Evolving Sustainability Communication: A Strategic Imperative for Bangladesh’s Businesses
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Evolving Sustainability Communication: A Strategic Imperative for Bangladesh’s Businesses

ByMazharul Islam

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…

Talk About Sustainability in a Way That Resonates
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Talk About Sustainability in a Way That Resonates

ByMazharul Islam

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….

It’s Time to Rethink How Your Company Talks About Sustainability
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It’s Time to Rethink How Your Company Talks About Sustainability

ByMazharul Islam

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…

Navigating Trade Wars: 6 Smart Short-Term Strategies for Businesses — A Bangladesh Perspective
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Navigating Trade Wars: 6 Smart Short-Term Strategies for Businesses — A Bangladesh Perspective

ByMazharul Islam

Trade wars and tariff fluctuations aren’t just global headlines; they have very real impacts on emerging economies like Bangladesh. As one of the world’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, especially in textiles and garments, Bangladesh’s economy depends heavily on international trade. Sudden changes in tariffs or trade policies from key partners like the US, EU, or China…

Why we remain pessimistic about FDI in Bangladesh
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Why we remain pessimistic about FDI in Bangladesh

ByMazharul Islam

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…

The Coming Agentic AI Revolution in Bangladesh’s Fintech Sector: From Faster Payments to Smarter Finance
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The Coming Agentic AI Revolution in Bangladesh’s Fintech Sector: From Faster Payments to Smarter Finance

ByMazharul Islam

Bangladesh’s fintech industry, led by giants like bKash, Nagad, and Upay, has long been a story of remarkable innovation — bringing millions into the digital financial system. Yet, as customer expectations evolve and transaction volumes skyrocket, the sector faces a critical question: How do we scale trust, intelligence, and speed together? The answer may lie…

The four types of thinking skills that will set you apart
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The four types of thinking skills that will set you apart

ByMazharul Islam

Great leadership isn’t just about making decisions and solving problems;— it’s about doing so in a way that adds value. Adding value arises not just from solving a problem, but from solving the right problem, in ways that no one expected, to arrive at an even better outcome. These kinds of solutions don’t come from…

একটি কোম্পানি একটি গাছের মতো, যেখানে বিভিন্ন স্তরে বিভিন্ন শাখায় অনেক বানর বসবাস করে
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একটি কোম্পানি একটি গাছের মতো, যেখানে বিভিন্ন স্তরে বিভিন্ন শাখায় অনেক বানর বসবাস করে

ByMazharul Islam

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
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A company is like a tree full of monkeys on different limbs at different levels

ByMazharul Islam

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…

Why the Wrong People Take Charge
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Why the Wrong People Take Charge

ByMazharul Islam

A common and frustrating observation in many organizations is that individuals with limited leadership abilities often rise to positions of power. While ambition is often touted as a hallmark of leadership potential, research suggests it is not a reliable predictor of effective leadership. One such study, led by Shilaan Alzahawi of Stanford University, delves into…