In 2026, the country’s democratic transition has coincided with a global geopolitical maelstrom, triggered by the US–Israel attack on Iran. The US’s attempt to decapitate the Iranian leadership and destabilize the regime appears to have backfired. Instead, the current regime remains firmly in control and has managed to transform the conflict into a broader regional war. Iranian ballistic missiles are now targeting not only Israeli…
A Knowledge Worker’s Guide to Avoiding Technology Distractions
Knowledge workers face numerous challenges, but one of the most damaging is technology-driven distractions. These distractions can significantly lower productivity, impair performance, and derail career aspirations. With the advent and popularization of smartphones and social media platforms, multitasking has become the norm. As we juggle mission-critical tasks alongside WhatsApp messages and emails, the depth and quality of our output suffer, leading to missed deadlines and damaged professional reputations.
What Does Bangladesh’s proposed Budget Tell Us?
Bangladesh’s economy has been experiencing a number of headwinds, both from global and domestic sources. The global recession, exchange rate volatility, and supply chain disruptions are exacerbating internal structural issues such as a weakened banking sector, inflationary pressure, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Navigating the Middle-Income Transition: Fostering Innovation through R&D
What brought us here won’t take us there. It’s time to collaborate to ensure that Bangladesh does not become a victim of the middle-income trap.
Forging Ahead in Uncharted Territory: Staying True to Our Future Selves
Our experiences change us, transform us, and enrich us as human beings with evolving ambitions and desires. It’s important to keep challenging our future selves by trying things that can potentially transform us and our society.