Remittances from migrant workers and Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves are two essential external flows that have long supported the country's macroeconomic resilience. After ready-made garment (RMG) exports, remittances were the…
In April 2025, Google announced it would retain third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, reversing its earlier plan to phase them out by 2024. This unexpected shift, influenced by regulatory…
In early 2025, US President Donald Trump's re-election brought with it the return of his aggressive tariff agenda. Unlike the first round of tariffs during his previous term, which mostly…
Before I dive into this edition of the newsletter, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has shown their support and evangelized my…
A Generation Unlike Any Before Today’s kids — the ones we call Generation Alpha — are growing up surrounded by screens and choices. From the time they’re toddlers, they’re swiping,…
Introduction Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been a critical driver for economic growth, especially in developing nations. Among Asian countries, both Bangladesh and Vietnam have sought foreign investment to…
The 2025 Bangladesh Investment Summit took place at a critical moment, as confidence in the country’s economic stability started weakening. Inflation is still an issue. According to Bangladesh Bank, it…
In the heart of South Asia lies a land stitched together by rivers, resilience, and revolutionary dreams—Bangladesh. For long, the narrative around this nation has been tethered to natural disasters,…
When Microsoft brought AI into its core products, it wasn’t just about staying ahead of the curve. It was about making everyday work a little easier and more efficient. Satya…
Global banking regulation once aimed for unity. After the 2008 crisis, countries rallied around common principles to reduce systemic risk and improve oversight. Basel III was designed to fix capital…
It is critical to emphasise the role that digital funding plays in boosting climate resilience as adaptation takes the front stage in the fight against climate change. In nations that…
Unilever Bangladesh, one of the country’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, recently organized a three-day workshop titled “Youth Journalism on Environment: A Focus on Plastic Waste Management” for aspiring…
Sustainability has evolved from being just another buzzword to a fundamental aspect across various industries. As the growing concern for climate change gains traction and consumers become more conscious of…
When Target expanded into Canada, it redesigned its stores to look sleek and modern. But they didn’t ask store employees for input, and only managers were briefed. Once the new…
In 2024, over 75% of U.S. households streamed video through Connected TVs. CTV isn’t just another screen. It’s a data-rich, performance-ready platform reshaping how audiences engage and how brands convert…