Artificial intelligence is often propelled by tech giants, which can create unequal outcomes: centralized control, limited transparency, and misalignment with public interests. Cooperatives—democratically governed, community-owned entities—offer an inclusive alternative. According to Scholz and Tortorici, AI cooperatives “won’t outspend Big Tech, but they could offer a more viable, inclusive path for AI aligned with public interest”…
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, Sam Altman—the CEO of OpenAI and a leading voice in AI development—recently made a bold prediction: “In the not-too-distant future, intelligence will cost no more than electricity” (Times of India, 2025). This profound assertion invites us to rethink not just machines, but the very nature of learning,…
On a knife-edge vote in the United States Senate, President Donald Trump’s signature legislative proposal—coined the “Big, Beautiful Bill”—was passed after Vice President J.D. Vance broke a 50-50 tie. While Republicans hail it as a triumph of bold policymaking, critics argue that beneath the elegant branding lies a bureaucratic behemoth likely to strip over 12…
Introduction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have transformed from mere buzzwords into foundational principles shaping contemporary corporate culture and legal practice. Once viewed primarily through a lens of social responsibility, DEI is increasingly recognized as a strategic imperative that drives innovation, enhances decision-making, improves financial performance, and fosters a more just and equitable society. This…
As Bangladesh’s economy grows rapidly, businesses face increasing pressure to embed sustainability into their core strategies. Yet, how companies talk about sustainability is often overlooked—even as it shapes their reputation, governance, and long-term success. The Urgency to Update Sustainability Communication Globally, sustainability communication is at a crossroads. According to Grob and Lee (2025) in the…
In today’s polarized political and social environment, many companies hesitate to speak openly about their sustainability efforts. The fear of backlash or being accused of “woke capitalism” leads some businesses to choose silence. But staying quiet is a strategic mistake. Both customers and employees increasingly expect transparency and authentic communication about environmental and social responsibility….
In an era of rising climate risks, global activism, and political polarization, many companies are playing it safe. Some are even going silent. But is silence really safe? The truth is—sustainability communication today is no longer a marketing choice. It’s a governance issue. And how your business talks (or doesn’t talk) about environmental and social…
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a lifeline for developing economies like Bangladesh, promising economic growth, job creation, and technological progress. For a country like Bangladesh, with its growing population and evolving industrial base, attracting FDI is both a necessity and a strategic ambition. In 2025, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) organized a high-profile Investment…
উপরের বানররা নিচে তাকিয়ে দেখে হাসিমুখের একটি গাছ। নিচের বানররা উপরে তাকিয়ে দেখে শুধু বিদ্রূপমূলক মুখভঙ্গি করা ক্লাউনদের। একই স্তরের বানররা একে অপরের দিকে তাকিয়ে দেখে নিজেদেরই কুৎসিত প্রতিবিম্ব।এই “বানরের গাছ” উপমাটি একটি প্রতিষ্ঠানের ভিন্ন ভিন্ন দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি এবং সম্ভাব্য বিশৃঙ্খলতার বিষয়টি চমৎকারভাবে তুলে ধরে, বিশেষ করে এটি নেতৃত্ব, প্রতিক্রিয়া (ফিডব্যাক) এবং সাংগঠনিক কাঠামোর উপর আলোকপাত…
A company is like a tree full of monkeys on different limbs at different levels. The monkeys on top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. The monkeys at the bottom look up and see nothing but clowns. The monkeys they see on the same level remind them of their own ugly…