Education / Is there a 'right' time to pursue a master's degree?
23 July 2026
Many want to pursue postgraduate degrees for various reasons. The question remains, however: when is the right time?
23 July 2026
Jobs in transition / Which roles will emerge and disappear by 2030?
20 January 2026
The modern job market is crowded, with far more job-seekers than available opportunities. Add the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, which threatens to replace many roles, and the anxiety is understandable.
20 January 2026
4 modern skills every business student needs
23 November 2025
Every business student needs certain skills if they want to thrive in their respective fields after graduating. Skills like communication, project management, teamwork, critical thinking, etc., are, of course, vital. But they are not enough in the modern world.
23 November 2025
Surviving first semester abroad as an international student
14 September 2025
It is evident that many students from our country are eager and excited to pursue their studies abroad.
14 September 2025
What no brochure tells you
14 September 2025
Every year, thousands of students leave Bangladesh to pursue their higher education abroad. While glossy brochures and university websites highlight academic excellence and vibrant campus life,
14 September 2025
Skills to master before studying abroad
14 September 2025
Studying abroad is a dream for many Bangladeshi students, but adjusting to life in a foreign country often comes with challenges.
14 September 2025
Lessons in personal and professional growth from IUB alumnus Syed Moinuddin Ahmed
16 August 2025
Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, a finance professional with over two decades of experience, graduated from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) in 2000 with a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting.
16 August 2025
Stamford graduate Sumit Chakraborty on learning and career growth
16 August 2025
An alumnus of Stamford University Bangladesh, Sumit Chakraborty completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2008 and later earned his MBA in 2015. Currently, he serves as Assistant General Manager (Marketing) at Igloo Ice Cream, a concern of Abdul Monem Limited.
16 August 2025
Things you can do in a business competition but not in an arranged marriage
The resemblance between the two is uncanny no matter how you think about it. Yet, when you rally all your brain cells together and think deeply enough, you will realise how the two are not so different from one another yet, why one of them might be better than the other.
10 April 2019
IN PURSUIT OF THE CULINARY ARTS
“Growing up in a household of amazing cooks, it was difficult to not fall in love with cooking. I had always wanted to enrol in a culinary school right after finishing A Levels.
3 April 2019
KEEP YOUR PHONE ADDICTION IN CHECK
Your Hour is an app that can monitor the amount of time you spend on your phone.
20 March 2019
Utilising your university resources
Your university courses will require you to go through piles of books every semester. There will even be courses where you need more than one book.
20 March 2019
Basic (and free) digital marketing courses for you to try out
The exponential growth of brand and business promotions and community outreach in the digital space has given birth to the need for a structured program on digital marketing.
13 March 2019
Woes of writing a fiction
As a writer, working on a fictional story is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking feelings ever. The freedom in writing a fiction is often what makes it difficult to compose.
6 March 2019
Dealing with a Bad Haircut
A bad haircut hurts more than a heartbreak.
27 February 2019
Bargaining skills you learn from your mom
After all, mothers are the best teachers.
20 February 2019
Dating AI Chatbots
From Eliza to Alexa, artificial intelligence has baffled us all in numerous ways. I, too, wanted to be baffled by their existence. Hence, I decided to date them.
13 February 2019
Debunking the excuses behind rejections
A simple “sorry” is never enough when someone is being rejected. The question “Why not?” will always linger in the heads of the ones at the receiving end of the rejection. And if the person in question is you, in order to set your sorry soul free, they need to come up with a good enough reason.
13 February 2019
Manage your finances on the go
Money Manager, as the name suggests, is an application that helps you track your financial activities. The app has one of the simplest user interfaces I have ever seen and that's what makes it easy to use. People of all age groups can efficiently track their financial records with this app.
6 February 2019
Things you shouldn't do on a river cruise
It's not just limited to a river cruise. As long as you are on a vessel that can float on water and is carrying you and others from one point to another across a water body, it is best if you avoid doing certain things that might take the fun out of the ride.
6 February 2019
Animals from cartoon shows as pets
Of course you've spent hours in front of the TV watching classic cartoons and wishing your life could be just as fun. And because almost all cartoon shows have animals as pets, this is how it would be if you had a cartoon character in your house.
30 January 2019
CHIGALYMPICS
The stage had been set. With over three hundred athletes from over a hundred participating countries, Bangladesh was set to host the first-ever Chigalympic Games.
30 January 2019
Do you know your plants?
PlantSnap is a plant identifying application that can recognize all kinds of plants, flowers, leaves and even mushrooms. It uses your phone's camera to
23 January 2019
Convincing People to Join a Fandom
Urban Dictionary defines fandom as "a cult that will destroy your life".
23 January 2019
Survival guide for the Dhaka International Trade Fair
The ultimate survival game.
16 January 2019
Things to remember before forming a clique
It might be an ordinary group of K-pop enthusiasts enjoying music and bashing haters on social media or it might be a purpose group to preach the exquisiteness of pineapple on pizza. Whatever purpose your clique might have, it is always helpful to remember a few details before you actually decide to form one.
16 January 2019
Keeping up with your diet and health
Lifesum is a health and fitness app for your device which lets you keep track of your diet and exercise routine. It has a sleek and friendly user interface which is easy to use for people of all age groups.
9 January 2019
Conversation topics to avoid on family trips
The goal is to avoid these talking points at all costs and thus, save the little-so-dignity you might have among your family members and relatives.
9 January 2019