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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
BYD celebrates 30th anniversary with 3-day carnival
BYD (Build Your Dreams), a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has
Retail Industry Shines at Bangladesh Retail Awards 2024 with Multiple Honors
50 retail initiatives and practices across 31 categories were awarded
Industry insights
Crypto with care: building blockchain with A heart
Blockchain technology, as originally intended, offers decentralisation, transparency, and immutability. These properties, extolled by supporters, render blockchain immune to censorship
Inclusive Prosperity on a Planet in Peril
The recent World Bank report on poverty, prosperity, and planet lays out an ambitious plan for governments worldwide to work
Stand Out in a Sea of Ads: The Rise of Cash-Back Offers and Item-Level Promotions
Advertising has become so mainstream and widespread in modern society and business that it has become an uphill battle for
THE DAY TELEGRAM’S SHIELD CRACKED: PAVEL DUROV’S ARREST SPARKS A GLOBAL DEBATE
Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, has been detained in France amid allegations that the messaging service failed to combat criminality on
Mind space (Personal Development)
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): Exploring a World Beyond Sleep
In a world where fast-paced work life has become the norm, rest or relaxation almost seems like a luxury to
Time to Take a Breathing Break at Work
Nowadays in the fast-paced business world, employee well-being is more important than ever. But still, the focus tends to be
Turning Trauma into Strength
Year 2008, the world watched as Elon Musk faced a near-catastrophic period in his life. Both of his companies, Tesla
Nervous System Dysregulation: Not a disease, but serious indeed
For months now, Foysal (pseudonym), a 27-year-old man in Dhaka, has felt tired. It’s not like he has been overworked
Workspace (Professional Development)
THE PURSUIT DEFINES YOU: THE ART OF BECOMING
Mastery is not merely a feat; it is an odyssey—a passage marked by the unyielding push of ambition, self-improvement honed
Bridging the Skills Gap A Comprehensive Guide for Startups
In the dynamic landscape of startups, aligning your team’s skills with your business objectives is crucial for success. A skills
The Art Of Small Talk At Work
Have you ever found yourself in a position where you are willing to talk to your co-workers but are unable
From the Ceiling to the Floor
“Women’s Empowerment” has been a widely used term for the past two decades. It highlights an ongoing struggle to overcome
Expert Series
Innovating for the Future: Rezwanul Hoque’s Vision for TECNO and Beyond
Rezwanul Hoque, CEO of ISMARTU Technology BD Limited, has over 20 years of experience in the mobile handset industry. Since
Bridging the Skills Gap A Comprehensive Guide for Startups
In the dynamic landscape of startups, aligning your team’s skills with your business objectives is crucial for success. A skills
The HS Code Conundrum: The Language of Global Trade and the Barriers Faced by Local Enterprises
In a world governed by numerous languages and vibrant cultures, HS codes serve as a unified language that legally and
Mastering PR Reputation Management in the Digital Age
Today, keeping a positive public image is more important than ever. Public Relations (PR) Reputation Management helps shape and protect
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
When Profit Breeds Epidemics
E. Cuyler Hammond and Daniel Horn, two scientists working for the American Cancer Society, published one of the first studies
Tangled in Waste: The Devastating Effects of Fishing Nets and Plastics Worldwide
As I started typing this article on my laptop, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony. Here I am,
The Happiness Equation Explained
There is a happiness equation that says ‘purchasing power’ means a happy hour. In our mundane lives, diet, nutrition, exercise,
GEN Z & DIGITAL FINANCE: A PERFECT MATCH FOR THE FUTURE?
The youngest generation in the workforce, Gen Z, has distinct ideals that set them apart from millennials. Gen Z, a