Shams Rashid Tonmoy

Electric cars have always felt like such a cool concept. Instead of relying on non-renewable fossil fuels, you get to drive around in a car that runs on a battery - one you can charge ahead of time and ready to go whenever you need. Check out this week’s Cover Story on a local venture that plans to manufacture electric vehicles - made in Bangladesh, for Bangladesh.

In the fourth part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has extended their network, accessibility and services in Bangladesh, even to the most remote areas of the country.

The gas price hike has been a heated topic in the past few weeks. While we scramble for methods to somehow survive this rising inflation, there are some alternatives that may be worth considering. As such, this week’s Cover Story discusses the viability of electric bicycles as a transportation option for daily commuters. 

Modern internet users should be familiar with the term ‘proxy servers’, but many don’t tend to know exactly what the term implies. Can you actually hide your online activity in incognito mode? How secure are proxy servers? Is it possible to mask your IP? Turn to our Cover Story to find answers to these ever-demanding questions.

In the third part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone has utilised unique technological solutions to contribute to the development of the nation’s telecommunication sector.

Nowadays, motorcycles have established themselves as the tried-and-tested method of beating the ever-present Dhaka city traffic. Tune into our two-page Cover Story this week for a fresh batch of recommendations on motorcycles you can buy right now. The best part? They are all under the elusive Tk. 1 lakh price tag.

In the second part of this five-article series, we will take a look at Grameenphone’s success in the rural development of Bangladesh.

In the first part of this five-article series, we will take a look at how Grameenphone is making environmental contributions to Bangladesh.

Turn to our Cover Story to find out how QR codes could be potentially dangerous, and how you can take necessary precautions. 

From the eye-catching packaging to custom back design to special UI themes, the Naruto Realme GT Neo 3 stands out as a unique piece of collectible. 

Retirement after a long life of hard work is a dream come true for many. However, retirement shouldn’t denote the closing of a chapter, for it can open many new doors. In this week’s Cover Story, we look into some career options for elderly citizens and how their professional spirits can be renewed by getting into new jobs. 

With more and more countries now offering digital nomad visas, we might be on the verge of a new surge in the remote work lifestyle. Check out our Cover Story on some tips and tricks for being a digital nomad in Bangladesh - earning while on the go.

The Daraz mobile app is an example of such an app that meets demands while retaining a long-lasting positive user experience.

Taptap Send is the easy-to-use remittance app catered to making lives easier for expatriate Bangladeshis in sending money to their family and relatives in Bangladesh.

Would it be an overstatement to say that we all love cars? And when the newest automobiles are gathered under one roof, who wouldn’t be excited? Check out our Cover Story spread for this year’s Dhaka Motor Show, and find out which new cars and motorbikes were revealed.

Around 300 employees and 60 companies in the UK have recently begun a six-month trial of four-day working weeks. While the work hours will be cut, expected work efficiency and salaries will remain unchanged - which means the workers will still have to put in the work to make up for the missing day. 

Landing a new job is tough. But planning ahead and building an apt set of skills to answer the ever-increasing demands of the job market is something that will make it easier. Check out this week’s Cover Story on useful tips on staying ahead of the competition and arming yourself with the necessary soft and hard skills for your next job.

Shuvo Rahman, founder of Alice Labs, an AI-based multi-channel sales and support platform that helps online businesses, made it to the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Class of 2022.

Data hacking is one of the most used tropes in science fiction. However, in real life, invading someone’s privacy and leaking information can be scarier than you think. 

In the latest iteration of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia class of 2022, seven Bangladeshi youths made the prestigious list of global entrepreneurs and thinkers of tomorrow. Two of them, selected under the Social Impact category, are Shah Rafayat Chowdhury and Mohammad Taqi Yasir, co-founders of the organisation, Footsteps Bangladesh.