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DISRUPTING THE NORM: THE FUTURE OF CREATIVE MARKETING AT COMMUNICATION SUMMIT 2024
The Communication Summit 2024, themed “Disrupting The Norm: The Future

Retail Renaissance: Exploring the Transformative Vision of Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024
The 7th edition of the Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024, hosted

BBF Monthly | October 2024
The October 2024 issue of BBF Monthly presents a diverse

The Rise of Gen Z: How Youth Leadership Shaped the July Revolution and Bangladesh’s Future”
July 2024 has entered the history of Bangladesh. The month
Industry insights

How Social Platforms Are Innovating to Keep Audiences Hooked
In October 2024, a Harris Poll survey revealed a hard truth for advertisers: 59% of viewers reported that seeing the

CLOCKING IN, TAPPING OUT: HOW HUSTLE CULTURE IS STEALING YOUR SANITY
You are on a road trip, cruising down an open highway, enjoying the wind in your hair. You pass a

AI Action Summit 2025: Charting a Path for Ethical AI and Global Collaboration
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit marked its third major international gathering by holding a two-day-long event on 10 and 11

Affordable Sustainability Through Strategic Approach
A Shift Towards Sustainable Living Mina, a working mother in Dhaka, carefully chooses meals for her family, wanting quality as well
Mind space (Personal Development)

A Look into Foldable Phones: The Emerging Essential for CEOs and Business Leaders
In recent years, foldable smartphones have become a game-changer for executives, revolutionizing how they balance their professional and personal lives.

When Caring Takes a Toll: The Silent Struggle of Empathy and Compassion Fatigue
In a world where we are constantly connected and exposed to the struggles of others, the emotional toll of caring

Building Bridges: How Humor and Stories Strengthen Leadership
Leaders are inspirations, and our first experience with inspiration often comes from our teachers. If we are asked to reflect

The Power of the Pen: How Journaling Transforms Creativity and Mental Well-Being
In our hectic, distracting culture, finding moments of quietude where one can sit and reflect upon one’s thoughts can be
Workspace (Professional Development)

CLOCKING IN, TAPPING OUT: HOW HUSTLE CULTURE IS STEALING YOUR SANITY
You are on a road trip, cruising down an open highway, enjoying the wind in your hair. You pass a

Future-Proof Your Career (Part 2) Emerging and Declining Roles by 2030
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the nature of work is undergoing significant transformation. Technological advancements, demographic

Building Bridges: How Humor and Stories Strengthen Leadership
Leaders are inspirations, and our first experience with inspiration often comes from our teachers. If we are asked to reflect

Future-Proof Your Career (Part 1): The Skills Revolution You Need to Stay Relevant in 2030
Work as we know it is evolving fast. The days of picking one career path, sticking to it for decades,
Expert Series

Navigating the 2024 Funding Dip: What’s Next for Southeast Asia’s Startups?
Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has experienced significant fluctuations in 2024, reflecting both challenges and resilience. The region’s dynamic markets, diverse

Leadership, Innovation, and Purpose: M. H. M. Fairoz’s Guide to Retail Growth
M. H. M. Fairoz is the Managing Director and CEO of Singer Bangladesh Limited, a role he has held since

Courage, Creativity, and Change: The Evolution of Advertising through Geeteara’s Eyes
Geeteara Safiya Choudhury is one of the most prominent figures in Bangladesh’s advertising history. She is the Founder & Chairman

Nobel Prize in Economics 2024: Insights and Critiques
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to three distinguished economists, Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson, and Simon Johnson,
Exclusive (Featuring businesses

Reinventing the Supply Chain Game: Four Dynamics from Nike
Nike, Inc., headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, dominates the sports apparel, footwear, and equipment industries with diverse offerings, ranking among the

Netflix and Games: One for the Future
Remember the good old times when we used to gather at a random person’s apartment in the whole building to

Chorki just needs to keep doing what it’s good at, producing quality content: Zaraif Ayaat Hossain
Zaraif Ayaat Hossain is the Head of Strategy and Transformation at Transcom Ltd, one of Bangladesh’s largest and most diversified

India’s cricket mania boosting economy through the World Cup
Cricket, in the truest sense, is not a global sport. While the number of member nations registered under the International
Opinion

A New Dawn? The Potential Economic Benefits of a Ukraine Peace Deal for Bangladesh
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, originating with Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and subsequently escalating in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine,

Trade Efficiency: The Key to Bangladesh’s Post-LDC Export Success
Bangladesh is set to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) designation in 2026, a milestone that brings both opportunities

A Look into Foldable Phones: The Emerging Essential for CEOs and Business Leaders
In recent years, foldable smartphones have become a game-changer for executives, revolutionizing how they balance their professional and personal lives.

When Caring Takes a Toll: The Silent Struggle of Empathy and Compassion Fatigue
In a world where we are constantly connected and exposed to the struggles of others, the emotional toll of caring