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The rise of micro-influencers in a post-TV world

The rise of micro-influencers in a post-TV world

The days of catchy television jingles and glossy newspaper advertisements pulling in crowds are long gone. Today's consumers scroll endlessly, swipe constantly, and ignore traditional ads faster than ever, creating a massive shift in how marketing works. With digital platforms like YouTube, Faceboo


Lessons from Zohran's playbook for young leaders

Lessons from Zohran's playbook for young leaders

Do you ever look at the way things are and think, "There has to be a better way"? That feeling is the starting point for real change. The story of Zohran Mamdani is a powerful example. It is not a political story but a lesson in leadership for any young people with a vision. It shows how you can br

Charukola Animation Festival 2025, celebrates young animators

Charukola Animation Festival 2025, celebrates young animators

At Charukola, where brushes and colours ruled the whole canvas, something different has happened this time- the art began to move. Sketches turned into stories, and drawings came to life. The Faculty of Fine Arts recently came alive with colours, motions in frame, where every motion is crafted with

Opportunities to save and invest for young people

Opportunities to save and invest for young people

Think about this: whilst one person scrolls through social media for an hour, someone their age somewhere else just earned enough returns to buy three months of groceries. The difference isn't luck. It's a matter of where money was positioned last year. Bangladesh stands at a peculiar crossroads.

Students prepare for Tech Fusion Fest 2025

Students prepare for Tech Fusion Fest 2025

Excitement builds at the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) as students gear up for Tech Fusion Fest 2025. This highly anticipated technology festival, organised by the BASIS Students' Forum of BUBT Chapter, will take place on November 17, 18, and 19 this year. The entire campu

How to score 340/340 in GRE

How to score 340/340 in GRE

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) remains one of the most significant hurdles for students pursuing postgraduate studies abroad. With its analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative sections, the test measures not just knowledge but the ability to think critically under pressure. For

Why your first job salary doesn't matter and what actually does

Why your first job salary doesn't matter and what actually does

Fresh graduates in Dhaka often find themselves trapped in a peculiar negotiation theatre. They compare offers down to the last taka, agonise over a few thousand in differences, and sometimes turn down opportunities because the salary seems inadequate compared to what their batchmates are earning. W

A new gateway for young people and entrepreneurs

A new gateway for young people and entrepreneurs

China has quietly rolled out what may become the most accessible route for young Bangladeshi technologists seeking international experience. The K visa, which came into force on October 01, 2025, targets recent graduates and early-career professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathem

Three days of debate and discussion

Three days of debate and discussion

Mohammadpur Preparatory School and College(MPSC) hosted MPSC Nationals 2025 from October 09 to 11. Thirty-six teams from twenty-four institutions took part, including several from outside Dhaka. The three-day event brought together students to debate, exchange ideas, and test their arguments agains

Five meta-skills that will transform how you learn

Five meta-skills that will transform how you learn

Technology changes faster than any curriculum can track, which means the real competitive advantage belongs to people who know how to learn quickly. Five cognitive abilities separate high performers from everyone else. Metacognition— watch yourself think: The best problem solvers don't just

Reshaping business communication in Bangladesh

Reshaping business communication in Bangladesh

University youths now seek opportunities that extend beyond textbooks, demanding environments where they can test strategies, refine pitches and engage with industry practitioners. This evolution reflects broader changes in how young professionals prepare for careers in an increasingly complex mark

An unexplored opportunity for Bangladesh's universities

An unexplored opportunity for Bangladesh's universities

At the age of 42, Shajeeb Ahmed finally held his undergraduate degree. More than two decades had passed since he left formal education after HSC, forced to support his family through a series of modest jobs. When colleagues half his age received promotions he deserved, he understood the price of th

How smart executives turn disasters into distinction

How smart executives turn disasters into distinction

The project collapsed. Deadlines shattered. Budgets exploded. Fingers pointed in your direction. Most professionals instinctively retreat, hoping the storm passes unnoticed. This response, though natural, represents a fundamental miscalculation about how careers actually advance. The way you handle