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Maisha Islam Monamee

The author graduated from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka and is a contributor at The Daily Star. Find her @monameereads on Instagram.

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Education / An IBA Gold Medalist’s blueprint for success

9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
IBA Gold Medalist Monamee shares the lessons, habits, and mindset that helped her thrive.
9 June 2026, 15:46 PM
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Next Step / Clicks, culture, and the curious feminisation of marketing

26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
The post-war consumer economy depended heavily on household purchasing, and it quickly became clear that these decisions were not made in boardrooms or sales meetings, but in kitchens and living rooms.
26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
Tagore and the art of getting love wrong

Tagore and the art of getting love wrong

8 May 2026, 09:00 AM
His characters feel deeply, sometimes overwhelmingly so, but they do not always understand what they feel, or what others feel in return.
8 May 2026, 09:00 AM
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This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh

5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually pay.
5 May 2026, 23:27 PM
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ revisits fashion, power and media decline

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ revisits fashion, power and media decline

4 May 2026, 10:00 AM
What makes this return more interesting than the usual legacy continuation is that the world it depicts has not politely waited in place.
4 May 2026, 10:00 AM
The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

The cultural reinvention of Pahela Baishakh

14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
What is now one of the most widely celebrated cultural events across Bangladesh actually started as an administrative solution, and its transformation over the centuries offers a surprisingly layered look at how traditions evolve.
14 April 2026, 11:27 AM
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks

13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
13 April 2026, 16:41 PM
Learning from execution

Next Step / How we learn from work and what we often miss

8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
The idea of “learning from execution” challenges the tendency to treat results as self-explanatory and argues that without deliberate analysis, both success and failure can mislead.
8 April 2026, 13:22 PM
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Faez’s dreams for a better Barishal

Barishal Youth Society (BYS) is one of the largest youth-led organisations in Bangladesh’s northern and southern regions. Founded by Faez Belal in 2014,
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM
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3 movies and 2 shows to watch following World Mental Health Day

Yesterday marked the occasion of World Mental Health Day. With growing awareness regarding the importance of mental health, it has become a key ingredient for the plotline of a variety of media.
11 October 2022, 13:35 PM
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Automating marketing using artificial intelligence

Digital marketing has been more important in the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in recent years. With markets changing to a virtual medium and a rising number of individuals purchasing online, companies must establish a strong digital presence.
10 October 2022, 18:00 PM
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Mental health represented in Bollywood: Five stellar movies

Mental health has always been heavily stigmatised within the Indian subcontinent. This is particularly the case in the mainstream media, where we often see misguided portrayals of the issue, often being showcased as ‘madness’ rather than a health issue.
10 October 2022, 11:25 AM
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Bangladesh wins 1 silver and 5 bronze medals at Open World Astronomy Olympiad

The competition seeks to promote astronomy education, recognise bright students, and build worldwide academic relations.
5 October 2022, 10:25 AM
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Taorem Sananu wins the Thesis of the Year Golden Award at ARCASIA

ARCASIA intends to unite architects in this region and provide them with a platform to maintain professional networks.
4 October 2022, 11:10 AM
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‘Operation Sundarban’: not just an action thriller

If you think “Operation Sundarban” is a no-brain action flick, you are mistaken. The film sheds light on the struggles of the native fishermen and the atrocities of a larger network of robbers, pirates and smugglers.
3 October 2022, 10:05 AM
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A search for space and meaning: Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition ends today

“Searching for Space”, a solo exhibition featuring Iftikhar Uddin Ahmed's artworks is currently underway at La Galerie, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka.
30 September 2022, 06:07 AM
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5 Netflix shows to complete your weekend watch

If you are looking for streaming recommendations for the weekend, here are some films and shows from Netflix's 'Top 10' list in Bangladesh today.
25 September 2022, 04:41 AM
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‘Unwind Mind’: Capturing the many shades of mental health

Psycure, a mental-health based start-up, organised a week-long art exhibition on mental health awareness at the EMK Center to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and Mental Health Day. The exhibition was inaugurated on September 15 and ends today.
21 September 2022, 10:05 AM
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Bangladesh’s success at IEO 2022

International Economics Olympiad (IEO) is an annual competition for high school students that intends to stimulate their interest in the field of economics, business, and finance through a creative problem-solving approach. This year, more than 200 students from 43 teams participated in the prestigious event.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
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'Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Le messager du qawwali' launched at AFD

“I deeply admire Mr Khan for his glorious contribution to the music industry. Despite all the cultural differences, his songs resonate with everyone. I remember being mesmerised after witnessing his magic for the first time back home", shared author Dr Pierre-Alain Baud.
17 September 2022, 07:54 AM
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A new reader’s guide to Agatha Christie’s world of crime

Published in 1920, this was Christie’s debut novel that introduced readers to her unconventional detective, Poirot.
16 September 2022, 16:09 PM
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Team Bangladesh shines at IMDO 2022

The International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO) is a global medical and disease knowledge/problem solving competition for high school students. The IMDO recognises the best high school problem solvers, who are interested in medicine, in order to boost their fascination towards the field.
5 September 2022, 18:00 PM
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Darlings: Bollywood’s attempt at dark humour

Described as a dark comedy-drama, ''Darlings'' follows the tale of a mother-daughter duo as they struggle to find their place in Mumbai—seeking bravery and love in unusual situations, all the while overcoming a myriad of obstacles.
14 August 2022, 08:19 AM
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Bangladesh wins bronze at International Mathematics Olympiad

The International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is a global mathematics competition for high school students across the world. The problems posed to participants are based on basic concepts of algebra, combinatorics, geometry, and number theory.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
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Psycure: Making mental healthcare more affordable and accessible

Founded by Murad Ansary, Psycure is a one-stop digital platform working towards destigmatising mental healthcare and providing holistic services for mental health and well-being.
8 August 2022, 18:00 PM
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Book news: ‘Banglar Rock Metal’ charts history of Bangla band music

The “Bangladeshi rock band encyclopaedia” is authored by music journalists Milu Aman and Haque Faruk, depicting the chronological history of 180 music bands in the country.
7 August 2022, 09:46 AM
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eBLAZE wins at Farmcraft 2022

EMK Center’s eBLAZE, is an American Space eSports club in Bangladesh.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM
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The youth steps forward for flood relief

Recent floods have had catastrophic effects on the lives of many people across the country, causing a severe insufficiency of resources, along with the increase of waterborne diseases such as dengue.
4 July 2022, 18:00 PM

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