion of the Asia West' in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Moscow World Final 2021. Globally, it has also secured the 28th position out of 117 teams participating from over 100 countries in this prestigious yearly multi-tiered programming competition.
11 October 2021, 07:53 AM
“Supervising internet usage by kids is necessary”- panellists at the launching of Audra HomeShield
Audra Bangladesh launched 'Audra HomeShield', Bangladesh's first-ever internet security and parental control solution, through a ceremony yesterday.
30 September 2021, 06:12 AM
Travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic: What you should do
The Covid-19 is still looming large, but travel restrictions are gradually easing up all over the world. For business, academic, or even entertainment purposes, many people are already planning different trips at home or abroad. Here are some travel tips to follow if you don’t want to bring any unwanted souvenirs to your home.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM
6 travel gadgets to get you set for any trip
With new technology and innovation, there are unlimited options of travel gadgets to try. These gadgets can make your vacations easier, more organised, and enjoyable.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Dealing with ever-growing cyber-harassment against women
While the spread of the internet targets to carve out a path towards an equal and inclusive world, women disproportionately face violence and harassment in this cyberspace. Such harassment impedes their freedom and basic human rights. However, this issue is overlooked in most cases.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Indigenous Exclusive: an online news platform for the world, by indigenous youths
Bangladesh is home to a great number of indigenous communities that hold a rich diversity of living heritage and culture. But unfortunately, we have very few sources to know about their distinct cultures, languages, daily phenomenon, or even their struggles.
19 August 2021, 18:00 PM
5 contemporary Bengali web series you should consider watching
Lately, Bengali OTT platforms have created much buzz over Bengali web content in contrast to traditional TV shows, especially among millennials and gen-z viewers. Here is a list of 5 contemporary Bengali web series featuring intriguing storylines you may consider putting on your watchlist.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Online platforms to buy sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha
Every year the cattle market gets the spotlight during Eid-ul-Azha, the holy festival of sacrifice. However, the situation for such a market is quite different due to the Covid-19 pandemic since last year, as conventional makeshift markets for selling animals for Qurbani can be hazardous for people.
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Online market largely untapped: experts
Bangladesh currently has one of the largest untapped online markets as the country expects 80 million more smartphone users by 2030.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Mental health issues among university students: What makes it worse amid this pandemic?
The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted people's quality of life and deteriorated their mental health. And this situation has been a period of upheaval for young people and university students who are known to be vulnerable in the case of developing mental disorders. We have talked to some teachers and students to know about their perspective on the deteriorating mental health conditions of students at the university level.
2 July 2021, 05:40 AM
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C):
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected people of all age groups, even children in some cases who are thought to be less likely to get affected.
23 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Data Analytics: What it is and why it matters
To drive productivity, efficiency and revenue growth in any sector, data analytics plays a significant role by extracting insights from data. Using modern technology in different businesses and corporations has generated huge amounts of valuable information,
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Rethinking the priorities of the health sector in a pandemic-responsive budget
We talked to Dr MM Akash, Professor and Chairman of Economics department, Dhaka University, and Dr Rumana Huque and Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha, Professors of Economics, Dhaka University regarding the common queries of the budget of FY 2021-2022.
10 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Everything you need to know about the new scourge of ‘black fungus’ amid the Covid-19 risks
The world is already reeling under the Covid-19 threat, and now a new epidemic of ‘black fungus’ has surged in the neighbouring country, India. In Bangladesh,
3 June 2021, 18:00 PM