Shahriar Rahman

Engineer-turned-Journalist, Shahriar Rahman has a strong knowledge of all things digital. He started his career working in the telecom industry but later switched to media and journalism to follow his passion of 'playing with gadgets' for a living. Shahriar did his Master's in Global Media & Communication from the University of Warwick as a Chevening Scholar. He also holds an MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka, and a Masters in Engineering from AIUB. Shahriar is a State Department Fellow with the University of Oklahoma. He is currently the Editor of Toggle- the tech, career, automobile publication of The Daily Star.

Bangladesh’s 5G moment: promise, challenges, and the road ahead

On September 1, 2025, Bangladesh formally entered the 5G era when Robi Axiata became the first operator to switch on commercial fifth-generation services in select areas of Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet.

20 January 2026, 06:05 AM

5G for Bangladesh: Navigating between high hopes and hard realities

As Bangladesh enthusiastically gears up for the advent of 5G technology, a centrepiece of its Vision Smart Bangladesh 2041, the mood is a mix of optimism and caution. The transition to 5G is not just an upgrade in telecommunications; it represents a significant technological leap. This leap, however, is fraught with complexities that demand a thorough, objective examination.

17 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Next Step / Women's empowerment and equality in the digital space

The Daily Star recently had a conversation with Sajjab Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer at Grameenphone on gender equality, the empowerment of women, and how these factors influence the telecom industry.

24 August 2023, 10:52 AM

Bytes / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The ultimate ultra

Samsung's latest flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, takes centre stage as a powerful contender in the smartphone market. While some might argue that the design changes are subtle and the price tag is on the higher side, there's no denying that this device excels in certain key areas, especially when it comes to photography.

28 July 2023, 04:00 AM

Editor's Note / Embracing the inevitable

And thus, we invite our readers to embark on the next exhilarating journey with Tech & Startup!

28 July 2023, 03:15 AM

Hackers feast on government sites

With the general election around the corner, data leaks and cyberattacks have intensified alarmingly, with the latest being a suspected leak of five crore citizens’ data from the Office of the Registrar General, Birth & Death Registration (BDRIS).

8 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Over 5 crore Bangladeshi citizens' data 'remains exposed' online

The leaked data includes names, birth dates, and National Identification (NID) numbers of over 50 million users which is alledgedly easily accessible through a simple Google search

8 July 2023, 05:56 AM

Bytes / Samsung Galaxy A54: The newest A Game in town

The Samsung Galaxy A54 stands tall as a formidable mid-range smartphone that strikes a balance between elegant design, reliable performance, and exceptional camera capabilities.

23 June 2023, 03:40 AM

Transcending boundaries

Mahbubul Matin is a seasoned Bangladeshi tech entrepreneur and the founder of Dotlines, a technology-powered service and business solution group, working across 12 countries with its headquarters in Singapore.

24 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Women take lead in f-commerce

Since the Covid-19 pandemic crippled many businesses and impacted livelihoods of thousands, many were forced to resort to alternative means of income including exploring alternative channels.

8 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Learn, Unlearn and Relearn Mantra to Success

In a candid interview with Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh’s General Manager & Head of Business, we take a look at some intriguing details

13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

OPPO Reno6: The dazzling mid-ranger

Reno is the upscale camera-focused device lineup of OPPO. Usually, these phones are aesthetically pleasing and have above average hardware and come with a price tag of upper mid-range.

25 November 2021, 18:00 PM

VIVO X70 PRO 5G A True Pro

Vivo has unveiled a very recent flagship in the market – the X70 Pro 5G. Inspired by the successful X60 series, the X70 Pro 5G brings quite a handful of upgrades in terms of hardware and software.

4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

OPPO F19 Pro - A phone for noobs and pros

After a very long time, we are back with OPPO’s exciting upper-midrange device- the F19 Pro. F19 is an iteration of OPPO’s mid-tier product segment and since its launch several months back readers have been asking us for a review of the device. OPPO handed us this review unit almost a month back and here’s what we have to say about the device:

30 September 2021, 18:00 PM

It’s all relative

We have designed this issue with one thing in mind: career! In the pandemic, many of our readers wanted to know how to get back to the workforce.

17 June 2021, 18:00 PM

3 million Bangladeshi Facebook users' personal data exposed during a massive data leak

Hackers have recently exposed the personal details of 533 million Facebook users across the world which includes data of 3 million (3,816,339) Bangladeshis. Published in a low-key cybersecurity forum, these data remain accessible to everyone. The leaked information consists of and is not limited to FB ID no, profile names, email addresses, basic location data, gender, employment etc.

4 April 2021, 05:00 AM

Mail servers of some firms compromised

Some Bangladeshi organisations running Microsoft Exchange mail servers have been compromised by cyberattacks, says the e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) in an advisory.

1 April 2021, 18:00 PM

The only constant is change- or is it?

This week, we themed our issue keeping in mind March 8- World Women’s Day and Proof-reading day. Our cover story is about Femtech, a branch of technology that’s dedicated to female healthcare.

4 March 2021, 18:00 PM

Amazfit GTR 2: A must-have

Amazfit GTR 2’s design is a major upgrade compared to the previous model of the device. Starting from the colour accent to the sleeker bezel- the smartwatch has brought a cleaner retro vibe to design.

25 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Bank Heist: US charges North Korean hacker

Almost five years after the Bangladesh Bank heist, the most sensational cybercrime involving a financial institution to date, the US Department of Justice has formally announced charges against Park Jin Hyok, a North Korean hacker.

18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Hackers launch malware posing as Bangladeshi critical service websites

A malware campaign targeting Bangladeshi critical service websites has been uncovered recently. Cyber Threat Research team of Bangladesh Government's e-Government Computer Incident Response Team (BGD e-GOV CIRT) recently observed and identified these ongoing development of attacks and malware campaign by the well-known threat actor ‘KASABLANKA’ specifically targeted to Bangladeshi infrastructure.

17 February 2021, 06:58 AM

Five places to AVOID during Pahela Falgun

With pandemic still affecting many of our near and dear ones, we encourage everyone to stay indoors. If you really want to visit, then chose places that are semi-secluded or not packed with people. Despite all the public advisories, people are bound to gather on the first day of Falgun. So here we bring you a list of five places that you definitely should avoid for this year:

11 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Virtual Book Fairs elate booklovers in the month of February

Due to the pandemic, Amar Ekushey Book Fair, one of the most sought-after events got halt this year. This book fair, which is largest of its kind in this region, was paused after much deliberation by the decision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.