Brain food for the office [INFOGRAPHIC]

Find out what will power you up for a jam-packed day of work and what won't.
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

How not to ruin conversations

Starting a conversation and keeping them on are the most uncomfortable sweat-breakers some of us face every day. While it's easier with people we instantly click with, strangers and social friends seem to fall inside unchartered territory as we struggle with awkward silences. But more often than not, we ourselves are the ones to blame for conversations that drop dead in the middle. Here are a few pointers on how to avoid that.
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

When every minute counts

We all have mornings when we are jostled into consciousness at the very last minute (by an angel or someone in your house) only to realise that we have an important class/meeting to catch and we have not a second to waste. So do you take time to make yourself look more human or show up at your destination looking like a zombie? What if you have a few life-saving-morning-hacks to save both your academic/job commitments and your image?
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

British Council launches IIG: A social enterprise support programme

British Council Bangladesh, in partnership with Change Maker (a national non-profit organisation), launched 'Innovate, Incubate and Grow (IIG): A Social Enterprise Support Programme' on January 16, 2016 at the British Council-Fuller Road premises.
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Communicating organisational philosophy

An organisation's philosophy stems from its culture, mission and vision statement; it dictates almost everything—the everyday functions, ethical stance, treatment of customers and employees, the culture and so on.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Hi? Dear? A guide to e-mail salutation

Using the correct salutation is of the utmost importance and just a bit of effort can help us get rid of confusion. Find out some of the ways you can accomplish just that.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Money tips for millenials

For many millennials, financial goals are easier to set than meet.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

6 must-have marketing skills for 2016

If you intend to succeed this new year, focus your efforts on the creative expertise your work demands most.
7 January 2016, 18:50 PM

BRACU organises Freshman Orientation for Spring 2016

BRACU Freshman Orientation Program for Spring '16 students kicked off on January 5, with 930 freshmen students and their parents. The orientation program
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Meeting etiquette every professional should know in 2016

To help you in your work life in 2016, here are the top tips from Barbara Pachter, career coach and author of The Essentials of Business Etiquette.
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM

E-commerce is now a 300 crore industry and growing

Syeda Kamrun Ahmed, CEO of Bagdoom, shares insights on the e-commerce industry in Bangladesh
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Five books for inspiration this new year

Books can be an amazing source of solitude and inspiration at the same time. As the year-end holiday season sets in, it also brings along one of the best times of the year for a bookworm to kick start a book-reading marathon.
31 December 2015, 18:02 PM

How to stay productive for two hours straight

Staying productive all week is a challenge for most of us. But weeks are days and days are hours. Get through them two at a time and you'll work better and faster than you (or anyone else) ever expected.
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Inspiration to Fly High: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs

Many of us have thought of starting our own venture. We have great ideas, but don't know where to start.
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Telenor: Visions from the visionary

Telenor is easily one of the most far-sighted businesses in the world today. Where others dwindle and decrease in prominence, Telenor has gone from strength to strength. But what does it take to not only be a market leader but to keep a firm grip on such a covetable position?
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM

How to land your dream job

These days, most of us have a dream company even before we have a dream job. And while it's great to not be broke halfway through the month, there's a difference between a job that pays the bills and a satisfying career.
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Cross functionality in business

Next Step talks to ICMAB DBC's Chairman on the 2015 Cross Functional Summit
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM

The enabling act

Rumana Rahman, Head of Human Resources at BAT Bangladesh, shares best kept secrets for upcoming talent.
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM

The quick and dirty guide to writing an elevator pitch

Whether it's an interview, a networking event, or just a casual conversation with someone you've just met, the “Tell me about yourself/what do you do?” question never gets any easier.
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM

The one word you should never use to start an email

If there's one thing that will put any email recipient off, it's immediately starting the email with “I.”
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM