60 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 3rd edition of AkijBashir Group Presents SDG Brand Champion Awards powered by SMC Enterprise Limited, held at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel,…
In the age of large language models, automation, and AI, even human habits that seem benign have unexpected consequences. One such case is the energy and financial cost triggered when…
Whenever it comes to sports, I feel like those of us who had our childhood in the 2000s witnessed the best era of sports fandom. Be it cricket, football, or…
May be in ’92 or ’93, the son-in-law from the family that owns a big conglomerate gave 2 cans of condensed milk to my mom. “Bhabi, our new product!”. My…
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…