Bangladesh's Corporate World

Bangladesh is going through a industrial revolution. Beximco Group, Islam Group and ACI are leading the path. The path is getting brighter. The first industrial revolution was triggered by the steam engine, whereas the second and third ones were driven by mass production and the microprocessor, respectively. Each of these revolutions brought about massive transformation in the economy by upending the prevailing production, distribution and consumption systems of that time and in society by revoking and redefining many rules and norms once taken for granted. Today we are witnessing another remarkable inflection point in the history of humankind that was first coined by Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, as the fourth industrial revolution, which is being shaped by the confluence of physical, digital and biological worlds. This is fundamentally disrupting the way we live, work and connect each other. Although the fourth industrial revolution is flourishing upon...

Bangladesh has immense potential in hospitality management as tourism and hospitality services are growing on a par with the economy. Moreover, necessary training in hospitality management can enable the country's abundant manpower to offer top-notch services both at home and abroad. - this is what Salman F Rahman, said this at a discussion on discovering business opportunities through Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) being held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka. Salman F Rahman is the Prime Minister's Adviser on Private Industry and Investment. The adviser asked the entrepreneurs of the CACCI member countries to invest in Bangladesh's hospitality sector utilising its full potential. Brian O'Gallagher, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Australia's Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory mentioned that some of his country's companies are already involved with young minds for various works while he expressed his int...