Rivals must build together
18 September 2026
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Economy
Bank CEO KPIs must ensure fair, objective assessment
17 September 2026
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Economy
Marketing is about to change more than it has in 20 years
13 September 2026
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Business
Not all employment benefits are taxable
6 September 2026
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Business
No! The safest answer
4 September 2026
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Economy
Vietnam’s growth story holds lessons for Bangladesh
3 September 2026
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Column
Opinion / The age of shortage: Why your supply chain can no longer afford to be lazy
31 August 2026
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Business
Opinion / LDC graduation must trigger structural reform to attract FDI
29 August 2026
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Business
Profit before principles
28 August 2026
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Column
A new fiscal year, a reform with economic risks
26 August 2026
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Economy
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
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
RMG sector faces transformational challenges
In FY23, RMG contributed 10.35 % to the country's GDP, driving economic growth
2 December 2023
Knowing what you don’t know
Such behaviour is called the “I know it all” syndrome
30 November 2023
Embracing ownership in workplace
ownership is a fundamental principle shaping careers and organisational success
28 November 2023
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
It’s easy if you try
taxable income calculation for private service holders is easier this year compared to last year
26 November 2023
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
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
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
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
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
Banking: Taking advantage of digital transformation
A look into how digital transformation can help banks in technological aspect.
18 November 2023
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
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
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
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
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
Is FBCCI becoming a puppet organisation?
The business community is deprived of an opportunity to choose their leaders through a participatory election as directors of the FBCCI are picked through consensus among hopefuls, who are often backed by the ruling parties.
28 April 2021
New measures needed to offset second wave fallouts
The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic hit Bangladesh in early March this year -- almost exactly a year after the initial wave reached the country’s shores.
10 April 2021