Impact of Micro Finance Activities on the Economic Development of Bangladesh
Md Sazzadur Rahman Khan,
Rezaul Karim
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
1-6
Received:
20 January 2016
Accepted:
21 January 2016
Published:
4 February 2016
Abstract: The study was conducted to find out how microfinance plays the pivotal role and what significant impact on the development of Bangladesh. To observe that we tried to find out in which way it is playing its role and what type of key economic development indicators are related with it. Microfinance is providing a significant role in the development of Bangladesh by providing financial assistance to the lower income but self-employed people. Once most of these people were remained unemployed but by getting the financial support from the different institutions especially from Grameen Bank and other similar NGOs like BRAC they have turned into employed. The poverty level has minimized a lot from the rural area and household income increase by around one-third. Wages and marginal propensity to consumption increased especially for women and it creates positive impact on children's schooling: A 1.05% increase in Grameen Bank female borrowers increases the probability of school enrollment by 1.8% for girls and 1.99% for boys. Microfinance also contributed to smoothening consumption level and reducing vulnerability of life of people.
Abstract: The study was conducted to find out how microfinance plays the pivotal role and what significant impact on the development of Bangladesh. To observe that we tried to find out in which way it is playing its role and what type of key economic development indicators are related with it. Microfinance is providing a significant role in the development o...
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Relevance of Net Asset Value (NAV) in Determining the Volatility of Stock Returns: A Study on Dhaka Stock Exchange
Md Saiful Islam,
Md Lutfor Rahman
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
7-12
Received:
21 January 2016
Accepted:
25 January 2016
Published:
4 February 2016
Abstract: This research paper investigates the relevance of NAV per share in influencing the volatility of share prices. Standard deviation has been considered as the measurement scale of volatility. Besides NAV, the other variables considered include P/E ratio, face value and market lot size. Using 92 companies for the period between 2000 to 2009, this research found NAV per share has significant impact in determining the market volatility. Unlike what happened in the Dhaka Stock Exchange during the years between 2006-2010, changes in the face value and the market lot size should not have any impact in determining the market volatility.
Abstract: This research paper investigates the relevance of NAV per share in influencing the volatility of share prices. Standard deviation has been considered as the measurement scale of volatility. Besides NAV, the other variables considered include P/E ratio, face value and market lot size. Using 92 companies for the period between 2000 to 2009, this rese...
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Ensuring a Technology-Enhanced Language Classroom: A Perspectives of Business Schools of Bangladesh
Md. Ashraf Ali,
Md. Sazzadur Rahman Khan
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016
Pages:
13-17
Received:
25 January 2016
Accepted:
28 January 2016
Published:
19 February 2016
Abstract: This research paper aims at illustrating the significance of using technology in the language learning classroom for business education. Business English and business communication has become an integral current trend of academic pursuit for the entire global business world. The current research basically and in general focuses on some of the current practices of Bangladeshi educational institutions in line with the global way-forward. Technology-enhanced language learning for business education is a common phenomenon now-a-days all over the world. Technology aids in the process of language learning in the classroom. The paper focuses on the application of the technology in foreign language learning scenario especially in the arena of business community. At the same time, the present study brings into light the current scenario of technology uses in the language learning set-up of Bangladesh.
Abstract: This research paper aims at illustrating the significance of using technology in the language learning classroom for business education. Business English and business communication has become an integral current trend of academic pursuit for the entire global business world. The current research basically and in general focuses on some of the curre...
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