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Impact of COVID-19 on the Behavioral Intention of Job Seekers Towards E-recruitment: A Post-COVID Study
Restrictions on face-to-face social interactions due to COVID-19 made traditional recruitment limited, pushing both employers and job seekers to rely on e-recruitment. This shift highlights the importance of understanding the willingness of job seekers to adopt this technology. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of COVID-19 on job seekers’ behavioral intention toward e-recruitment. A modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used for the purpose of the study. Behavioral intention of the job seekers was thought to be affected by Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Subjective Norms (SN), and COVID-19. 441 job seekers were surveyed using a structured questionnaire developed around the model's premise. The collected data were analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The study identified a positive relationship between the dependent and independent variables. COVID-19 was found to have a significant direct impact on the behavioral intention of job seekers toward e-recruitment. The study findings imply that recruiters must consider COVID-19 when designing their online recruitment process. This paper offers guidance for HR professionals, businesses, e-recruitment service providers, and job portals regarding the strategy for designing their online recruitment process, platforms, or websites to attract a large pool of job seekers. This study contributes to the existing literature on job seekers' intentions to use e-recruitment technology in developing countries.
Copyright (c) 2025 Md. Abdul Hannan Mia, Rukaiya Rob (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The AI-Driven Future of Mobile Finance: Understanding User Perceptions in Bangladesh
This paper investigates the relationship between user perception factors and AI-driven user experience in Bangladeshi mobile financial services. Two factors for AI-driven user experience (AI-hedonic user experience and AI-recognition user experience) and five factors for user perception—user-friendliness, personalization, trust, relationship commitment, and user satisfaction—are used in the research. The population of this study was the users of the MFS industry in Bangladesh. The study comprises 226 respondents, using a convenience sampling technique. The study showed that three user perception variables—user-friendliness, relationship commitment, and user satisfaction—positively and significantly affected AI-driven hedonic and recognition user experiences. Alone, the trust generated a positive, significant impact on AI-driven hedonic user experiences. Personalization, however, was found to have no substantial or positive effect on the hedonic, recognition, and AI-driven user experiences among Bangladeshi MFS users. Therefore, mobile financial organizations should increase customer trust and implement more customized AI-driven solutions to enhance brand competency and gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mst. Tamanna Akter (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Prospects and Repercussions of Digital Agriculture to Achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2: A Thematic Literature Review
The concept of digital agriculture is currently accepted as a radical approach to reducing hunger on Earth and promoting the goals of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2). The current paper examines the contribution of agricultural digitalization to achieve SDG 2, the key success factors, the readiness of Bangladesh, the evaluation of the relevant tools and technologies, and the challenges of implementation. The study is based on review of research articles, reports, and case studies from 2013 to 2025, collected from Scopus and Google Scholar using keywords related to digital agriculture and productivity The findings indicate that digital agriculture can improve productivity and income, cost reduction, sustainable supply chains, and nutrition but also requires the special approach to address the lack of skills and barriers to investments. Technologies such as mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and precision farming help farmers work efficiently and access markets, though they may reduce demand for low-skilled labor. Digital farming has both benefits and drawbacks in achieving SDG 2 as revealed in case studies conducted in Bangladesh, India, and China among other countries. Digital agriculture can greatly improve food security and rural life, but high costs, poor infrastructure, and lack of training are still major problems. Effective adoption requires strong government support, proper training, and strategic planning to ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nushrat Jahan, Farjana Yeasmin, Sumaya Islam Suma, Khadiza Binte Harez (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Inspecting the Prospects of Gastronomy Tourism in Bangladesh through Experience Economy and Actor-Network Theory
The gastronomic experience is a catalyst for flourishing tourism in the Global South since tourists seek local foods to taste while they are on a visit, opening new avenues for cultural exchange and creating memorable tourism experiences. Therefore, by adopting a dual-theory approach, experience economy theory and Actor-Network Theory (ANT), this discourse aims to explore the factors that significantly impact perceptions concerning Bangladeshi foods and to identify the best possible medium’s role in promoting gastronomy tourism through circulating food-related information. To address these objectives, this study uses a qualitative research methodology approach where data collection methods were semi-structured in-depth interviews (fifty participants) and content analysis. The findings indicate that tourists are intrigued to engage in local food-related activities when they feel that there is a scope to gather distinctive experiences such as sensory feeling, authenticity, emotional and personal experience, service and environment experience, and cultural experience. Also, this study has generated new knowledge concerning how digital platforms, such as YouTube’s food vlog content, motivate viewers, predominantly Millennials and Gen Z, to plan future journeys to experience traditional Bangladeshi cuisine. The findings of this study will assist in comprehending the essentials and practicality of YouTube food-vlogging as a promotional tool.
