Why others should follow him

In a world where most people measure success in salaries and promotions, Munjer Alam chose a different path. Once the director of Finance at a prestigious multinational company, he turned away from the glow of corporate life to build something humbler, greener, and truer. An agricultural haven was born out...

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Dhaka's youths helping children dream bigger

On a quiet winter morning in Dhaka, the sun struggles through the fog as children's laughter fills a schoolyard. Small hands press soil around young saplings. Inside a bright classroom, children turn book pages with wide eyes, discovering stories far beyond their textbooks.In a city known for traffic jams, polluted...

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Reasons Bangladesh's mid-career women vanish from the workforce

Anika stepped away from her specialist role in technology sector in Dhaka for two years to care for her newborn. It was a deliberate choice, or so she believed. Within months of returning, she discovered that the IT industry had moved on without her. Recruiters questioned her technical currency. Salary...

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