Is it necessary for everyone to always push beyond their comfort zones? The answer, quite frankly, is no.
I have just wrapped up an extraordinary week in Shenzhen and Guangzhou as part of the study tour to China, organised by the Stars Foundation, Switzerland. This dynamic programme brought together a vibrant group of global leaders and offered an amazing opportunity to learn directly from international champions, unicorns, and start-ups.
Meetings are a staple of corporate culture. From corner offices to startup lounges, professionals gather every day with an agenda — or at least the hope of one. Yet, in reality, many meetings fail to deliver results, often consuming precious time without driving outcomes. As businesses across Bangladesh strive to boost productivity and innovation, it’s time we ask: are our meetings truly effective, or are they just habitual routines dressed in formal attire?
In the glittering world of startups -- where valuations, funding rounds, and user growth often dominate headlines -- what remains understated yet absolutely vital is the understanding of unit economics. For any founder serious about building a sustainable and scalable business, grasping this financial foundation is not optional; it’s essential.
Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
The Action Days, led by the United Nations Youth Office, kick-started with a youth-led afternoon, uniting stakeholders under the theme "#YouthLead for the Future: We believe in the promise of a better world for all," to build momentum for the upcoming Summit
Attending the three-day stars symposium in Switzerland, organized by stars, was an enriching experience that brought together some of the most brilliant minds in leadership and business.
Here are some of the takeaways I loved most from the entire chat.
With the adoption of new technologies, e-commerce businesses are rapidly evolving as well. Just like a liquid, e-commerce businesses must be agile enough to keep up with the trend and mobilise with new business patterns and models accordingly if they want to maintain their growth momentum and be a part of the greater digital ecosystem.
Binod K Chaudhary, the chairman of the CG Corp Global conglomerate group, is Nepal’s first billionaire. He spoke at the Bangladesh Business Awards 2020, an initiative of The Daily Star. I recently had the privilege of reading his memoir, “Making it Big” (India Portfolio, 2016), in which he looks back upon his professional journey.
Binod K Chaudhary, the chairman of the CG Corp Global conglomerate group, is Nepal’s first billionaire and possibly the most successful industrialist in his nation.
At a crisis period like this, Mission Save Bangladesh arranged a panel discussion amongst veterans from different industries to talk about leadership challenges post COVID 19.
At times of crisis like this, marketers should operate following the ‘Three Cs’ of marketing based on case studies, and learnings from the experiences of some industry veterans.
A month of relentless efforts have turned out to be efficacious, as Mission Save Bangladesh has completed a milestone of collecting funds amounting to more than Tk 1 crore . Moreover, more than a hundred brands have come on board the initiative so far .
The coronavirus pandemic has affected numerous industries over the globe, and print media is not an exception, regrettably. Starting from ensuring authentic news to securing the health and safety of journalists, COVID-19 has undoubtedly made it onerous for the industry to remain resilient. The Daily Star, being the leading English daily in Bangladesh, has attempted to address the circumstances through a philanthropic approach.
The International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) is an exclusive exchange program of the US Department of State. It boasts worldwide recognition, as professionals from all around the globe participate. The participants are nominated and selected annually by US embassies around the world.
I hope that the government perceives what they would be missing out on, if such a heavy VAT is imposed in this regard.