Copyright (c) 2025 Saud Ahmed, Nusrat Jahan Tisha, Biplab Roy (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Does Environmental Sustainability have any Impact on the Economic Development of a Country? A Case of Bangladesh
Despite a number of studies on sustainability and economy having been performed earlier, it is still not definite how much influence the environment has on the economy of Bangladesh. Previous studies showed the influence of environmental degradation on the economic condition of Bangladesh, but not with the variables used in this existing research. This study has explored the impact of environmental sustainability on the economic development of Bangladesh between 1990 and 2020. Multiple regression analysis was performed in the study, in which the dependent variable was GDP, and the independent variables were natural resources rents, renewable internal freshwater, air pollution, and urbanization of Bangladesh. The study has contributed to realizing that there is a noteworthy connection between environmental sustainability and economic development. Regression analysis revealed that only natural resources rents have an insignificant impact on the economic advancement of Bangladesh, while other factors showed a significant impact. The findings of the study could be beneficial for policymakers, stakeholders, and other concerned authorities. The findings of the study could be beneficial for the concerned authorities to uphold ecological balance as well as the economic evolution of Bangladesh for future generations.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mouri Mehtaj, Sayada Sultana (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Exploring Blockchain Adoption Drivers in Manufacturing Supply Chains: An Integrated TAM-TTF Perspective
Technological innovation has brought significant improvement in both productivity and sustainability of 21st-century organizations. Despite significant challenges in implementing blockchain in supply chain management (SCM) systems, blockchain provides sustainable benefits to companies in effectively managing supply chain operations. This study aims to explore the factors influencing the manufacturing organizations’ blockchain adoption in their SCM. To accomplish the research objective, this study incorporates the integration of the TAM and TTF model. Using a questionnaire survey, necessary data have been solicited from 223 employees working in the SCM department of manufacturing companies. The Structural Equation Modelling method has been used to test the proposed hypotheses. Statistical findings outline the significance of TTF in molding users’ perception regarding the benefits and simplicity of the particular technology. All constructs of the TTF model have a significant effect on TTF, which thereby impacts perceived usefulness (PU) and blockchain adoption (BCA). Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) has a positive impact on PU, and PU has a substantial impact on BCA. But PEOU does not significantly impact BCA. The integration of TAM and TTF models in BCA enriches existing literature through theoretical advancement. In practice, this study contributes to organizations’ policy development in improving system efficiency, security, and traceability through blockchain adoption.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rasheda Akter Rupa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Impact of Digital Marketing on Female Buying Behavior: A Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh
This research explores the role of digital marketing in shaping female consumer behavior in Dhaka, Bangladesh. To obtain a thorough understanding of digital marketing mechanisms, the study's first phase gathers data from a range of sources, including research papers, books, journals, newspapers, and websites. To examine the behavioral patterns of female online consumers in digital marketing, a survey was conducted in the second phase. Contemporary marketing is undergoing a substantial transition, driven by rapidly shifting trends, the introduction of new technologies, and the proliferation of portable communication devices that significantly alter female customer behavior. For this technologically advanced setting, a well-thought-out marketing strategy that includes specific digital marketing tools is crucial to the integrated marketing communication framework. The prevalence of high-speed internet access attracts a substantial number of young individuals to conduct business through social media platforms, suggesting that marketers should prioritize digital marketing channels.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nymatul Jannat Nipa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Exploring Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Use Chatbot Services in the Banking Industry of Bangladesh
Information technology has transformed the global economy, particularly the financial sector, by using different industry 4.0 technologies, such as big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Nowadays, customers use AI-based chatbots to check account balances, interact quickly, make disbursements, and manage the money they have with banks or other financial institutions. This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing customers' chatbot adoption intention in their banking activities in Bangladesh. The measurement development and hypotheses are based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework, extended with two external factors (i.e., customers’ perceived privacy risk and awareness of service). This study adopts a quantitative approach for data collection using an online survey. A total of 324 responses were collected from the actual bank chatbot users and evaluated using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings demonstrate that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and perceived privacy risk had an impact on customers’ willingness to use banks’ chatbot services. Awareness of service has a strong, favorable impact on performance expectancy and effort expectancy. The findings also provide key recommendations for financial service providers on how to boost their customers’ intention to continue using chatbot services, supporting sustainable and long-term digital growth.
