Mohammad Shamsuddoha

Sustainable Development in Higher Education

Bangladesh has the highest density of population among all countries of the world and is the worst victim of environmental alarming conditions. This article focuses on attempts to introduce elements of sustainable development education into the curriculum of one of the largest Bangladeshi university. At the University of Chittagong, sustainable development issues have been introduced under different subjects in the commerce f aculty. There are many ways in which universities can be involved in sustainable development. Approaches can vary from functioning simply in an environmental friendly way to signing declarations and focusing the mission and management on the quest for sustainability. There is no doubt, however, that the challenge of sustainable development for universities goes beyond just economizing energy and changing operations. It is recognized that both the content and form of education must change so that sustainable development becomes the only alternative for future generations. However, the researchers tried to explore the role, coverage, way, importance, present status and other relevant issues under the sustainable development.

Development of Electronic Banking in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, Banking industry is mature to a great extent than earlier period. It has developed superb image in their various activities including electronic banking. Now modern banking services have launched by some multinationals and new local private commercial banks. Electronic banking is one of the most demanded and latest technologies in banking sector. This paper tried to unearth the present status of electronic banking in banking sector in Bangladesh.

Sustainable poultry production process to mitigate socio-economic challenge

Purpose - – The purpose of this paper is to review the literature and to develop a sustainable model for the poultry industry in an attempt to mitigate existing socio-economic problems. Sustainability along with positive socio-economic changes has gained prominence in recent years in academia and business in Bangladesh. This paper aimed at helping the poultry industry is used to develop a sustainable production process to mitigate socio-economical problems. Bangladesh poultry has yet to achieve sustainability in her extended forward and reverse supply chain. The design science method under a quantitative paradigm has been used in this study to develop a sustainable supply chain model for the case industry. A simulation model has been developed using the SIMUL8 software package to model the real poultry case. Finally, key performance indicators (KPIs) will be briefly discussed to illustrate the positive effects of developing a sustainable production process model. Design/methodology/approach - – This study covers a literature review on environmental sustainability, reverse supply chain and Bangladesh poultry industry. This study adopted positivist ontology, empirical epistemology and quantitative methodology based on case studies of poultry industry. The design science methodology and case study method was chosen for this study. Design science is concerned with “devising artefacts to attain goals” (Simon, 1969). Design science is based on “build and evaluate” an artefact of a model (March and Smith, 1995). Here, an artefact means design and develop soft or hard objects that can meet specific purposes and goals (Venable, 2006a, 2006b). Case studies are observed descriptions of particular instance of an occurrence (Yin, 1994). Both primary and secondary information were used in this study. Findings - – The findings of this study were mainly focused on developing a sustainable poultry model along with Islamic consensus. There is plethora research work conducted by the previous researcher. Such study will fill the research gap that also can guide to eliminate socio-economic problems of the society. Model output can easily determine the immediate impact over society, stakeholders and entrepreneurs. Optimality can be observed in the model environment so that real-life experiment does not require which is also expensive and time consuming. Research limitations/implications - – The study only includes a sustainable poultry model with showing overall impact to mitigate the socio-economic problems in Bangladesh. This research can be extended more elaborately than this. Future research could be expanded based on different aspect of supply chain, Islamic finances and socio-economic problems. Practical implications - – Poultry waste management could gain more social, economic and environmental benefit through implementing the model practically within the existing farm. Social implications - – This paper provides a guidelines to create more employments and social benefits through sustainable poultry supply chain. Moreover, proper waste management can make it more worthy for the society. Originality/value - – This paper has maintained originality to mitigate socio-economic challenge in Bangladesh through sustainable poultry supply chain.

Livestock Development Through NGOs in Bangladesh: A Study on BRAC

In Bangladesh, more than half of the total population is based on agricultural product and livestock. Recognizing this fact, Government has changed its development policy. Government has recognized the fact that equal participation of public and private organization can solve the problem by doing various activities. Apart from this Government encouraged NGOs and private sectors to undertake steps for the development of livestock by liberalizing its policy. Therefore, the study has tried to unearth the present condition and activities of NGOs (especially BRAC) for the development of Livestock in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) implements Livestock Development program towards rural and urban poor family. Here, the paper explore about the livestock business development through various program designed by BRAC.

Wealth Management Strategies in the Era of E-Commerce

This paper looks at the key strategies being applied by wealth management and their competitive position. Each approach has merits, although the multi-channel ‘single brand’ approach seems to be gathering momentum. E-commerce facilitates differentiation and requires focus, whilst making cost leadership more difficult Choices between being a traditional or extended wealth manager, or simply a wealth product provider, are increasingly being made. Moreover need for strategic choice in the wealth management market is presented, before looking in more detail at the wealth management strategies commonly adopted. The relative success of each is considered, together with the competitive advantages to be gained.

Sustainability in higher education of Bangladesh – an overview

This paper attempts to discuss sustainability of Bangladeshi higher education. There are many ways for universities to be involved in maintaining sustainability and ensure sustainable development through education. Approaches can vary from functioning simply in a social, economic and environmental friendly way to focus on the quest for sustainability. Undoubtedly, Bangladesh is a developing country having lack of standard sustainable higher education due to which, students who graduated from different universities and colleges, failed to play effective role in their professional life. It is recognised and recommended by the experts that both the content and form of education must be changed so that sustainable development through education may become the only alternative for future generations. However, the researchers tried to explore the role, coverage, ways, importance, present status and other relevant issues in higher education of Bangladesh.

Micro Credit Program of Selected NGOs: An Empirical Study on Rural Women of Comilla District in Bangladesh

Women development has been an important issue in the developing country like Bangladesh. Both NGOs and Government have taken different entrepreneurial program for rural women development for their empowerment and alleviating poverty level. The study has evaluated the entrepreneurial program of well-known NGOs like BRAC and Grameen and traced the problem facing the selected women entrepreneurs. Therefore, the study has come out with important policy measures for making the entrepreneurial program effective.

Factors Behind HRD in Retail Banking Sector in Bangladesh

The Human Resource Development in retail banking sector, it is always as a challenge for country like Bangladesh. The aim of this paper is to review the literature related to service quality, service recovery, satisfaction and customer loyalty especially in retail banking sector. This paper will provide a through explanation regarding HRD in the banking sector in Bangladesh n its factors. This study investigates customer satisfaction as the most important factor behind loyalty in retail banking. However, the researcher tried to find out some factors, which may affect the HRD program of a bank and does have some impact to the bank industry in Bangladesh.

The Impact of Globalization on HRD in Bangladesh

This paper analyses the efforts of the Bangladeshi government and the private sector in enhancing human resource development by giving education, training etc. to meet the challenges of increasing globalization. Three areas will be explored, namely, education, skills training and the role of the private sector in education and training. Knowledge and skills of the human resource will be the key competitive weapon in the 21st century; global trends in the 21st century and recommendations to accelerate human resource development will be discussed. The main areas of management skill development of human resources are general, personnel, management, IT, marketing and financial management. Skill developments in these are essential for industrial and overall development of Bangladesh.

The Working of NGOs and Development of Women: An Evaluative Study in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, women constitute about half of the total population. Recognizing this fact, Government has changed its development policy. Government has recognized the fact that equal participation of women in the development activities is inevitable to ensure a balanced socio-economic growth and development in the country. Apart from this Government encouraged NGOs and private sectors to undertake steps for the development of women by liberalizing its policy. Therefore, the study has tried to unearth the present condition and activities of NGOs for the development of women in Bangladesh.