Author: Fakhrul Islam

A competitive Europe, a changing path: What global hiring trends mean for Hungarian students

It is easy to misunderstand the job market today. One headline points to labour shortages across Europe; another warns of economic slowdown and hiring freezes. For many students in Hungary, the picture feels equally confusing: opportunities seem abundant in some sectors, yet breaking into the right job remains increasingly difficult. The truth, once again, is […]

What global hiring trends mean for Bangladesh

The future of work is already here—defined by skills, adaptability and clarity. For Bangladesh’s young workforce, the question is no longer whether jobs exist, but whether they are prepared for them.. Read the full article: https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/what-global-hiring-trends-mean-bangladesh-1431251

Everything Changed—Except the Universities Where the Roar of Change Began

Despite sweeping political shifts after July, Bangladesh’s universities remain trapped inn politicised governance, outdated recruitment systems, and weak research culture—threatening the country’s long-term intellectual and economic future.. Read the full article: https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/everything-changed-except-universities-where-roar-change-began-1375756

Can Bangladesh unlock new AI possibilities through a Helix Approach?

As AI reshapes the global economy, Bangladesh risks remaining a technology adopter unless universities, industry, and government work in sync. A Helix-based innovation model could help the country build skills, strengthen research, and move from low-skill production to intelligent growth..Full article: https://www.tbsnews.net/supplement/can-bangladesh-unlock-new-ai-possibilities-through-helix-approach-1346911

Why the 2026 referendum matters for Bangladesh’s future

In the upcoming national referendum, voters will need to decide not only who will govern, but also how the state will be reformed, tested against the aspirations of the July Uprising. In details: https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/why-2026-referendum-matters-bangladeshs-future-1338081

সাধারণ নির্বাচন নয়, গণভোটই নির্ধারণ করবে আগামীর বাংলাদেশ

২০২৬ সালের নির্বাচনকে যদি আমরা শুধু আরেকটি জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন হিসেবে দেখি, তাহলে একটি বড় ঐতিহাসিক সুযোগ হাতছাড়া হবে। কারণ এই প্রথমবারের মতো বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক ভোটের পাশাপাশি অনুষ্ঠিত হতে যাচ্ছে একটি গণভোট—যার গুরুত্ব সাধারণ নির্বাচনের চেয়েও গভীর ও দীর্ঘমেয়াদি। সাধারণ নির্বাচন নির্ধারণ করবে আগামী পাঁচ বছরের সরকার কে হবে; আর গণভোট নির্ধারণ করবে আগামীর বাংলাদেশ […]

নির্বাচনে ভোটারদের ভোটকেন্দ্রে আনাই প্রধান চ্যালেঞ্জ

বাংলাদেশে জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন সামনে এলেই আলোচনার কেন্দ্রে থাকে রাজনৈতিক সমীকরণ ও সম্ভাব্য ফলাফল। কিন্তু বাস্তবতা হলো, আজ সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্নটি ভিন্ন—ভোটাররা আদৌ ভোটকেন্দ্রে যাবেন কি না। in details: https://npbnews.com/opinion/16387

Austria

During my 2024 trip, I traveled from Prague to Vienna, Austria, by FlixBus, and this visit was especially memorable as I was fasting that day. Upon arriving in Vienna, I met Mahabub Vai, a faculty member at NUST (Bangladesh) and currently a PhD student at Corvinus University in Hungary. He was in the city for […]

Czech Republic

In 2024, I had one of the most unplanned trips of my life — a visit to Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic. What made this trip especially memorable was the suddenness with which it unfolded. Sagar, a younger brother who graduated and is employed in Prague and also plays cricket for the […]

San Marino

For Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, I spent five days in Bologna, Italy, where I had the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful places in the country, including Venice, Rimini, and the small, stunning country of San Marino. I’ve always had a special affection for small countries, and San Marino was at the top of my […]