Graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is a key milestone in the sustainable development progress of a country. Bangladesh has been recommended for graduation over the next five years, i.e. 2026, by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a subsidiary advisory body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). During this transition period,…
Acknowledging the pivotal contribution of in-house legal counsel to corporate governance and compliance is crucial for organisational success. It is imperative that regulatory bodies and the government proactively take steps to establish comprehensive guidelines for corporate legal practices. https://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/news/the-evolving-role-corporate-legal-teams-business-success-3572346 Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He can be…
Trade based money laundering and terrorist financing is a process of moving money made from criminal activities for the purpose of disguising its origins and integrating it back into the formal economy. https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/finance-0/news/trade-based-money-laundering-1875451 Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He can be reached at mazhar@insightez.com insightez.com/author/mazharul/
Getting noticed by senior leadership is a crucial step in career advancement. Here’s how to shine without stepping on your boss’s toes: 1. Demonstrate Commitment to Growth and the Company: 2. Focus on Team Success: 3. Take Ownership and Demonstrate Results: 4. Think Strategically: 5. Enhance Communication Skills: 6. Build Relationships: 7. Live the Company’s…
The Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 (ICT Act) of Bangladesh recognizes the legal validity of electronic signatures. This paved the way for the development of a digital signature ecosystem in the country. The Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), established under the ICT Act, plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing the issuance and…
Key Provisions: Key Considerations: Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He can be reached at mazhar@insightez.com insightez.com/author/mazharul/
The Bangladesh Labor Act (BLA) outlines specific conditions for discharging and dismissing employees. Discharge: Dismissal: Enquiry and Appeal: Important Considerations: Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. He can be reached at mazhar@insightez.com insightez.com/author/mazharul/
Mihir Sharma, in his Bloomberg opinion piece, argues that the Indian workforce, despite putting in significantly longer hours than their Chinese counterparts (an average of 60 hours per week compared to China’s 45), is not seeing commensurate increases in productivity. This observation highlights a crucial point: simply working longer hours does not necessarily translate to…
Getting noticed by senior leadership is a crucial step in career advancement. Here’s how to shine without stepping on your boss’s toes: 1. Demonstrate Commitment to Growth and the Company: 2. Focus on Team Success: 3. Take Ownership and Demonstrate Results: 4. Think Strategically: 5. Enhance Communication Skills: 6. Build Relationships: 7. Live the Company’s…
→ Growing complexity of compliance areas → Increasing importance of legal technology → Ability to recruit and retain talent → Increased demand for specialization and a decline in generalist work → Law departments moving more work in-house (insourcing) → Greater price competition/new and alternative fee structures/cost-containment pressures → Growing impact of generative AI/ChatGPT → Coping…