Bangladesh ranks among worst for worker rights, with overwork and low pay.

While many organisations now acknowledge the importance of mental health, the practical reality for employees navigating the corporate maze often paints a different picture. So, how can corporate employees protect their mental well-being without sacrificing their professional responsibilities? On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, here are a few strategies—tempered with a dose of realism—to help manage the pressures of office life.

Quiet firing is a rising trend in Bangladesh’s corporate culture, where companies subtly push employees to resign amid financial strain. Recognising signs of quiet firing, like unreasonable targets and withheld opportunities, is crucial for professionals seeking fair treatment and job satisfaction.

These characters, human and machine alike, are invited to provide witness statements about their working environment to a commission, which form the entirety of the novel—a design that helps Ravn bring about an atmosphere of tension.