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Determinants of Contraception Use among Female Adolescents in Bangladesh
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012) Khan, Md. Musa; Hossain, Mohammad Emdad; Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul
The purpose of this study is to examine various socio-economic and demographic factors associated with contraception use among adolescents of Bangladesh. For this purpose, the present study utilizes the nationally representative survey data of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, (National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT), 2009). The cross-tabulation and Logistic regression analyses have been used to estimate the factors affected the use of contraception in Bangladesh. Respondents’ education, their husbands’ education, type of place of respondents, involvement with NGO program, marital duration, age at first marriage, age of respondent, communication between husband and wife, respondent currently working place, number of visits by family planning (FP) field workers and number of living children. Age at first marriage and age of respondents type of place of residence have been found to have significant effect on contraception use by both cross-tabulation and Logistic regression analyses. The study shows that adolescents who have at least one living child are tend to more use of contraceptive methods than those who have no living child.
Factors Affecting an Age at First Marriage among Female Adolescents in Bangladesh
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2013) Chowdhury, Abdul Hamid; Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul; Hossain, Mohammad Emdad; Khan, Md. Musa
The aim of this paper is to study the factors associated with age at first marriage among female adolescents utilizing the nationally representative survey data of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), 2007. Logistic regression analyses have been used to study the factors affecting on age at first marriage in Bangladesh. Respondent’s educations, husband’s education, region and working status of respondents are found to have significant effect on age at first marriage. Findings need to be scientifically utilized in developing suitable programs addressing the case of early marriage, particularly in Barisal, Khulna and Rajshahi.
Regional Differentials of Age at First Marriage among Women in Bangladesh
(Asian Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 2013) Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul
The purpose of this study is to examine various socio-economic and demographic factors associated with age at first marriage among Bangladeshi women in different divisions. For this purpose the present study utilizes the nationally representative survey data of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, (BDHS-2007). The cross-tabulation analysis has been used to estimate the factors affected the use of contraception in Bangladesh. Respondent‟s education, husband‟s education, husband‟s occupation, religion, type place of respondent, socioeconomic status, working status of respondent and access to mass media have significant effect on age at first marriage in all divisions. The study shows those respondents who have no education, married at early age and the respondents who have at least secondary education, married at later age in all divisions. Similar pattern to marry at early age has been seen in case of illiterate and service holder husbands. The study also shows that maximum respondents who are not currently working and have no access in mass media married before or at median age (15 years).
Cox’s Proportional Hazard Model Analysis of Child Survival in Bangladesh
(Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 2013-05) Chowdhury, Abdul Hamid; Hossian, Mohammad Emdad; Khan, Md. Musa; Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul
This study utilizes data extracted from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS-2007) to investigate the predictors of child survival (age under 5 years) in Bangladesh. The cross-tabulation and Cox’s proportional hazard model techniques have been used to estimate the predictors of child survival in Bangladesh. Parents’ education, occupation of father, region, type of toilet facility, access to mass media, breastfeeding status, birth order, birth spacing with previous child, age of mother, age at first marriage and antenatal visit during pregnancy have been found significant effect on child survival by both cross-tabulation and Cox’s proportional hazard techniques. Finally, these findings suggest that an increase in parents’ education, breastfeeding to child, encourage child bearing age of mothers at 20-34 years, legal age at marriage and improve health care services, could in turn raise child survival and decrease child mortality in Bangladesh.
Behavioral Aspects of Individual Investors for Investment in Bangladesh Stock Market
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2013-12) Akhter, Rahnuma; Ahmed, Sultan
The main objective of this study was to develop a framework about behavioral aspects of individual investors for investment in the stock market of Bangladesh. In the field of general information, we found that peoples had significant years of experience. Majority of the population came in the market on their self interest. People invested in the market to increase their capital. People adopted mixed strategy in financing. Most of the investors were small size in capital. Majority of the respondents were willing to buy in the bearish market. Majority of the investors were continuous in trading and they did not like to stay away from investment. They had collected information from multiple sources. In the field of firm’s image, we found that business performance, reputation of the firm, firm’s status, feelings for a firm’s product and services, firm’s involvement in solving community problem influence investor’s decision. Investors were also influenced by firm’s ethical operations. Investor’s decision was significantly influenced by the firm’s accounting information like EPS, financial statement, DPS, expected dividend, past performance etc. A very good percentage of investors were regularly reading the articles published in the daily newspaper, collected information from internet, TV talk show. Money market conditions also influenced investor’s decision. Individual investor’s decision was strongly affected by advice of brokers, friends and family. Affordable price, positive movement, ease of obtaining borrowed fund, past performance could also influence investment decision.
