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Zarif Faiaz

Zarif Faiaz is a journalist, communications specialist, and a tech-policy researcher based out of Dhaka. He is the editor of the Tech & Startup section at The Daily Star and a fellow at the Tech Global Institute. Reach him at faiaz@thedailystar.net.

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Make ICT policy a priority, not a side show

25 February 2026, 00:09 AM
In a fast-moving policy landscape, delay is often punished. By the time a state realises a law is unworkable, or that a regulatory approach has fallen behind, the world may have already moved on.
25 February 2026, 00:09 AM
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Data frontiers : Where does Bangladesh fit in the global privacy debate?

20 January 2026, 07:48 AM
Data has become the raw material of modern power. It fuels artificial intelligence, guides advertising, shapes credit decisions, and underpins everything from ride hailing to national identity systems.
20 January 2026, 07:48 AM
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How the Dutch East India Company invented the MNC

6 January 2026, 08:03 AM
On a March day in 1602, the Dutch Republic tried to solve a problem of commerce with a piece of statecraft. Rival merchant groups were bidding up the cost of spices in Asia, squeezing profits at home, while the war for independence from Spain made overseas trade inseparable from national security.
6 January 2026, 08:03 AM
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Next Step / The death of the career

30 December 2025, 09:48 AM
For decades, the promise of work was a simple bargain. Pick a lane, get qualified, climb steadily, and retire with something like security. That story is fraying fast.
30 December 2025, 09:48 AM
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Next Step / Why the culture of glorifying overwork needs to stop

25 November 2025, 12:59 PM
Being the last person to leave the office was a badge of honour in the old world
25 November 2025, 12:59 PM
Taking a break

Next Step / Working well: the art of strategic breaks and genuine disconnection

19 August 2025, 07:23 AM
The idea of taking a break from work may feel radical. Yet strategic pauses, whether they are micro-breaks during the workday or complete disconnection on holiday, are increasingly recognised not as indulgences, but as essential investments in productivity, creativity, and well-being.
19 August 2025, 07:23 AM
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Views / Surveillance, democracy, and the erosion of digital rights in the Global South

20 July 2025, 11:45 AM
An alarming trend has emerged across nations of the Global South, where increasing state surveillance and draconian legislation are systematically eroding democratic values.
20 July 2025, 11:45 AM
gendered abuse, misinformation and disinformation on Facebook threaten democratic participation in Bangladesh, especially for women and gender-diverse individuals.

Disinformation campaigns target women and minorities in Bangladesh: Study

18 May 2025, 15:21 PM
Study reveals how gendered abuse, misinformation and disinformation on Facebook threaten democratic participation in Bangladesh, especially for women and gender-diverse individuals.
18 May 2025, 15:21 PM
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Ah, here we go again

Another lockdown, another day of working from home. While it may get tiring for many, there are those who have embraced this lifestyle even before the pandemic hit.
15 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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Imagining a better world

It’s hard to imagine one, especially when you live in a society that is a far cry from any and all sorts of inclusivity. But today’s Toggle is not about sounding any more grim than the world already is.
1 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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You don’t turn 50 everyday

At Toggle, we often spend a good portion of our content planning times thinking about what special days align with our Fridays, so we can come up with a good looking themed issue.
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Everything’s changing

For starters, our editor. And now apparently social media, as we know it, is about to change as well.
11 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Twitter is changing itself with new products in pipeline

Twitter’s major shift in its product lines was hinted with the introduction of Twitter Fleets last year – a feature that resembles Snap, Instagram and Facebook stories. In recent months, Twitter has rolled out an audio chat service called Twitter Spaces;unveiled plans for a newsletter product, and announced a new feature called Super Follows, which will let people subscribe to special content.
11 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Is the future of social media audio only?

Social media, as we know it, might be headed for a big change. In the world of texts, photos and videos, an old trick is making a silent, but stomping comeback – audio chat rooms.
4 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Amazon is facing off Reliance in India, here’s why

Amazon, world’s largest e-commerce business is facing off Reliance, India’s largest company in a legal battle that could shape the growth of the Indian e-commerce scenario.
25 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Bang for the buck

The Mi Band 5 features a barely noticeable upgraded design. For a device that’s supposed to be worn on our wrists for the most part of the day, it could use with a little better look. It’s, however,
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Revisiting Larry King’s 5 most iconic interviews

Veteran CNN talk show host Larry King has breathed his last on January 24, 2021. Over a career spanning more than six decades and over 40,000 interviews, Larry has hosted almost everyone from Putin to Paris Hilton and many more in between. In a move to pay our respects to the iconic journalist who was never afraid to ask the questions that matter, we revisit five of his most memorable interview moments.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Taming the ‘Savage Mountain’: How a team of Nepalese climbers claimed mountaineering’s last greatest prize

Nepal's greatest mountains were summitted first by foreigners while the Sherpas were treated nothing better than mules for their wealthy clients. K2's winter glory, therefore, was Nepal's own to claim. The children of mountains finally claimed the place where they always belonged. At the top.
28 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Silver linings, at last

Look at us. We’ve almost survived an entire year of the Pandemic. But can we brace up for another? Don’t hate me, but from the looks of it, things
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Covid-19 vaccine is around the corner, but here’s a reality check

At the time of writing this article, the total number of infected people in the country stands at 489,178 with a death toll of 7,020.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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iPhone 12 Pro Max: The most iPhone you can get in an iPhone

I want to start off with the size -- the iPhone 12 Pro Max is too big. In fact, with its 6.7-inch display, it’s the biggest iPhone Apple has ever
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Flying during the pandemic? 5 things to keep in mind to stay safe

Take multiple masks, either disposable ones or re-washables, throw in a face shield for added safety as you might come in close contact with
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Tired of it

I mean the virus. As the pandemic drags on for the 8th month now, for many of us, it’s getting incredibly difficult to keep maintaining the health guidelines down to the last details.
19 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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As pandemic fatigue sets in, experts warn of danger lurking around

With weariness from the prolonged pandemic settling in, even the most conscious ones are slowly starting to visit restaurants, cafes and tourist destinations as they open up to public gatherings. While dangers still loom large, frustration from a seemingly never-ending pandemic is driving people to take up small cautious risks.
19 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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“Winter is here”

Like the disappointing 8th season of Game of Thrones, winter is finally upon us, bringing the scare of a second wave of Covid-19 along with it.
5 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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The man who built Samsung: A tale of strategy, controversy, success

Lee Kun-hee, Chairman of Samsung Electronics and the man widely credited for transforming Samsung into a global giant, breathed his last on Sunday in Seoul, South Korea. He was 78 at the time of his demise and was admitted in a hospital for the last six years following a heart attack, according to a statement released by Samsung.
27 October 2020, 08:47 AM
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Yet another attempt at exercising

Since the lockdown started, most of us have taken an attempt at starting a proper workout routine at least once. It’s safe to say that, most of us haven’t stuck to it. But despite that, the failed attempts go on to show that people are starting to take fitness more seriously and with Covid-19 bringing a major shift in our lifestyle, perhaps this enthusiasm is here to stay.
22 October 2020, 18:00 PM
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Get up, stand up

The past week has been a weary one. From being overwhelmed with news of violence against women to a nationwide eruption of protest against
15 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Pagination

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