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Revolutionising the financial industry through blockchain

ByMazharul Islam

It is said that the blockchain will fundamentally change the operations of the banking sector – just like the internet did to media. There are many areas in banking where blockchain can play a significant role.  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tbsnews.net/opinion/revolutionising-financial-industry-through-blockchain-41029%3famp Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review  Advisory Council. He can be reached at…

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Cloud services: Prospects and challenges

ByMazharul Islam

Cloud computing has been coined as an umbrella term to describe a category of sophisticated on-demand computing services. It denotes a model on which a computing infrastructure is viewed as a “cloud” from which businesses and individuals access applications from anywhere in the world on demand. Cloud computing allows participants in blockchain transactions to remotely…

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Lifting the veil on Bangladeshi firms’ secrecy

ByMazharul Islam

Every year in Bangladesh, a large amount of money is being laundered thanks to the political influence and lack of proper action taken by law enforcing agencies. The incomes generated by crimes, for example – human trafficking, tax evasion, and corruption etc. are kept hidden by dint of money laundering. Lifting the veil on Bangladeshi…

Digital payment system to boost up the operation of virtual courts

ByMazharul Islam

Just after the outbreak of the coronavirus, many countries having e-readiness took immediate steps to conduct judicial proceedings online. Bangladesh also embarked upon its journey of conducting judicial proceedings through virtual courts on 11 May, 2020. https://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/law-vision/news/digital-payment-system-boost-the-operation-virtual-courts-1929861 Mazharul IslamMazharul Islam, Corporate Legal Practitioner, Member of Harvard Business Review  Advisory Council. He can be reached at…

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The evolving role of corporate legal teams in business success

ByMazharul Islam

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…

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Digital Signatures in Bangladesh

ByMazharul Islam

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…

Navigating the 7 Tensions of Modern Leadership

ByMazharul Islam

In the past, leadership models often emphasized a command-and-control approach, where leaders dictated directives and expected strict adherence. However, today’s dynamic business landscape necessitates a more adaptable and flexible leadership style. This article explores the seven key tensions that modern executives must navigate to effectively lead in this complex environment. These tensions highlight the need…

Building resilience

ByMazharul Islam

In the past few years, organizations have been hit by more shocks than in the previous decades, forcing them to adapt and build resilience —an organization’s ability to withstand a change or challenge, then emerge stronger from it — at a pace that few are prepared for. The advantages of building resilience include faster and…