Contribution of Privatized Commercial Banks in Agricultural Investment – A Case of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2013-12) Shahnewaz, Syeda Tanjila; Md. Shariful, Haque
The aim of this paper is to identify the contributions of Privatized Commercial Banks (PCBs) in Agricultural Investment (AI) of Bangladesh, particularly the case of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL). As a part of methodology interview of concerned officials have been taken to explore the actual scenario of AI done by IBBL. And the Action plan of IBBL for Agricultural Investment (2011-2015) has been thoroughly reviewed for secondary data analysis. Findings show that AI has got three major sectors where the investment may be or has been made. They are Crops, Fisheries and Livestock. IBBL has planned to invest at least 3.20% of investable fund in the agriculture sector (3.00% in agriculture and 0.20% in fishing, forestry and logging). As a part of plan IBBL has set a target of 9500 Million BDT to invest in agriculture where 50% will be for Crops only. Trend analysis shows that IBBL has got steadily rising market share in this sector investment in comparison to the National Target. In 2006-2007 the market share of IBBL was 3.24% and in 2010-2011 it climbed at 7.53%. It’s a remarkable achievement of IBBL in agriculture sector. It’s an original research work which may furnish food for thought to the Bangladeshi PCBs particularly for Islamic Banks so they can feel inspiration to come up with investments in this sector.
Youth Entrepreneurship Development Issues and Policy Support
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2013-12) Islam, Rajibul; Farooque, Kazi Nasrin; Ahmed, Rashed
Youth in business have been facing a lot of problem from the very beginning of their ventures and for these problems a significant number of youth entrepreneurship cannot start their ventures, although they have willingness and capabilities. To identify constraints facing the youth, to snap a development paradigm for the youth and to recommend propositions for elevation of their present status are the major objectives of this study. Secondary data have been used in this research. Attribution Presentation of Initiatives, the intrinsic features of the underprivileged youth entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship development cycle, imperatives of micro finance in serving the youth, NGO interventions for enterprise development etc. are the key issues discussed in the study in a descriptive manner. A significant number of recommendations are drawn in the last part to uplift the overall scenario.
Islamization of Knowledge: An exploratory study of concepts, issues and trends
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2014) Uddin, Md. Helal; Mazumder, Manjurul Alam
The Religion before Allah is Islam (Sura al-Imran-verse-19); it (Islam: Submission to his will)) is the ultimate guideline for every action of human beings. Almighty Allah (SWT) had given the knowledge for mankind and it was sacred, but with the passage of time, the application of this knowledge is mixed with human error, prejudice, passion and self- interest. So it is the supreme responsibility for human beings is to revive knowledge from the black box of human error, prejudice, passion and self- interest according to the light of revealed knowledge. Only revealed knowledge can offer ultimate relief to society. Islamization of knowledge does not mean that the curriculum of Islamic education is exclusively for Muslims, but due to the universality of Islam, Islamic education is applicable to and can accommodate all of the mankind. The objective of this study is to expose an overview on the Basics of Islamization of knowledge and to show the Islamization of knowledge movements all over the world as well as to formulate a framework based on SWOT analysis of Islamization of knowledge. This study will help the researcher to make their endeavor for Islamization of knowledge in large context of disciplines.
An Empirical Study on Total Quality Management Practices in Some Selected Manufacturing Companies in Bangladesh
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2014-06) Bhuiyan, Md. Zahid Hossain; Rahman, Md. Azizur; Shahnewaz, Syeda Tanjila
This paper is about total quality management (TQM) practices in some selected manufacturing companies in Bangladesh. The empirical study reports the main findings based on the survey of 150 executives of 15 selected manufacturing companies thereby taking 10 executives from each company. These 10 executives include CEO, head of HR & administration, head of accounts & finance, head of marketing, production manager, quality control manager, finance manager, manager-R & D, production supervisor and HR executive. The main research issues of the study are: examining the relationship between TQM and organizational financial performance, relationship between employees’ involvement and TQM results, factors influencing successful implementation of TQM and measuring employees’ job satisfaction & commitment. The major findings of the study are: (i) there exists significant positive relationship between TQM practices and organizational financial performance, measured in terms of return on sales (ROS) and return on investment (ROI) (ii) the study reveals that majority of the respondents fall under medium involvement group signifying that employees’ involvement in TQM practices have been satisfactory, (iii) the study also indicates that CSFs as mentioned in table 5, have no relationship with TQM practices in the selected companies and (iv) the study points out that employees’ job satisfaction & commitment have been moderately related to TQM practices. The findings obtained from the study would be useful to the academicians interested to undertake further research in the vital aspects of HRM. The concerned management would also get the findings of the study helpful in improving TQM practices in the selected companies in Bangladesh.
