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VAT, tax hikes: Short-sighted state policies to hurt people
The current high level of inflation has already placed significant financial pressure on the common people, and increasing taxes in this context will create even more strain
10 January 2025, 14:55 PM
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
24 July 2024, 10:06 AM
Target the tuna to hit the shark
As a sequel to my column last week, I can’t emphasise enough the importance of focusing on a smaller catch with an eye on a bigger target as an effective strategy for turning around a business
13 January 2024, 09:44 AM
Good corporate governance key to better business
Corporate governance refers to a system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled
4 January 2024, 11:22 AM
Challenges, responses and beyond
Bangladesh economy attained a gradual acceleration in growth associated with improvements in social indicators
31 December 2023, 05:22 AM
What is the future of the floor price?
In the intricate tapestry of Bangladesh's stock market, the imposition of the floor price by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on July 28, 2022, has cast a shadow of uncertainty
25 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Integrating Bangladeshi diaspora with our growth story
Bangladesh has long relied on its diaspora's remittances, accounting for 4.76 percent of GDP in 2022-23 – the true potential lies in fostering deeper engagement
24 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Nepotism and child marriage
Nepotism in any industry has also been linked to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and suicide
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Prompt Corrective Action Framework: a bold move
In a groundbreaking move, BB introduced the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework on December 5 to ensure stability in our commercial banks
19 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Post-election economic priorities
Given the challenges, the government must dive into the issues and come up with corrective measures immediately after taking charge
17 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Perception matters: how we see others
There are great bosses and HR colleagues, but how often do we talk about them
14 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Managing finances in high inflationary environment
During the period of high inflation, it becomes crucial to manage personal finances effectively
12 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Three major financial losses for individual taxpayers
According to Income Tax Act 2023, taxpayers don’t need to apply for a time extension and you may submit your tax return anytime
11 December 2023, 18:06 PM
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
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