We discuss everything at work— office politics, weekend plans, relationship drama, even deeply personal health issues. Mention your actual salary, and suddenly everyone's staring at their shoes like you just asked them to explain cryptocurrency to their grandparents. A colleague earns 30 per
Bangladesh produces degree-holders at scale, and employers still struggle to hire job-ready talent. Graduates struggle to land their first credible role. That paradox has a name: mismatch. It comes from information gaps, weak signalling, uneven skills, and hiring processes that reward networks over
The world is shutting its doors, and the implications for developing countries are profound. Between January and May 2025, USA consulates issued roughly 95,000 F-1 visas, marking the lowest issuance total in three years, whilst the Department of Homeland Security proposed limiting students' length
The promise is alluring: a foot in the door, a chance to learn, a line on a CV that might open up a future career. For thousands of students, graduates, and even post-graduates across Bangladesh, this promise comes in the form of an internship. The reality, however, is often a starkly different pic
The BRAC University Business & Economics Forum concluded its flagship national business case competition, Vitalizers 3.0 at the BRAC University Auditorium recently, reinforcing the event's position as a premier platform for aspiring business leaders across Bangladesh. Presented by X Ceramics, co
Farah had exceeded every sales target for three consecutive years at a multinational bank in Dhaka. Her quarterly reviews were flawless. When the regional manager position opened, she assumed it was hers. It went to Kamal, who had missed targets twice but happened to play golf with the division hea
Gone are the days when the traditional chalkboard was the prime focus of classrooms in Bangladesh. In its place, a new and increasingly influential presence has begun to emerge: artificial intelligence (AI). Globally as well as in Bangladesh's schools, AI use has rapidly gained speed over the past
"Being part of the Seoul International Invention Fair 2025 was an extraordinary and eye-opening experience. I had the opportunity to observe how global innovators approach complex problems, design advanced solutions, and maintain precision under scrutiny," said Calibrator-Z team member Jayed. At S
North South University (NSU) hosted the "NSU Quran Conference and Seerah Exhibition 2025" at the NSU Plaza Area recently, bringing together prominent Islamic scholars and university leadership to discuss the relevance of Quranic teachings in contemporary life. The grand conference featured disting
The problem of brain drain encountered by poor and underdeveloped countries is both a cause and consequence of a grand scheme. Its roots lie in the colonial exploitation of subjugated countries by the conquering powers such as the Indian subcontinent by the British. Following their conquest of coun
Since late 2023, the way young people interact with the internet has changed drastically. The shift has moved from seeking information to demanding instant answers. LLM-based AI applications like ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek, and Gemini have transformed user behaviou—today's youths no longer wan
Bangladesh is facing a youth puzzle it has not fully solved. Nearly one-third of the population is between 15 and 29, making it one of the youngest countries in the region. We often call this a big advantage, yet many young people still struggle to find jobs and the jump from school to work takes f
She made a perfect presentation-well-prepared slides, solid facts, proper research and innovative ideas. Still, when she got to the stage, her self-doubt kicked in. "What if I missed something?"-she thought. Her voice trembled; despite having well-researched solutions, she forgot to present them. T
