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 economies, and increasing digital adoption have continued to attract substantial…

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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 2016. He began at the Richard Pieris Group in Sri…

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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 of Adcomm Limited. She founded Adcomm in 1974, transforming it…

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Retail Renaissance: Exploring the Transformative Vision of Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024

The 7th edition of the Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024, hosted under the theme "Retail Renaissance: Inspiring Innovation," brought together the nation's brightest retail minds, industry pioneers, and global visionaries for…

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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 2017, he has led ISMARTU to become a market leader,…

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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 logically links worldwide trade. It is implemented by 200 nations,…

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From Policy to Practice: Habibullah N. Karim on Cybersecurity in Bangladesh

Habibullah N. Karim is a prominent figure in Bangladesh's IT industry, renowned for his leadership as Founder and CEO of Technohaven Company Ltd. Since its establishment in 1986, the firm…

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Dr. Tulsi Jayakumar’s Perspective on Nurturing Women Entrepreneurs in Family Businesses

BBF: How do you perceive the significance of platforms like Women in Leadership in fostering gender equality in leadership roles? Dr. Tulsi: Well, I think having these platforms is very…

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Ethical AI and Collaboration in Cybersecurity Strategies: A conversation with Major Vineet Kumar

Major Vineet Kumar is a Social Entrepreneur, Founder, and Global President of the CyberPeace Foundation. He studied Cyber Defense and Information Assurance at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. He is also…

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From Vision to Action: Nazia Andaleeb Preema’s Strategies for Women’s Economic Independence

BBF: How did the different sessions of the Women Leadership Summit connect and promote the theme of this year's WILFest, which is "Pursuit of Women's Economic Independence? Nazia Andaleeb Preema:…

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BBF Academy Announces Professional Certification in Brand Communication Course

BBF Academy announced the launch of its highly anticipated course, "Professional Certification in Brand Communication," commencing on June 7, 2024. This six-day training program, led by the esteemed brand and…

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Innovating for the Future: Sandeep Kataria’s Vision for Bata in the Digital Age

Sandeep Kataria is the Global Chief Executive Officer at Bata, a renowned footwear fashion brand. With a career spanning over three decades, Sandeep has held various leadership positions across different…

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