Mahtab Uddin Ahmed

Patrick in the US recently quit his job and decided to do something new so that he can control his lifestyle.

For a not-so-good student like me, the academic notes of the top students in the class were like a gold mine in school days. Anyone who asked for such “notes” would get the daring look as if you are asking for their marks from the exam or something similar, let alone sharing them! Experiences like these are very common in our academic culture.

Debate in our culture, be it in the family or at work, is often considered “beyadobi”, particularly when one is challenging the authority of those who are senior by position or age. Debate can also be considered a taboo in many cultures and even in successful businesses.

It is a universal truth that criticising colleagues and bosses is basic to all work cultures although it hurts to admit it. A recent study found that the most talked about, rather criticised, in any organisation is the boss and its HR practices.

Business leaders are responsible for growing their business, by navigating through a myriad of disruptive forces that are constantly changing the business landscape.

For the first time in history, Bangladesh is experiencing a mass movement to save a forest – the largest mangrove in the world.