Copyright (c) 2025 Farjana Parvin Chowdhury, Md Fahami Ahsan Mazmum, Most. Sadia Akter (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Potential and Challenges of Dark tourism in Bangladesh
The main aim of this study is to find out the potential and challenges of Dark Tourism in Bangladesh. The study is a qualitative study. KIIs (Key Informant Interviews) method is best suited for this qualitative study as this study has tried to find out individual perception as well as opportunity, potential and challenges to flourish dark tourism in Bangladesh. Primary and secondary both sources of data have been used to conduct this study. The primary data of this study has been collected through an in-depth one to one personal as well as online interview by a structured questionnaire. The key respondents of this study are tourism stakeholders such as government officials (employee of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and employee of Bangladesh Tourism Board) as well as academicians and tourists who have visited any dark tourism destinations in Bangladesh. The study results reveal that Bangladesh has huge potential to bloom dark tourism as it is enriched with dark tourism resources. In spite of various challenges to develop dark tourism such as insufficient government support, inadequate allocation for tourism in the national budget, less attention of authority to dark Tourism destinations, lack of proper management, insufficient infrastructural facilities, lack of professionalism etc., some potential measures for overcoming challenges and promoting dark tourism have also been outlined in this study. This study will provide understandings to those who are tourism stakeholders in Bangladesh such as Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB), Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC), Ministry of Civil, Aviation and Tourism as well as private tourism stakeholders who are focused on new form of tourism to attract tourist and people who are interested to know details of dark tourism in Bangladesh. This study will also help to create awareness and take effective steps to develop dark tourism in Bangladesh.
Dark Tourism, Destination Management, Government Support, Cooperation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tumpa Rani Das (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Resort Business on Local Communities in Bangladesh: A Study on Sajek Valley
The study focuses on the inclusivity of tourism development and the impacts of tourism and resort business on Sajek Valley. It employs both qualitative and quantitative research methodology. The research effectively quantifies economic, social, and environmental dimensions using a quantitative approach, where necessary primary data were collected from residents and stakeholders. The Smart PLS framework facilitated the modeling of complex interactions among the effects of resort businesses. The result indicates that all tested hypotheses were accepted, revealing positive relationships between resort development, including economic growth, social interaction & community. Articles, books, periodicals, newspapers, and journals are studied as secondary data collection tools, and qualitative analysis is done based on past literature. However, the findings also underscore critical concerns regarding cultural erosion and environmental degradation associated with rapid resort expansion. The study emphasizes the imperative for community engagement, responsible resort practices, and the implementation of sustainable tourism development strategies to mitigate adverse effects.
