What is the right price of a dollar?

We need the central bank and the market operators to come up with the right price for the dollar
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Startups: the new rock stars

I had a very interesting experience recently being a part of a podcast on “The Generation Gap"
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Making business climate-resilient

July 2023 was the warmest month on record, the Secretary General of the United Nations defined this moment as the arrival of the era of “global boiling”
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM

The transformative power of microcredit

It is essential that microcredit initiatives are well-designed, properly regulated, and tailored to the specific needs
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM

RMG sector faces transformational challenges

In FY23, RMG contributed 10.35 % to the country's GDP, driving economic growth
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Knowing what you don’t know

Such behaviour is called the “I know it all” syndrome
30 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Embracing ownership in workplace

ownership is a fundamental principle shaping careers and organisational success
28 November 2023, 18:00 PM

The significance of two-way communication

most important objective of communication is exchanging ideas, views, and information in a two-way transactional process
27 November 2023, 18:00 PM

It’s easy if you try

taxable income calculation for private service holders is easier this year compared to last year
26 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Reforms: Why, where and when?

Our existing regulatory framework is barely functional at best, and this is constantly voiced by countless frustrated local and foreign companies
25 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Talent export: A lousy deal!

Brain drains occur only when a country fails to offer living conditions that are not at par with others
23 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Minimum wage – the way forward

For the last few days, the minimum wage for garment workers has been one of the hot topics in the country. Aggrieved RMG workers rejected the minimum wage proposed by the authorities as there was a substantial gap between their expectations and the proposed wage.
22 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Why CXOs should have media knowledge

Any company will provide excellent service to its business if the senior management team receives media relations coaching from professional trainers. Learning this skill and knowing the media could be practical tools for sustainable reputation management and growth. So, the CXOs require more knowledge.
20 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Short-Selling Lessons for Bangladesh Capital Market

Last week, the global financial stage witnessed two starkly contrasting approaches to short selling as South Korea and the Philippines charted their courses. South Korea announced a comprehensive ban on short selling activities, effective until June 2024. 
19 November 2023, 18:01 PM

Banking: Taking advantage of digital transformation

A look into how digital transformation can help banks in technological aspect.
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Rat race: The treadmill to nowhere

Often, we end up choosing a partner who does not quite match what dreams are made of. It leaves little to the imagination how catastrophic it can be if this realisation dawns after tying the knot! Well, choosing a partner is all about trial and error that does not come with a user manual. But mercifully, most of us are resigned to accepting our fate just as we do when a natural disaster strikes!
16 November 2023, 18:00 PM

What will happen to Bangladesh's economy?

Ever since the investment community started to talk about a rising Bangladesh and the potential the economy offers due to increased consumer spending, we get to host many international investors. Now that things are going a little topsy-turvy, the question is again surfacing: What may happen to the economy?
13 November 2023, 11:19 AM

What went wrong with data play?

Fed up being obese, Shrek decides to lose weight. He switches to a healthy diet and works out every day, feeling amazed at how well he adapted to his new lifestyle.
10 November 2023, 01:00 AM

Reality of private university, cross border higher education

Higher education under private arrangement started its journey in Bangladesh in 1992 under the Private University Act 1992.
27 June 2021, 17:51 PM

Time to welcome new strategy in ICT sector

The budget declared for 2021-22 financial year is one of the most significant budgets in the history of Bangladesh.
27 June 2021, 17:06 PM