I’m not usually one to wear my heart on my sleeve when writing articles, but this topic hits home for many of us in the business field. So, bear with me if I occasionally get too personal on this. By…
Behind the Glory: Inside the Minds of Team Bangladesh from UFLL 2023
This article is co-written by Abdullah-Aat-Tahmidus Siddiquee and Rahnuma Tasnim In this year’s UFLL edition, Team Bangladesh consisting of Abdullah Azwad Rafeed, Afnan Faruk, and Ferdous Hasan showed remarkable skill and resilience to secure the second runner-up position among 18…
Why Engineering Graduates in Bangladesh Shift Careers (And What Careers They Can Shift to)
This is the second part of a series on the prospects of engineering graduates in Bangladesh. You can read the first part here, and the second part here. Tech-related jobs are labor-intensive and require specialized knowledge. Training in this area is…
What Your Options Look Like After Getting an Undergrad Degree in English
In many South Asian countries, STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects are often associated with higher levels of achievement and work success, higher pay in the work field, more options, and social respect. After high school, the majority of…
Should Engineering Graduates in Bangladesh Stay or Leave for Greener Pastures?
This is the second part of a series on the prospects of engineering graduates in Bangladesh. You can read the first part here. Most engineering graduates cannot pursue higher education, so a large chunk of students opt for domestic options--which…
You Just Graduated With an Engineering Degree. What Now?
Throughout our 50-years of independence, we have seen an increase in the number of students enrolling in various public and private engineering universities. Electrical, computer science, mechanical, civil, chemical, and software are some of the most popular majors among Bangladeshi…
Five Best Courses for Business Students
You know that one guy on your LinkedIn feed that keeps posting certificates every day? Everyone has them on their network, or at least the algorithm helped them get on your feed somehow. EdX, Udemy, Coursera, 10MS you name it,…
Coping at Work for Dummies
Are you one of those people who share quotes like ‘Work hard so that one day your signature will be an autograph’? Do you religiously believe in the hustle life? Are you the type of person who suggests working on…
Transitioning from University to Work Life is Both Harder (and Easier) than You Think
The transition from student life to work life can be critical and overwhelming, and the experience is very distinct for every individual. Every graduate has some expectations from his/her job; the reality however, can be significantly different from those expectations.…
How to Pursue Success
We live in times of sheer turmoil. Chasing after the next big thing, hoping we’re good enough, and ultimately feeling like we’re living unfulfilling lives. We’re always shown that we’re husks of human beings devoid of passion, drive, and motivation.…