Copyright (c) 2025 Shelamony Hafsa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Managing Food Waste: A Thematic Study on Restaurants of Dhaka city
Food waste represents a significant challenge within Bangladesh’s food and hospitality industry and globally. Effective prevention strategies and technological management approaches are essential to maintaining food quality and enhancing the economic performance of the hospitality sector. The research aims to identify the most effective prevention and technological management practices. The research used 12 semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, relying on deductive techniques to generate thematic content. The findings reveal several causes and stages contributing to food waste, with the highest levels observed during preparation and cleaning, as well as from leftover food on guests’ plates. Recovery strategies and technological interventions, such as freezing and cooling systems, vacuum machines, intelligent packaging solutions, and other management tools, were identified as effective in mitigating food waste. Future research in food waste management will be necessary to identify and collect data and to develop operational recommendations, advancing sustainability and operational efficiency in the hospitality sector.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nusrat Jahan, Shahinor Khanum (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Revisiting the Rana Plaza Collapse Tragedy in Bangladesh: A Study of Aftermath Cases from the Victims’ Perspective
The Rana Plaza (RP) collapse is considered one of the deadliest industrial disasters in history, and it exposed critical ethical failures within the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry. This paper explores the tragedy through the theoretical lens of unethical business practices that contributed to the occurrence of such a disaster and increased the magnitude of the disaster. The present research, adopting a qualitative case study approach on the basis of secondary data, explores eight illustrative cases in order to look at the human, social, and economic impacts of the collapse. The findings detail how unethical practices, including violations of building codes, unsafe working conditions, and employee exploitation, resulted in immense human suffering among vulnerable victims hailing from the poorest sections of Bangladesh. The study highlights specific gaps in organizational accountability and systemic failure within the rehabilitation process among survivors. This study identifies that unethical business practices lead to the RP tragedy and contributes to the literature on the RMG industry, industrial hazards, and business ethics. Additionally, it offers actionable recommendations to promote ethical adherence and strengthen regulatory enforcement within the RMG industry. The urgency of taking proactive measures to prevent future disasters and ensure sustainable development through ethics-oriented business practices has been clearly underscored.
Copyright (c) 2025 Samsul Alam, Md. Masum Iqbal, Sumaiya Afrin, Md. Ariful Islam (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, and Job Loyalty: A Study on Employees in the Hospitality Industry of Bangladesh
This paper investigates the link between organizational culture and job loyalty, with job satisfaction considered as a mediating variable in the hospitality sector of Bangladesh. Organizational culture is among the major factors associated with employee turnover in high-risk sectors, such as hospitality. The study adopts a quantitative approach, collecting data from 109 employees at a well-known, top-end hotel in Dhaka through structured questionnaires. Some of the major aspects of organizational culture covered in this study include leadership styles, communication patterns, recognition and rewards, work-life balance, team dynamics, and innovation climate. Results obtained using Structural Equation Modelling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) confirm that a good organizational culture promotes loyalty towards the job, with job satisfaction being a significant mediator. Thus, developing a supportive and attractive working environment can substantially raise employees’ commitment and reduce their turnover. The study offers key insights for HR professionals and hotel managers by highlighting the main cultural factors that enhance job satisfaction and loyalty. Future studies should look at other moderating variables and take a long-term view to better understand these relationships.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Ruhul Amin, Md. Shariful Alam Khandakar, Farzana Foysal Akata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Institutional Quality and Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis
The purpose of this paper is to examine the institutional quality and foreign direct investment inflow of Bangladesh. This study focuses particularly on the legal and political institutions to examine the relationship between legal governance, political stability, and voice and accountability in relation to FDI inflow in Bangladesh over the period from 1996 to 2023. The OLS regression is employed for analysing the impact of institutional quality and FDI inflow. Firstly, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is employed to tackle the dimensionality of institutional quality indicators. Secondly, two principal components, indicating legal institutions and control, and political institutions, are employed to analyse the relationship between different dimensions of institutional quality and FDI. Consistent with institutional theory and transaction cost theory of FDI, the findings suggest that legal governance has a strong positive impact on FDI inflows in Bangladesh. Stronger rule of law and control of corruption attract higher FDI inflows. Interestingly, political stability showed a significant negative correlation with FDI inflow over the study period. This indicates that political stability not accompanied by stronger institutional governance may negatively impact inward FDI. The results highlight the critical role of different dimensions of institutional quality in attracting FDI inflows in an emerging country context. Policymakers should focus on strengthening governance structures, particularly in the areas of corruption control and rule of law enforcement, to foster FDI inflows in emerging countries like Bangladesh. Bangladesh.
Copyright (c) 2025 Aditi Shams, Ashis Talukder (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
E-Commerce Policy Impacts on I-Business Platforms’ Success: A Study Based on Empirical Evidence
This paper aims to analyze how the E-commerce policy impacts e-commerce and international business, along with e-commerce success. The global digital economy is interdependent, and e-commerce-related policy has a significant role in shaping this influence and direction globally. Telecommunication with smartphones and other technologies is driving this change with an impact on international business, specifically the i-business platforms. Quantitative analysis is employed. The impact is measured by the response of customers of various e-commerce engagements to gain a profound level of indulgence and insights into the subject matter and its associated policy implications. Aspects of e-commerce, trade flows, global value chain, and international business in general are critically evaluated in the review based on what the empirical findings indicate as areas of multi-level impact. E-commerce-related policy analysis is undertaken in this process to make recommendations with the limitations and further scope of the study.
