As protocols evolve and networks transform, Bangladesh's absence from global standards development could cost the nation its digital future. In an exclusive interview, ANM Zaheduzzaman Sarker, Principal Standardisation Lead and Chief Architect for Transport Networks at Nokia, discusses his journey from Bangladesh to becoming a key figure in global internet standards development.

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Huawei has named eight Bangladeshi university students as winners of its Seeds for the Future 2025 programme who will travel to China later this year for further training and competition.

The key to building your career isn't a rigid five-year plan. It's building a 'flexible' roadmap, i.e. one that gives you direction without locking you into a single path. Here's how to do it.

You don't need to wait for the perfect job to feel engaged at work. A new approach called 'quiet thriving' - the positive counterpart to 'quiet quitting' - focuses on making small, intentional changes to rediscover meaning and even joy in your current role.

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Starting a new job brings excitement and nerves in equal measure, often accompanied by that nagging question: "How will I get everything done?" Effective time management isn't about working harder - it's about working smarter.

With fertile lands and a rich agricultural heritage, Bangladesh produces food products like rice, lentils, oil seeds, spices, tropical fruits, and ready-to-consume snacks. Historically, much of this produce has been consumed domestically, with limited processed exports. The biggest setback Bangladeshi producers and exporters have faced is the same old supply chain issue.

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Naveed Haq, Senior Director of Infrastructure and Connectivity at the Internet Society (ISOC), has dedicated his career to bridging the digital divide—especially in Asia-Pacific. From the mountainous trails of Nepal to the remote villages of Papua New Guinea, Haq’s work exemplifies how inclusive and community-led innovation can transform lives. In an exclusive interview, he discusses ISOC’s vision, the role of grassroots networks, and the future of digital inclusion.

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The world of computer science, as saturated as it is, still allures fresh faces by the minute. The usual roadmap is to go through the motions of a degree, choosing a specialisation in the final year, and then opting to conduct thesis work or land an internship. It’s an age-old blueprint that’s been tried and tested.

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The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is administered by the CFA Institute and is often considered one of the most prestigious credentials in the finance industry. While it is ideal for finance professionals, not all functions require it and hence, the CFA journey is not worth it for everyone. This guide explores who should consider the CFA, what value it adds to a career in finance, and what alternative qualifications might be worth considering.

Competitive programming (CP) is a sport for the mind, where coders have to solve problems with efficient solutions on a ticking clock. It is a wonderful avenue for anyone to become a smarter coder, and be ready for some of the most competitive job interviews in the world. We’ve broken the enigma down to a short guide so you can get started too.

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It starts with a spark—an offhand comment from a CEO, a leaked memo, or a social media post taken out of context. Within hours, the embers spread, and suddenly, a company’s reputation is in flames.

In the first week of April 2025, I had the privilege of witnessing this transformation firsthand during a visit to Rwanda, a small East African country making giant strides in digital governance and artificial intelligence. I was there to participate in two major international events that not only expanded my perspective but also left me thinking deeply about what Bangladesh can and should do in this space.

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most defining narratives of our generation. Once the stuff of science fiction, AI has swiftly moved from labs and research papers into everyday life. From enabling virtual assistants to powering financial services and healthcare diagnostics, AI today is not just transforming how we work - it’s redefining what work means.

If you have ever sat in a group of ten nervous candidates, all trying to out-charm, out-smart, and out-volume one another for a single job, you have likely been a gladiator in the corporate coliseum known as the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Welcome to the recruiter’s favourite social experiment: where intellect meets improvisation, diplomacy clashes with dominance, and someone always starts with, “Hi everyone, let me begin by…”.