A leader is as good as his team
We often say “a leader is as good as his team.” It is like making a perfect cup of tea -- sure, the leader might be the one pouring it, but without the right blend of tea leaves, sugar and milk, it is just hot water.
12h ago
Interview like a pro
While being interviewed, Jamil was asked if he was ok with working overtime without extra pay, and he quipped, “I can, as long as you don’t expect results”, to which the interviewer laughed, acknowledging the playful exchange.
1w ago
The blame game in promotion
In a local company, two sales managers, Reaz and Mohsin, both graduates from the same university, faced a stark difference in their career paths.
2w ago
Navigating Bangladesh’s crossroads
Human nature has an innate tendency to escalate demands once an initial concession is made, and thus, the saying goes “If you let someone sit, he wants to eat; if you let him eat, he wants to sleep”.
3w ago
Office gossip: A double-edged sword
In Bangladesh, gossip is a national pastime, both inside and outside the workplace. During tea breaks, or “cha breaks”, employees gather to exchange the latest news, often drifting from work-related topics.
4w ago
Beneficiaries in a crisis
On a hot, scorching day Asif’s office air conditioner broke down, with workers doing little and complaining more.
1m ago
Truth vs cry wolf
We have all been taught the virtues of honesty from our early childhood. Every child is instilled with the belief that truthfulness is the foundation of success and “honesty is the best policy”.
1m ago
Quota system: a storm in a teacup
In the last one week, Bangladesh has been in the grip of student unrest over the quota system, rendering discussions over its merits and demerits a household phenomenon. Steering away from political discussions, this assessment attempts to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the quota system on our government's vision of a Smart Bangladesh
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September 20, 2024
A leader is as good as his team
We often say “a leader is as good as his team.” It is like making a perfect cup of tea -- sure, the leader might be the one pouring it, but without the right blend of tea leaves, sugar and milk, it is just hot water.
September 13, 2024
Interview like a pro
While being interviewed, Jamil was asked if he was ok with working overtime without extra pay, and he quipped, “I can, as long as you don’t expect results”, to which the interviewer laughed, acknowledging the playful exchange.
September 6, 2024
The blame game in promotion
In a local company, two sales managers, Reaz and Mohsin, both graduates from the same university, faced a stark difference in their career paths.
August 30, 2024
Navigating Bangladesh’s crossroads
Human nature has an innate tendency to escalate demands once an initial concession is made, and thus, the saying goes “If you let someone sit, he wants to eat; if you let him eat, he wants to sleep”.
August 23, 2024
Office gossip: A double-edged sword
In Bangladesh, gossip is a national pastime, both inside and outside the workplace. During tea breaks, or “cha breaks”, employees gather to exchange the latest news, often drifting from work-related topics.
August 16, 2024
Beneficiaries in a crisis
On a hot, scorching day Asif’s office air conditioner broke down, with workers doing little and complaining more.
August 2, 2024
Truth vs cry wolf
We have all been taught the virtues of honesty from our early childhood. Every child is instilled with the belief that truthfulness is the foundation of success and “honesty is the best policy”.
July 24, 2024
Quota system: a storm in a teacup
In the last one week, Bangladesh has been in the grip of student unrest over the quota system, rendering discussions over its merits and demerits a household phenomenon. Steering away from political discussions, this assessment attempts to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the quota system on our government's vision of a Smart Bangladesh
July 19, 2024
Quota system: a storm in a teacup
In the last one week, Bangladesh has been in the grip of student unrest over the quota system, rendering discussions over its merits and demerits a household phenomenon.
July 12, 2024
The goat that opened the can of worms
Students and the youth have always played a significant role in shaping the history of Bangladesh. However, a fresh wave of change has been sweeping the nation in recent weeks, and it was initiated by none other than a lone goat!
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