E-commerce, E-commerce policy, i-business
Copyright (c) 2025 Ashis Talukder, Md Imrul Jobaid (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Influencing Factors of Retweet Intention of Branded Tweet Message
This study examined how Twitter (officially renamed to X) is accepted among Gen-Z users as a marketing tool. This study extended the technology adoption model by including two core motivational factors -intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and examined how these factors influence users’ retweet intention. This study used survey instruments and structural equation modeling to explore and test the factors influencing users' retweet intention of branded tweet messages of 263 participants in 2022. The survey results support that perceived usefulness and ease of use are significantly associated with users' attitudes toward using Twitter (AT) as a marketing tool. The study also significantly validated the addition of intention to retweet (IRT), which is influenced by the attitude toward using Twitter (AT) as a marketing tool. These findings highlight the evolving role of social media platforms in shaping consumer behavior and provide a refined model for analyzing content-sharing motivations, which will help marketers maximize the impact of digital campaigns.
Copyright (c) 2025 Aditi Shams, Nazmul Kabir Rony, Rahnuma Ahmed (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Impact of E-Governance in a Developing Country: The Case of E-Mutation in Bangladesh
Like other developing countries, the government of Bangladesh has, in the past two decades, prioritized the adoption of e-governance reforms, a notable example of which is e-mutation. The objective of this paper is to perform a holistic assessment of the impact of e-mutation on end-users and service providers by utilizing a framework that incorporates multiple impact assessment criteria for both sets of stakeholders. Exploratory sequential mixed method and quantitative method were used respectively to assess impact on service providers and end-users. Findings indicate that e-mutation has been highly effective in enhancing quality of service and facilitating process improvements, while significantly reducing the scope for corruption. However, the initiative has achieved little success in improving the experience of end-users when interacting with service providers. It has also failed to promote interoperability among the different governmental organs responsible for land administration. The study, therefore, highlights that policy makers in developing countries should prioritize integration at the design stage and behavioral training at the development stage when considering e-governance reforms. It also makes a theoretical contribution by proposing the inclusion of interoperability in impact assessment frameworks for developing countries, since failure to achieve the same is attributable to the weak institutional context of such countries.
Copyright (c) 2024 Tanisha Bukth, Rezwanul Huque Khan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
ABCD technology integration in the hospitality industry of Bangladesh: An analysis of web content
The hospitality sector is undergoing a vital transformation as digital technologies take center stage, with data-driven applications playing a key role in shaping its future. This global sector is witnessing a remarkable evolution, driven by technological advancements, where cutting-edge services are now a necessity for sophisticated travellers. This study explores how data-driven technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and data analytics are being used in the hospitality industry, which relies heavily on information. Additionally, Bangladesh, known for its natural beauty and tourism potential, is falling behind in adopting these digital tools for several reasons. While some tourism organizations are starting to use digital solutions, progress is still limited. This exploratory research from Bangladesh seeks to shed light on the existing landscape and motivate industry professionals to improve their online visibility and offerings. To achieve this goal, the study utilizes web content analysis through the ABCD technology model and investigates the trends of digital adaptation within the Bangladeshi hotel sector.
