Aaqib Hasib

Aaqib Hasib is a sub-editor at The Daily Star. Reach him at [email protected]. Subscribe to his substack https://aaqibhasib.substack.com

The Bangladesh edtech market: Where is it going?

Edtech (education technology) has come a long way since its inception. In Bangladesh, the landscape has continued to evolve, with more and more players entering the market with every passing year.

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The truth about e-cigarettes

This decision by the interim government to ban e-cigarettes has no rhyme or reason and definitely has no transparency.

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‘Natok Kom Koro Pio’

“Natok kom koro Pio,” the man said, his white beard shaking with fury.

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Airbnb Essentials: What You Need to Know

If you have scrolled through the App Store or Play Store, you have surely come across the Airbnb app. Some of you may have clicked on it and discovered what the app offers. However, for those who aren’t familiar with what Airbnb can do for you, let me explain.

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Living in glass

For a long time, glass was primarily associated with windows and mirrors in real estate and interior design. However, modern apartments now fully embrace its potential to enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency.

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The Cancelling

The TV hummed slowly, filling the room with a soothing sound. Almost acting like a form of white noise.

7m ago

Salman caught while pretending to be garden gnome

Following another escape attempt, Salman F Rahman was once again foiled from fleeing the country while still on remand. He was caught while pretending to be a garden gnome on the lawn of a residential house in Gulshan.

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The tall task of fixing Bangladesh

Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.

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June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

Climate crimes by energy giants: Bangladesh must act now

A landmark criminal case has been filed against the CEO and directors of TotalEnergies -- a French oil company -- alleging that its continued fossil fuel exploitation has contributed to the deaths of numerous victims through climate-fuelled extreme weather disasters

May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

Lines that lead to nowhere

Last Friday, Nargis queued in front of the TCB shop in East Shewrapara around 6:00am, hoping to secure a serial that would allow her to purchase subsidised products on Sunday. After waiting for five hours, she was finally handed serial number 126 around 11:00am.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Looking out for strays

Since a very young age, Anika Islam has been an avid animal lover.

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

Getting the most out of furniture decorating your home 101

When we associate value with a property, we often resort to talking about the price of the land or the per square feet cost of an apartment. That is a fair way of evaluating its worth.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

‘Why did such tragedy befall my son?’

When the devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on Wednesday evening, Shah Alam, a salesman of an ice cream company, rushed to douse the fire with nearby locals.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Where is Bangladesh’s freelance market headed?

Growing up in Bangladesh, there are very few career paths you are steered towards by family, teachers, schools and society. Most of these include traditional desk jobs.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

WWE must ‘Finish the Story’

Fans upset as The Rock steals Cody’s Wrestlemania dream

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

A holy land or graveyard?

For the past 75 years, Israel has been terrorising the people of Palestine with the support of the US and UK.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

A taste of Mohammadpur

When you think Mohammadpur, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the answer to that question is iconic places to eat.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Picking your major: A case for Anthropology

For an Anthropology major, the world truly is their oyster.