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The Emerging Poultry Industry in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Provita Poultry Farm

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Abstract: The poultry industry in Bangladesh is an oligopoly and this case focuses on the distribution strategies, competitive advantages, future opportunities, and challenges faced by Provita Poultry Farm, based in Bangladesh. It explores the major challenges faced by Provita, including inconsistent chick pricing, excessive feed prices, high-interest-rate bank loans, and potential illnesses. In addition, the ... Read more
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Determinants and Economic Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis

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Abstract: This paper reveals that Bangladesh encourage investment in the private sector, identify hindrances to investment and provide necessary facilities and assistance in the establishment of industries. The main objective of the study is to explore the Determinants and Impacts of FDI inflows, evaluate the recent developments and policy initiatives regarding the FDI environment, and ... Read more
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How COVID-19 Affects Corporate Financial Performance and Corporate Valuation in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the economies of the countries across the world. The IMF has predicted that the world economy of 2020 will shrink by 3% due to the pandemic. The economy of Bangladesh came to a standstill due to the lockdowns which have created an unprecedented economic crisis. For the year ... Read more
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Impact of Service Quality on Passengers’ Ticket Purchase Intention: A Study on Intercity Bus Services in Bangladesh

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Abstract: The purpose of this research is to determine how service quality influences the likelihood that passengers will repurchase tickets for intercity travel in Bangladesh. This study uses service quality model (SERVQUL) [1985] that firms use to measure and improve the quality of their services. According to the framework, a service provider must be able ... Read more
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Demographic Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior on Online Grocery Shopping During COVID-19: Evidence from Bangladesh

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Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the rapid growth of online grocery shopping in Dhaka city. This study measures the replacement of the traditional grocery market by an online market along with a bigger scope of consumers. During this COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world is solely depending on online shopping ... Read more
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Frozen Food Trend in Bangladesh: Golden Harvest

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Abstract: Changes in lifestyle and diet in Bangladesh have contributed to growth in demand and consumption of frozen foods. This rapid development of the frozen food industry has led to the success of Golden Harvest Agro Industries. This case examines the pricing and market positions of Golden Harvest among leading Bangladeshi frozen food companies to ... Read more
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Factors Affecting Consumer Behaviour in Mobile Financial Services in Bangladesh

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Abstract: This paper aims to identify the determinants of consumer behaviour of mobile financial services (MFS) in Bangladesh. Data used in this study were collected through online survey. A total of 1460 users of MFS in Bangladesh participated in the survey during 2021. The study finds that perceived usefulness has the strongest impact on customer ... Read more
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World Trade Organization: Efficacious or A Toothless Tiger?

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Abstract: This paper aims to identify whether the World Trade Organization (WTO) is successful in regulating and facilitating international trade between nations. Our goal is to cover six major objectives, i.e., the background of the World Trade Organization (WTO), free and fair trade provisions of the organization, major policies to protect the domestic industries and ... Read more
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Internal Determinants of Islamic Bank Profitability: Evidence from Bangladesh

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Abstract: This paper empirically examines the impact of bank specific characteristics in determining the Islamic banking profitability in Bangladesh. Research period covers 2010–2017. Research method is a panel analysis. Fixed effects model is applied based on the Hausman test. The study takes return on assets (ROA) as the proxy of profitability. Company specific explanatory variables ... Read more
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Impact of Internal Factors on Banks’ ROE

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Abstract: This study attempts to estimate the relationship between return on equity (ROE) and four company-specific explanatory variables. We have taken data from the Islamic banking industry of Bangladesh. Our research period covers 2010–2016. Internal factors of this study are bank size, investment-to-deposit, non-performing investment and cost-to-income ratio. We have applied cross-section random effects model ... Read more