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Climbing the corporate ladder: top strategies for career advancement

Climbing the corporate ladder requires a strategic approach that encompasses continuous learning, strong professional relationships, and a proactive attitude towards growth. Employees who want to advance must demonstrate their value in ways that align with both personal ambitions and the evolving needs of their organisations.
26 February 2025, 05:15 AM

Will overworking get you ahead? 

We’ve all been there—burning the midnight oil, skipping lunch breaks, or replying to emails at 2 am because we believe that grinding harder than everyone else is the golden ticket to promotions and respect. But is it really? The truth is far more nuanced than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.
26 February 2025, 04:07 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
24 February 2025, 09:27 AM

From data to decisions: A beginner’s guide to data visualisation

As we generate vast amounts of data, transforming it into actionable insights has never been more important than now. However, how do we turn all that information into something meaningful? Enter data visualisation—your secret weapon for transforming large and complex datasets into clear and actionable insights. 
18 February 2025, 04:29 AM

Skills vs. networking: why you need both in your job hunt

New job hunters often wonder which is more important: skills or networking? The truth is, you need both. Your skills are the magic you bring to the table—everything you know and can do to get the job done. Networking, on the other hand, is all about making sure the right people know just how capable you are.
18 February 2025, 03:23 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
16 February 2025, 11:04 AM

Ushering in a new era of work

The global job market is changing faster than ever before, driven by shifts in technology, demographics, and the rise of new industries. These changes are not just limited to advanced economies; they are impacting countries like ours, where rapid economic growth and a young, ambitious workforce are driving conversations about the future of work.
12 February 2025, 05:42 AM

Shikho aims to bring in the AI hype to ed-tech—here’s how

Shikho, a Bangladesh-based edtech company, has recently introduced a beta version of Shikho AI, an artificial intelligence tool aimed at addressing educational gaps for Bangla-speaking students.
12 February 2025, 05:33 AM

Lifelong learning: Staying relevant in the age of AI

The rise of AI isn’t a distant phenomenon confined to Silicon Valley boardrooms; it’s here, woven into the fabric of Bangladesh’s economy. Jobs once considered secure are evolving—or disappearing—while new roles, unimaginable a decade ago, are emerging at breakneck speed.
11 February 2025, 04:50 AM

How to identify and brand your most marketable trait

Your standout trait is your personal brand’s signature move. It’s the thing people remember you for, whether it’s your knack for solving problems, your ability to connect with people, or your expertise in a specific area. And once you’ve nailed it, you can weave it into everything—your resume, your LinkedIn profile, even how you introduce yourself at networking events. 
11 February 2025, 04:42 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
9 February 2025, 10:49 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
2 February 2025, 09:57 AM

What skills are essential for digital marketers in Bangladesh?

Thinking 'digital marketing' is only about social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn would be a mistake. The actual profession encompasses a wide range of job descriptions that may surprise someone unaware. So, let’s take a look at what a ‘digital marketer’ does and what this currently trending profession entails.
28 January 2025, 05:05 AM

Copywriting—what exactly is it?

It is a popular misconception that copywriting is just about clever ads, when copywriters are the masterminds behind the words that influence our decisions and shape our online experiences every day, from website content and social media captions to email campaigns and product descriptions. Copywriting is growing, but what does it really entail?
28 January 2025, 03:58 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
26 January 2025, 04:33 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
19 January 2025, 07:37 AM

Grameenphone Academy: Bridging education gaps in Bangladesh

Moving into 2022 and beyond, the academy shifted its focus. Now, it’s about creating measurable impacts by providing hands-on training to develop highly competent freelancers capable of competing in a global marketplace. The aim was to deepen the impact of the academy's programs by linking in-house training with real freelancing opportunities and expanding its reach through strategic partnerships with various edtech firms. 
15 January 2025, 05:49 AM

AI startups to watch out for in 2025

As we navigate through 2025, the startup ecosystem is experiencing a transformative era, with emerging technologies reshaping industries and daily life. Here are some of the most promising AI startups, from around the world, to watch out for in 2025.
15 January 2025, 04:40 AM

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
12 January 2025, 08:19 AM

Can Bangladesh become a key player in the global semiconductor industry?

While building fab facilities and manufacturing chips may require a huge sum of investment and time, there is another field that launched Bangladesh into the stage of the semiconductor industry - the VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration), a process for creating complex ICs by designing semiconductor chips.
7 January 2025, 03:34 AM