For years, local businesses have struggled with an invisible but formidable opponent: a web of outdated, inconsistent, confusing and burdensome regulations. Navigating this bureaucratic maze has often meant facing unpredictable delays, opaque procedures, and uneven enforcement.
There is no doubt that Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry has shown remarkable potential.
The World Bank recently urged Bangladesh to implement a comprehensive set of reforms to restore confidence in our financial system, which has been weakened by poor governance, political interference and related lending.
When we hear the phrase “conflict of interest,” many of us picture shady backroom political deals. But in truth, conflicts of interest are just as rampant in the world of business, especially in Bangladesh’s fast-growing economy, where family ties and personal connections often blur professional lines.
The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.
Moody’s recently downgraded the outlook for Bangladesh’s banking sector to negative due to increasing asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
The start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh is experiencing a period of exciting growth, driven largely by a youthful, entrepreneurial population eager to make their mark.
US President Donald Trump has done what he had long wanted to do – try to increase America’s revenue in every possible way.
The role and duties of a chief executive officer have changed a lot over the last 15 to 20 years. Becoming highly knowledgeable about technology is now a job requirement. Both internal and external stakeholders have become much more demanding too.
I am sure all young professionals aspire to advance in their career. If so, they are not alone. Many determined professionals share this desire, but the path to success can be daunting and difficult to navigate.
Perhaps one of the most fundamental duties of a leader at a professional business enterprise is to help their people feel purposeful, motivated, and energised so that they can bring their best selves to work. Even if one is fortunate enough to truly attain a meaningful position of leadership in an organisation but can’t bring the best out of their colleagues, they would be deemed to be ineffective. Unfortunately, too many leaders lose focus on this aspect.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the role of technology in the government sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Merging government and technology holds the promise of streamlining operations, enhancing citizen engagement, and ultimately transforming the way in which governments function.
The finance minister last Thursday presented a budget of Tk 761,785 crore, which is 15.33 percent higher than this fiscal’s revised budget. Like any other usual ones, it has been portrayed as expansionary and future-oriented. However, one could barely see any reflection of the current challenges being faced by most in the country.
In this rapidly evolving digital landscape, the banking industry is undergoing a significant transformation. With the goal of staying competitive and enhancing customer experiences, banks are modernising their operations and customer service through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies.
As the world evolves, so does the way we work. The concept of working from home (WFH), once a luxury reserved for the self-employed, has become a necessity for many people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Today’s companies are moving into a renewed focus on driving growth and during such times the focus of the CFO will also need to shift beyond accounting and finance.
In our international business course, we were taught to differentiate between truly global, multinational, foreign and regional companies.
I was one of the few Bangladeshis who worked with three global banks at home and abroad. I was also the youngest CEO of a commercial bank in Bangladesh. My laurels and recognition would anytime make anyone jealous.