Relationship between Ethics and Good Governance in HRM Practices: A Case of some Selected Bangladeshi Private Organizations
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2014-06) Hasan, Md. Maruf; Sultana, Nahid
This paper examines the impacts of unethical behavior in organization through a multi-layered study of the six selected Bangladeshi organizations. By examining contemporary cases relating to ethics, we clarify the types of common unethical behavior happening within the organizations. We also describe the ethical view in Islam while working in any organization. How human resource management can be guided by ethics is the major concern of the study. The time period of studied matter is three years specifically in the year of 2011 to 2013. Observational and interview methods are used for collecting data. This report confronts the argument that ethics can act as good governance in practicing human resource management.
Measuring the Performance of Islamic Banks in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2014-06) Uddin, Md. Helal
Banking sectors is called the life blood of economy in Bangladesh, Islamic Banks playing a vital rule in this regard. The deposits and investment of the Islamic banking systems are now 25 percent & 30 percent respectively of all private banks deposits and investments. The aim of this paper is to measure the performance of Islamic Banks of Bangladesh for the sake of stakeholders to make economic decision. For this study, eleven trend equations have been tested for different activities of the Islamic banks & Square of correlation coefficient (r2) has also been tested for all trend equations. It is observed that all Islamic banks are able to achieve a stable growth & Square of correlation coefficient (r2) is positive, in many cases above 0.90. It indicates the prospect of Islamic banks in Bangladesh is very bright. The study recommended stakeholders to rely on Islamic Banks for making economic decision as well as recommended Banks to increase the level of compliance with Shariah and state policy to increase their performance.
Use of Circular Malmquist Index (CMI) and Variable Returns to Scale (VRS-MI) in Productivity Measurement- a Comparative Study
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2014-12) Azad, Md. Abul Kalam; Masum, Abdul Kadar Muhammad; Haque, Md. Shariful
This paper aims at comparing results between the circular Malmquist index (CMI) and the variable returns to scale Malmquist index (VRS-MI) from an even panel data. Based on the ground theory, the study purposefully uses comparative discussion on above mentioned methods. The contribution of the paper is on applied feature of using different methods at the same data set. The results of the study reveal that efficiency scores of VRS-MI is of higher value than that of CMI except major unit efficient Decision Making Units (DMUs). In case of some firms, the deviations are even in extreme points- highest gap is observed by 49.72%. From the perspective of the application, this paper focuses on deviate scores and therefore updates the relevant literature. The study covers data from 2009 to 2013 and uses one output- annual sales and three inputs; namely. (i) fixed asset; (ii) raw material; and (iii) salary expenses as variables
Determinants of Capital Structure: An Empirical Study on Cement Industry in Bangladesh
(Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement, 2015) Mazumder, Manjurul Alam
Due to capital intensive country cement industry requires huge amount of funds to organize a business and for further expansion of its capacity. The Capital structure of this industry shows unique features. The Debt ratio is taken to examine the impact of high or low the overall capital structure. Impact on the debt ratio is measured by five independent variables i.e. tangibility, profitability, size, growth, and tax. Spearman’s correlation coefficient, multiple regression model, and tstatistics are used as statistical tools. The result suggests that profitability and growth have a significant impact on dependent variable (debt ratio) but they are negatively correlated, size, and tax has no significant impact on debt ratio.
Stock Market and Economic Development in Bangladesh: A Case Study of Chittagong Stock Exchange
(Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2015) Mazumder, Manjurul Alam
The stock market plays an important role in economic development of Bangladesh. It transfers the fund from surplus units to deficit units for investment. The main purpose of the study is to examine the significance of stock market in economic development of Bangladesh. The study has used only secondary data. The secondary data are collected only relevant to study such as market capitalization, stock turnover, number of listed securities and companies, stock index, GDP for measuring economic development during the period of 2003- 2013. The main reason to consider the certain period is the availability of data. The study has used some statistical measures of means, growth rate,andRatio of total market capital to GDP method. This study revealed that stock markets have made substantial contribution in economic development of Bangladesh. The study seems to carry an enormous academic value since a few studies have been undertaken in this area.
Factors Affecting on Early Marriage of Women in Rural Areas, Bangladesh
(Asian Business Consortium, 2015) Sultana, Israth; Hossain, Mohammad Emdad; Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world where population growth rate is 1.6 percent (Wikipedia). Early marriage is one of the important factors of population growth. This paper uses data from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 to examine different socio-economic and demographic factors that are correlated to age at first marriage of women in the rural area. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyzes have been used to estimate the factors effect on age at first marriage. The results show that respondent‘s education, husband‘s education, husband‘s occupation, religion, region and socio-economic status have a significant effect on age at first marriage of women in the rural area by both Cross-tabulation and Logistic regression analyzes. Moreover, access to mass media has found a significant association with age at first marriage in the rural area by Cross-tabulation analysis.
