Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, managing director of BuildCon Consultancies Ltd

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed

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

1m ago
September 20, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!