Perception / Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
23 September 2026
The anniversary of microcredit brought global speakers together to discuss the future of development
23 September 2026
RIO2C: Lessons for media, brands and creators
23 June 2026
As both traditional media and marketing are being transformed by AI, evolving consumer behaviour, the creator economy and innovative business models, it is imperative to understand global trends and directions.
23 June 2026
Reaction / We paid, they buffered
12 June 2026
OTT platforms fail to get people through the front door for World Cup matches
12 June 2026
Not everyone needs to leave their comfort zone. Sometimes, growth is within.
1 August 2025
Is it necessary for everyone to always push beyond their comfort zones? The answer, quite frankly, is no.
1 August 2025
China: From copycat to innovator
2 July 2025
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.
2 July 2025
Making meetings matter
14 May 2025
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?
14 May 2025
Why every startup founder must master unit economics
22 April 2025
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.
22 April 2025
Why every startup founder must master Unit Economics
15 April 2025
Unit Economics is, in essence, the financial anatomy of your product or service
15 April 2025
Misplacing morality in the Facebook generation
Years before, when I was introduced to the internet, the usage was merely confined to downloading resources for assignments and reports, writing emails to friends living abroad and exploring the unknown and the unseen. Back then, it seemed like the internet was well on its way to redefining my way of doing things in terms of ease of communication. Well, the reality was beyond expectation. And I believe the experience is the same for almost everyone. Thanks to the advent of social media, we are now re-evaluating our entire notion of the internet.
28 May 2016