ABCD technology implementation in Hospitality sector of Bangladesh
Usages of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Data analytics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nehad Laila Sanju (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Digital Forensics Empowerment of Bangladesh Police: A Comprehensive Analysis of Its Role in Preventing Crimes and Enhancing Investigative Capabilities
This research paper investigates the role of digital forensics in Bangladesh's police department's fight against crime. The researcher administered questionnaires to 52 members of the Bangladesh police department and analyzed the data. The study identified six dimensions, including the accuracy of evidence collected, an improved procedure for collecting evidence, a higher conviction rate, geolocating and criminal mapping, crime prevention, and fresh perspectives on cases. Through data analysis, the study determined that the accuracy of collected evidence, the enhancement of the evidence collection process, the improvement of geolocation and criminal mapping, and the introduction of new perspectives on cases positively impact the capacity of digital forensics to combat crime. Digital forensics has the greatest impact on fighting crime in terms of new perspectives on cases, enhanced evidence collection procedures, and increased conviction rates, according to the study. Analysis of multicollinearity revealed that the values of all independent variables can be predicted independently, and the total variance inflation factor was less than three, indicating that the research model is acceptable. The study concludes that the Bangladesh police department should prioritize incorporating digital forensics into their crime-fighting strategies, particularly in areas such as evidence collection, crime prevention, and criminal mapping, based on its findings. Additionally, the study recommends that police officers receive adequate training in digital forensics to utilize the technology effectively in their daily operations. The study sheds light on the role of digital forensics in the Bangladesh police department's fight against crime. The findings indicate that digital forensics has the potential to increase conviction rates, enhance evidence-collection processes, and improve the veracity of collected evidence. The study suggests that the Bangladesh police department invests in digital forensics technology and training to enhance their crime-fighting abilities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Khadija Sharmin, Mohammad Ishtiaque Rahman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
An Analysis of the Trade Competitiveness of Non-RMG Sectors of Bangladesh
This study investigates the comparative advantage and competitiveness of Bangladesh's non-RMG sectors. This study focused on the leather and leather-related goods, fish, shrimp, prawn, footwear, and pharmaceutical industries to meet Bangladesh’s export diversification imperative. Applying quantitative methodologies including Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Revealed Symmetrical Comparative Advantage (RSCA), Relative Trade Advantage Index (RTA), Net Export Index (NEI), and Export Market Share (EMS), this study evaluates each sector’s competitiveness spanning from 2001 to 2022. The findings reveal that the jute and jute products, fish and fish items, leather and leather goods, footwear, and bicycle sectors have comparative advantages and overall net competitiveness in international trade. Jute and jute products have the highest competitiveness, but only footwear and bicycles show an upward trend. Bangladesh has a higher comparative advantage in leather hides and skins, which are the raw materials used in the leather-based footwear industry. However, ceramic products, ship-built products, fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceutical products are in a comparative disadvantageous position in the international market. Bangladesh has lost its comparative advantage in fish and fish items over the past two decades. Therefore, policymakers and industry stakeholders can focus on value addition in the footwear, leather, and Jute sectors to diversify the existing export product concentration.
Revealed Symmetrical Comparative Advantage
Copyright (c) 2024 Aditi Shams, Ashia Khatun Tamanna, Ashis Talukder (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
A Conceptual Framework for Family Business Strategic Direction in the Bangladeshi Readymade Garments Industry
Family business (FB) represents a predominant and influential business form globally, which also plays a pivotal role in Bangladesh's economic landscape. Given that most businesses in Bangladesh are family-owned despite there is a dearth of research in this field. This phenomenon acknowledges a pressing need for research to conceptualize and establish a robust theoretical framework that captures the unique dynamics and challenges in this context. The Readymade Garment (RMG) industry, serving as a linchpin for the country's substantial economic growth in recent decades, particularly within Bangladeshi Family Business (BFB), lacks a dedicated strategic orientation. When BFB in the RMG industry is strategically managed and operated with efficacy over time, they might possess the potential to make substantial contributions to the nation's economy. Recognizing this significance, our novel study, grounded in existing literature, introduces a conceptual framework for the strategic direction of family-owned RMG businesses that could be crucial in guiding BFB. From the implication point of view, this framework aims to guide these businesses towards sustained development, thereby opening avenues for future research in this relevant domain.
