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Bridging the demand-skill gap in Bangladesh

'Skill-issue', a term popularised in the gaming world as a pejorative for those who struggle with difficult game levels, has been recognised by Bangladeshi youth as a barrier to showcasing their excellence in professional life. It simply refers to the gap in a person's technical skills, knowledge, tool competence, and behavioural skills as the world demands ever-increasing efficiency.
6 November 2024, 05:08 AM

Abandoned opportunities: How demand latency hurts Bangladeshi brands

Demand latency is a universal phenomenon that companies are still struggling to get a grasp of. To build a more sustainable future for businesses in Bangladesh as well as understanding the impact of demand latency for the youth may secure the future of businesses across industries in the coming years. 
21 May 2024, 09:20 AM

Startup marketing and the dilemma of doing more with less

Early-stage startups in the seed stage commonly focus on building an in-house marketing team. This is because the startup’s core focus is developing an MVP with initial funding. If they are not offering a robust product to the market, any marketing effort for the startup is irrelevant.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The fear of becoming a bad manager might make you one

Developing managerial skills from early on can help young professionals see through the challenges of becoming bad ones. While some companies tend to overlook the importance of addressing the fears, mapping out the concerns can help employees look forward to managing teams and departments more effectively.
30 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Listen actively, respond appropriately

Active listening is a process through which an individual secures information from other individuals or groups. Listening actively requires paying attention to what’s being said, while not interrupting the speaker and understanding the context entirely. The “active” aspect, however, requires some extra steps to complete the process of effective communication.
23 September 2021, 18:00 PM

How students can make the most out of LinkedIn

LinkedIn exposes students to networking or guidance opportunities, relevant knowledge about their fields, resources, and career options for the future. Here’s how students can get the most out of the social platform:
15 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Professional etiquette: an essential tool for managing workplace impression

The changing professional environment around us now demands more agility, adaptability, and fewer excuses from the workforce. With a growth mindset engraved into this population, having just good manners don’t suffice for surviving the challenges that come with it.
17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Thrive Edtech raises USD 180k in pre-seed B round

Thrive Edtech, an education technology startup based in Dhaka has raised USD 180K in its pre-seed B round.
30 April 2021, 08:10 AM

NSU Startups Next: A platform to set ideas free

NSUSN involves collaborations with academicians, stakeholders, and industry experts. The program will nurture the entrepreneurship spirit and assist young founders. The program kicked off on 29th June from NSUSN’s Facebook page, where Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP, Honorable State Minister of ICT Division, was the Chief Guest.
6 July 2020, 16:37 PM

The story of ‘Gaze’: The Bangladeshi startup that wants to embed AI in our everyday life

Gaze, a Singapore and Bangladesh-based Artificial Intelligence startup, has recently raised US$830,000 in seed funding led by US-based venture capital firm Anchorless Bangladesh, with follow-on capital from an existing angel investor Mr Mohammad Maaz. Being an ambitious tech startup that focuses on providing API solutions to the global market, Taus Noor (Co-founder & CEO) shares the experience of his team and about their journey so far and beyond with Toggle.
28 June 2020, 15:02 PM

Design Thinking: Why so popular?

‘Design thinking’ is a term that has gained popularity shortly after the shift in work culture in Dhaka was noticed. It is an iterative process in which a clearer, more detailed picture of the problem is perceived.
25 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Editor's Note: Hey, it's Friday, again!

I wouldn’t lie, I longed to write this note. A 4x4 column where I write about my erratically inspiring editorial team.
11 June 2020, 18:00 PM

Post corona work culture

The recent pandemic has hit the world hard and it is slowly changing the way we see things. Subconsciously, we are more driven to adopt a
21 May 2020, 18:00 PM

What venture capitals look for in a new company

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s looking to raise capital for your company or planning to branch out and wondering how to get fund for it, you’re probably wondering about going to venture capitalist investors.
30 April 2020, 18:00 PM

A millennial’s guide to mental wellbeing during a pandemic

In the midst of all the “wash your hands”, “disinfect your stations” and “maintain safe distances” during a pandemic, phrases like “Take care of your mental health” may sound redundant.
16 April 2020, 18:00 PM

What’s ‘Dalgona coffee’ and why is it taking social media by storm?

A new kind of coffee drink has taken over social media feeds since the worldwide coronavirus outbreak forced people into home quarantine.
1 April 2020, 11:06 AM

Femvertising: Who benefits?

“Young women of the world, two things are lacking in your life: gender equality and shiny hair.
5 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Office relationships: Yes or No?

Workplace romance can lead to long term relationships or even marriage. On the flip side, they can also result in uncomfortable situations for both parties as well as other colleagues.
13 February 2020, 18:00 PM

PCOS: A woman’s nightmare

PCOS stands for PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome. It sounds scary enough to flip the page already. But it is rather a very common syndrome. About 7 out of 10 women have this condition, diagnosed and undiagnosed.
6 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Self-Check: Are you a toxic leader?

Leadership is a commendable attribute to have in this economy that strives under deadlines. A leader is born anywhere, anytime,if they are crystal clear about how to lead and motivate a group of people assigned for tasks that lead to a common goal.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
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