The Bangladesh Development Studies Vol. XXIX‚ March-June 2003‚ Nos.1 & 2 Bangladesh’s Trade Barriers in a Global Perspective: A Comparative Analysis by SELIM RAIHAN ∗ This paper develops an index of trade barrier for 108 countries and makes a comparative analysis of Bangladesh’s trade barrier indices in a global context. Bi-variate as well as multivariate cross-country econometric models have been estimated to explain cross-country variations in trade barrier indices. The results show that
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Women employment in Bangladesh It is well known that women’s employment in South Asia is lower than in any other part of the world except perhaps the Middle East. The women’s employment rates in Bangladesh despite increase over the last decade is the increase in younger women’s employment‚ the low opportunity for employment for poor women and the sharp rise in women reporting unpaid work. But opportunities for educated women are increasing and combined with the increase in educational attainment
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or a grieving loved one – anyone who would benefit from a caring‚ loving embrace. Flower arrangements in pastel shades and the softest yellows‚ peaches‚ warm pinks‚ creamy whites and subtle greens make us feel safe‚ snug and loved. Now-a-days in Bangladesh‚ flower has become a part of business‚ because of its huge number of use. Over the last 2 decades the flower business is getting increased remarkably. 1.1. Objective The first objective of preparing this report was to fulfill the course requirement
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Tea is very common drink in Bangladesh. You can’t find a family where at-least one member of the family doesn’t drink tea. The history of tea extends so far into the past that its very origins are shrouded by legend. It is said that Emperor Shen Nung‚ who ruled China in 2700 BC‚ used to enjoy relaxing in his garden with a cup of hot water. It was during one of these respites that a tea leaf happened to float down from a nearby bush‚ and land directly in the Emperor’s cup. The new drink quickly became
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Ship building industry in Bangladesh is set to emerge as new export leader after two ship builders said Monday they have already grabbed order worth over $250 million last year. Meghnaghat-based Ananda Shipyards said it signed agreements worth around $180 million while Chittagong-based Western Marine put its total orders to more than $70 million. "It’s a huge leap forward for us. If the trend continues‚ ship building in Bangladesh will be the second largest exporter after garments in 2015‚"
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Readymade Garments (RMG) is the main foreign exchange earning sector of Bangladesh. At the same time this labor intensive sector is very important to address the demands of occupation of a huge population. Reputation of this sector is high which underpins the success of this sector. But in recent times the growth and existence of this sector came under threat when this sector faced severe labor unrest. Due to the labor unrest there has been huge loss of production‚ and some of the factories were
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1. Introduction. . This Bay Of Bengal is a huge resource for Bangladesh in aspects of fisheries and hydrocarbons. The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign South Asian country. It is bordered by India in all sides except small border with Myanmar and a long coastal line with the Bay Of Bengal. The Bay Of Bengal is the largest bay in the world‚ forms the North-Eastern part of Indian Ocean. BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
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Overview of Financial system of Bangladesh The financial system of Bangladesh is comprised of three broad fragmented sectors: 1. Formal Sector‚ 2. Semi-Formal Sector‚ 3. Informal Sector. The sectors have been categorized in accordance with their degree of regulation. The formal sector includes all regulated institutions like Banks‚ Non-Bank Financial Institutions (FIs)‚ Insurance Companies‚ Capital Market Intermediaries like Brokerage Houses‚ Merchant Banks etc.; Micro Finance Institutions
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Letter of Transmittal To Ms. Shahreen Sonia Lecturer in Accounting & Supervisor of Dissertation Faculty of Business Studies Green University of Bangladesh Subject: Submission of the Dissertation report. Dear Madam‚ It is a great pleasure to permit to complete dissertation on “Introduction to Islamic Banking of Bangladesh”. That has been given Permit ion to doing research me for the partial fulfillment of the requirements of EMBA program. I will try my level best to prepare report
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SME Banking in Bangladesh. OVERVIEW OF SME: ---------------- According to the European Union (2003) SMEs are defined as enterprises which have at most 250 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euros. According to the World Bank (2006) medium enterprises are defined as enterprises which have at most 300 employees and an annual turnover not exceeding 15 million US dollars. In the context of Bangladesh‚ the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can be considered
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