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A big headline is making waves this week: Google Pay is reportedly launching in Bangladesh next month. At first glance, it sounds like a major win for our digital economy. But if you’re like most people, you’re probably asking: “Didn’t we already have digital payments?” “Will this be any different from bKash or Nagad?” “Can…
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As Bangladesh positions itself beyond the ‘least developed’ label and transitions into a competitive emerging economy, the global investment landscape presents both a challenge and an opportunity. This article outlines a strategic framework for Bangladesh to attract and retain serious international investors by focusing on foundational research, infrastructure modernization, sectoral prioritization, and global investor confidence-building…
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Drafted in 2019 with the support of a2i, UNDP, and the Cabinet Division, Bangladesh’s National AI Strategy was built through months of research, dialogue, and vision. Five years later, it remains unlaunched—this is my personal reflection on that journey, the delays, and what must happen next The Journey We Began with Hope In 2019, I…
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Dubai’s AI Revolution: From Vision to Reality in the Making In a world racing to harness the power of artificial intelligence, Dubai stands as a bold and futuristic experiment. What began as a dream of turning oil wealth into tech-driven development has now evolved into a vision for becoming the world’s first AI-powered city. But…
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Tech giants are extracting data from the Global South like colonial powers once extracted gold. But this time, resistance is digital – and growing. We were told the internet would democratize opportunity. For the Global South, it’s done something else entirely – turning users into unwitting suppliers of data for someone else’s algorithm. From Nairobi…
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“You don’t just scroll the algorithm — the algorithm scrolls you.” We live in a world where your likes, pauses, emojis, and even facial expressions are quietly shaping the content you see — and the choices you make. This article explores how digital platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram use cognitive-affective algorithms to influence user behavior.…
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When your feed isn’t yours anymore. In 2025, attention is no longer a currency. It’s a battlefield. While Big Tech companies optimize for engagement in Silicon Valley boardrooms, millions across the Global South become unwitting test subjects in the largest psychological experiment of our time. But this isn’t just about cat videos or trending challenges.…
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Most people don’t fail because of bad luck—they fail because they’re trapped in a repeating mental loop of doubt, delay, and distraction. This mind model shows how to break free. We’ve all been there: that frustrating feeling of being stuck in a rut, constantly facing setbacks despite our best efforts. This isn’t just bad luck;…
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Cut through procrastination and chaos with these 15 powerful productivity tips—smart, fun, and practical enough to actually work in real life. Introduction: Ever feel like you’re drowning in to-dos, but somehow nothing gets done? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-distracted world, productivity isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. Whether you’re battling procrastination, digital…
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How Algorithms Took Aim at Imagination Before Industry Introduction: The Lie We All Believed Just a few years ago, tech leaders, economists, and even artists themselves confidently proclaimed: “AI might take over repetitive labor, but it will never replace creativity.” Creativity was hailed as the final frontier of human uniqueness, immune to automation. Fast forward…