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Jobs of the week

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6 September 2026

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
30 August 2026

The Gen-Z guide to staying sane during recruitment season

A guide for fresh graduates navigating recruitment season without burnout through tracking systems, feed curation, and tailored interview preparation.
25 August 2026

"Digital inclusion is fundamentally a human issue": Maureen Hilyard on building a more inclusive internet

In an interview with The Daily Star, Maureen Hilyard discusses digital inclusion, internet governance, youth leadership, and the challenges of ensuring that technological change benefits communities often left at the margins.
11 August 2026

Jobs of the week

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9 August 2026

As AI transforms software jobs, Vivasoft CEO urges graduates to master critical thinking

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the global technology industry, software companies are rethinking how they hire while countries race to establish themselves as centres of AI innovation.
4 August 2026

Jobs of the week

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2 August 2026

Why the digital economy matters for developing countries

As the traditional drivers of global economic growth gradually weaken, the digital economy has emerged as a key new engine driving global recovery.
28 July 2026

Jobs of the week

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26 July 2026

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
20 July 2026

Breaking into consulting in the West

Firms bring in valuable research portals, frameworks, and toolkits, but their real edge lies in adapting these to the internal reality of an organisation, fitting the client company’s culture, leadership dynamics, and operating model.
8 July 2026

Jobs of the week

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28 June 2026

Bridging Bangladesh’s digital divide through meaningful connectivity

In an interview with The Daily Star, Waqas Hassan, Regional Lead for Asia at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, highlights inclusive policymaking, stronger public-private partnerships, and community-based connectivity models as ways to build a more equitable digital future.
23 June 2026

Jobs of the week

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21 June 2026

What the FY 2026-27 budget means for young professionals

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 provides measured relief in some areas, quietly nudges citizens towards greater financial formalisation, and reveals where policymakers believe Bangladesh's future workforce is headed.
14 June 2026

Jobs of the week

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14 June 2026

How Bangladeshi startups are building global revenue

The question is no longer whether Bangladesh can produce globally competitive startups. The more important question is how quickly the ecosystem can absorb the lessons of the companies already doing it.
9 June 2026

Jobs of the week

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7 June 2026

Meaningful participation can strengthen Bangladesh’s global digital voice

Internet governance expert Amrita Choudhury shares how Bangladesh can drive "Smart Nation" goals through digital inclusion and global participation.
2 June 2026

How to adjust to work after a long break

The first day back asks you to reset your schedule, shift your mood back to workplace energy, and reconnect with supervisors and coworkers after time away. It's a lot to navigate at once.
2 June 2026