Dissecting The Flying Dutchman: HSBC’s Latest Report on Bangladesh

I avidly read reports covering Bangladesh, especially if they get published from recognized international sources. While sifting through HSBC’s latest report, “The Flying Dutchman,” on Bangladesh’s economy and the equity market, I came across a few interesting takeaways. The bank is bullish on the growth story of Bangladesh, identifying consumer demand, a young working-age population, favorable government policies, and urbanization as key growth drivers. Inflation,…

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Fostering Career Growth for Generation Z

Increasingly, I’m encountering a lot of representatives from late Generation Y and early Generation Z in professional settings. Most of my young colleagues and acquaintances are idealistic, tech-savvy, and feedback oriented. However, many of them prioritize work-life balance over maximizing their learning opportunities by refraining from taking on additional responsibilities.

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In Pursuit of ‘Unknown Unknowns’

As a researcher and consultant, it’s imperative to have a beginner’s mindset while investigating underlying issues and arriving at hypotheses and conclusions, based on data analysis and discussions with relevant stakeholders. However, experience often becomes a huge liability while eking out actionable insights and innovative strategies as ego kicks in and we assume we know it all.

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