Md. Zahidur Rabbi

Md. Zahidur Rabbi is a writer, journalist, and communications expert. He is currently a Reporter at The Daily Star.

Bangladesh is the next big market for computing growth

In an interview with The Daily Star, Lee outlines how the Taiwanese technology giant is positioning itself for the next decade, both globally and in Bangladesh.

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How to build a smartphone

Smartphones feel inevitable in the hand, yet each one begins as a set of drawings, components and hypotheses. The journey from concept to finished device is a carefully sequenced collaboration between design labs, supplier networks and high-throughput assembly lines. In leading electronics hubs across Asia, that journey can take as little as days once a design is frozen and parts are on site.

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Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways

The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules

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Expanding WASH access through local innovation

The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?

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From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?

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Expanding access to safe sanitation

The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?

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Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh

Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.

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Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs

The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?

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November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025

Bangladesh is the next big market for computing growth

In an interview with The Daily Star, Lee outlines how the Taiwanese technology giant is positioning itself for the next decade, both globally and in Bangladesh.

October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025

How to build a smartphone

Smartphones feel inevitable in the hand, yet each one begins as a set of drawings, components and hypotheses. The journey from concept to finished device is a carefully sequenced collaboration between design labs, supplier networks and high-throughput assembly lines. In leading electronics hubs across Asia, that journey can take as little as days once a design is frozen and parts are on site.

October 21, 2025
October 21, 2025

Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways

The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules

October 12, 2025
October 12, 2025

Expanding WASH access through local innovation

The Daily Star (TDS): How have RFL’s low-cost sanitation innovations improved hygiene outcomes in rural communities, and what evidence supports these improvements?

September 28, 2025
September 28, 2025

From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?

September 21, 2025
September 21, 2025

Expanding access to safe sanitation

The Daily Star (TDS): What strategies does LIXIL use to ensure WASH products reach even the most remote and vulnerable households?

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh

Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Expanding financial access to empower small entrepreneurs

The Daily Start (TDS): How have NRBC’s financial products supported small entrepreneurs, particularly women and rural business owners, in accessing credit and building resilience?

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

How to spot AI-edited photos

The dispute over a single frame reflects a broader challenge now gripping platforms worldwide: how to know if an image is real. Here are a few things to keep in mind on this matter.

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Menstrual dignity through markets: A safe path for underserved women

The Daily Star (TDS): How has Safepad’s innovation in reusable menstrual hygiene products improved health and dignity for women in remote and marginalised communities?