Socially Responsible Investments of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL)
(Centre for Research on Islamic Management and Business, 2015-06) Islam, Serajul; Kabir, Mohammad Rokibul; Alam, Abu Hanifa Md. Noman Bin
This study briefly focuses on the status and growth of the socially responsible investments of IBBL. To conduct this study, researchers have collected both primary and secondary data. Primary data have been collected through questionnaire with interview of 50 clients in Hathazari who are under the umbrella of Rural Development Scheme (RDS) of Hathazari branch of IBBL. It is observed that, almost all investment schemes of IBBL is biased to the socially responsible investments and the schemes are designed considering safety and well being of the society. The special feature of the investment policy of the bank is ‘investment on the basis of profit-loss sharing in accordance with the tenets and principles of Islamic Shari’ah’. Earning profit is not the only motive and objective of the bank’s investment mechanism, significant stress is also given on attaining social welfare and in creating employment opportunities. The bank is financing various economic groups in different sectors in both urban and rural areas for improving their economic condition as well as social status.
Working Capital Management and Profitability: Evidence from the Cement Industry in Bangladesh.
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2015-09) Mazumder, Manjurul Alam
Cement Industry plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of Bangladesh. Profitability of this industry is highly related with the efficient working capital management, but the profitability of this industry is not satisfactory. This study is designed to show the profitability and working capital position of Cement industries, correlation between them and whether the profitability is affected by Working Capital Management. Ratio Analysis, Correlation Matrix and Regression Analysis have been used to show Profitability. Working Capital position, correlation between them and the impact of Working Capital on Profitability respectively. For the source of data the author mainly relied on Annual Reports and official records. It is observed from the study that profitability and Working Capital Management position of the Cement industry are not satisfactory.The study reveals that correlation exist between Working Capital Management and Profitability. The study also brings to fore that Working Capital Management has a positive impact on Profitability.
Stimulants of Profitability of Non-Bank Financial Institutions: Evidence from Bangladesh
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2015-11) Mazumder, Manjurul Alam
Financial institutions both Bank and Non-Bank play a significant role in the economy of a country. Like other developing countries Beside the Banking industry necessarily of Non-Bank financial institutions cannot overlook in Bangladesh. This study inspects the profitability of firms in the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) diligence of Bangladesh. Financial Enactment of a financial organization fundamentally depends on its some key financial factors. Specially operating efficiency is main inducing factor which is designed through operating income. Besides it capital Structure combination of equity and liability, term deposit, total asset considerably affect the profitability of any NBFI company. In addition operating expense also upsets the profitability though that is not statistically significant. Different Statistical procedures such as correlation matrix, multiple regressions have been used to determine the associations between variables. And before doing regression analysis normality distribution test has been accomplished by One-Sample Kolmogorov- Smirnov Test. This research is an effort to find out the statistically significant key stimulants variable and their level of impact over net profit.
Role of Islamic Finance (Zakah) to Eradicate Extreme Poverty in Bangladesh
(2015-12-25) Islam, Serajul; Bhuiyan, A. S. M. Fakhruddin
The aim of the study is to find out the role of Zakat as tools of Islamic Finance to eradicate extreme poverty through the empirical study in Bangladesh. The study also analyzes the model of Zakat collection and distribution to eradicate poverty. The hearts of wealthy people are purified from greed through giving Zakat to the needy and the needy people are then able to fulfil their needs. Thus, Zakat should be able to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor .Each year, the Rich people of Bangladesh provide Zakat. The Zakat fund is not collected and distributed properly in most of the cases. The important recommendations of this paper are the best ways to collect zakat from different sectors, organizations, Institutions as well as individuals and also to distribute in a systematic way to alleviate poverty from Bangladesh.
Factors affecting on current contraception use among currently married women in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2016-04) Hoq, Mohammad Nazmul
Bangladesh has highest Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) after Sri Lanka and Bhutan in South Asia but still lagged behind with the developed countries. This paper uses data from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 to examine different socio-economic and demographic factors which are correlates to current contraception use among currently married women in urban and rural areas in Bangladesh. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses have been used to estimate the factors affected on contraception use in city and countryside of Bangladesh. The results show that current age of respondent, number of living children, respondent currently working, fertility preference, visited by FP field worker, marital duration and region have most significant effect on current contraception use in urban and rural areas by both cross-tabulation and logistic regression analyses. Moreover, respondent’s education and husband’s occupation have been found significant association with contraception use in both areas.