Thailand’s Tourism Renaissance: Embracing the Experience Economy
Recently, I was scrolling through my social media feed and noticed a large bunch of influencers jetting off to Thailand. Why this sudden surge of tourists in Thailand? This time,…
The Strange case of Samuel Bankman-Fried
In the winner-takes-all world of finance, where fortunes can be made – and lost just as quickly, the mysterious case of vanishing funds had sent the community into disarray. This…
No Hard Feelings: Love Capitalism and Valentine’s Spirit
Valentine's Day, sometimes criticised for its commercialisation, shows capitalism's complicated network of relations. From handmade love notes to pre-printed Hallmark cards, the exchange of gifts and thoughts on this day…
Fighting for Accessibility in the Financial Sector in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, about 50% of the population is still deprived of financial inclusion. Persons with disabilities, however, are deprived even more. Vashkar Bhattacharjee just wanted to apply for a credit…
Time for a Leap: Economy and Accounting in the Extra Day
We all savour the unexpected bonuses that life throws our way. Whether indulging in an extra piece of chocolate or receiving an unexpected bonus on our salary, these little extras…
TECNO SPARK 20 Pro+: Redefining Mobile Excellence with Cutting-Edge Features
TECNO, the leading mobile phone manufacturer, has launched the SPARK 20Pro+, in Bangladesh. The latest addition to the SPARK 20 series, SPARK 20 Pro+ is an enhanced device that features…
From Boom to Bust: The Chinese Housing Bubble Pops
The economic rise of China can be compared to a fable. It has enabled one of the largest transformations of living standards in humanity's history. Before 1980, most Chinese people…
GI and the Economic Revival of Bangladeshi Culture
After getting recognised as a GI product, a request for the delivery of 1,600 packets of Bogra Yogurt has been received by the Akbaria Hotel Authority from the United States…
A Tale of Bangladesh’s Economy Navigating the Crossroads of Rapid and Steady Growth
Upon achieving independence in 1971, Bangladesh’s global image was characterised by its vulnerable and unstable economy, prone to frequent disasters. The then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger called Bangladesh…
The Emotional Interplay of Turning Your Hobby Into A Career
One of my favourite movies of all time is Kiki’s Delivery Service. Over the years, as I grew older, I made it a ritual to rewatch it at least once…
The case of the chief wellbeing officer: Why it matters?
Mental health challenges are rising globally. At the same time, the concept of work-life balance is also being replaced in our workplaces. In the corporate landscape, profit always takes centre…
Beyond Buzzwords: Making DEI a Workplace Reality
Imagine a bustling marketplace overflowing with vibrant colours, exotic spices, and languages that tickle your ears. This is the power of diversity. Now, imagine the same marketplace but with only…
Sora: OpenAI’s text-to-video AI model, is about to change content creation forever.
Ever since image-generative AIs, like Stable Diffusion, DALL·E or Midjourney, became publicly available, people have been waiting for the day when we could make videos with simple text prompts like…
Job Hunting Hustle: Turn Your Search Into a Winning Strategy
Remember that freelance project that kept you up late at night, researching like crazy, and feeling like you were constantly chasing deadlines? That’s the reality of today’s job market, where…
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal opportunities
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) represents many cultures, religions, races, sexualities, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs. It recognizes the importance and benefit of ensuring its workforce fully represents the communities in which…