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An Analysis of the Impacts of Economic Empowerment on the Personal and Professional Lives of Women Entrepreneurs in E-Commerce Sectors of Bangladesh
Entrepreneurship significantly influences the economic empowerment of women in Bangladesh. Entrepreneurship helps women by enabling them to exercise control over their financial resources and achieve autonomy to a great extent. Entrepreneurship also fosters social cohesiveness and encourages the creation of employment possibilities by empowering women entrepreneurs to engage in community-focused activities, such as oƯering essential goods and services. Moreover, it allows women to engage in decision-making processes in various spheres of their everyday lives. Although Bangladesh has made significant strides in women's entrepreneurship, it isn't easy to ascertain how these opportunities have facilitated women's empowerment in their personal and professional lives. This research aims to examine the correlation between entrepreneurship and the promotion of women's empowerment in their personal and professional lives. It employs a mixed-methods approach, which combines a quantitative method through a survey and a qualitative method through In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) with women entrepreneurs. By taking a closer look at the challenges women entrepreneurs encounter in their everyday lives, this study offers more inclusive strategies that equalize possibilities for them in the e-commerce sectors of Bangladesh.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ishrat Jahan Khan, Md. Iftekharul Amin, Mohammad Saif Noman Khan, Sabiha Tasnim Nishy, Raiyan Kabir (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Integration of blockchain in e-government system: systematic literature review with bibliometric visualization
Government systems in different countries have experienced a vital evolution, particularly in public service delivery. Blockchain introduced innovation in the e-government system by emphasizing the transparency of transactions, immutability, and identity management. This study uses a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis to address the benefits and challenges of adopting blockchain in e-government systems. The results encourage government officials and citizens to adopt blockchain for accomplishing government activities. A total of 219 scholarly research papers from the major research databases, i.e., Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and ACM were scrutinized to be selected into 18 relevant publications for full-text reporting using PRISMA flowchart. Bibliographic data were accumulated and investigated accordingly to construct network visualization using VOSviewer 1.6.19. Blockchain provides two-fold benefits to the e-government system i.e., benefits to citizens and benefits to government bodies. Blockchain engages citizens in the service delivery process, ensures trust, enables access to government facilities easily, and maintains Self-Sovereign Identity and secure data. Blockchain ensures transparency and accountability among the agencies and ministries of government and facilitates cross-border activities. Having enormous benefits, governments face technological, organizational, and environmental challenges in using blockchain in the public sector. Government bodies should adopt blockchain to reap the benefits and address the challenges of implementing blockchain.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rasheda Akter Rupa, Rabeya Sultana (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
What Makes Consumers Impulsive During Online Shopping: Hedonic Vs. Utilitarian Browsing?
The rapid expansion of e-commerce in Bangladesh has ushered in a new era of consumer behavior, particularly in impulse purchases made while shopping online. This study explores the impact of hedonic (pleasure-driven) and utilitarian (goal-oriented) browsing on online impulse buying behavior in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector. Using an online survey and binary logistic regression analysis, the research reveals that both browsing types contribute to impulse purchases, but hedonic browsing has a stronger influence—68% of respondents reported making impulse buys during such sessions. Gender plays a significant role: 94% of female participants engaged in impulse buying during hedonic browsing, while 69% of males did so during utilitarian browsing. Key factors positively influencing impulse buying include gender, attractive product displays, peer recommendations, credit card availability, and promotional activities. Interestingly, discount offers were found to negatively affect impulse buying. Product preferences also vary by gender—females tend to impulsively buy clothes, apparel, and cosmetics, whereas males are more likely to purchase electronics and gadgets. The study contributes to consumer behavior theory by highlighting the dual influence of browsing types on impulse buying. Practically, it offers insights for e-commerce platforms to design gender-targeted marketing strategies and personalized offers, leveraging social influence and financial tools to boost sales and customer satisfaction. These findings are particularly relevant for businesses aiming to optimize their digital marketing efforts in Bangladesh’s evolving online retail landscape.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mansura Akter, Md. Abdur Rahman Niloy (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship among Internet Addiction, Emotional Instability, and Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in Bangladesh
These days, a high level of internet addiction negatively impacts students' activities, creates instability, and can lead to depression, poor time management, and lower academic performance. Therefore, the current study aims to explore the impact of internet addiction on students' academic performance and emotional instability. The emotional effects on academic performance were also analyzed. We conducted this study among 389 university students in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh. We adopted the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique for analysis. We used Smart PLS 4.0 to analyze the data. Here, all hypotheses were accepted. The study found that internet addiction has negatively affected students’ academic performance and also has a positive relationship with emotional instability. This emotional instability has negatively affected academic performance. The results of this study will serve as guidelines for people such as students, teachers, parents, and universities. Teachers and universities can create a new policy for internet use. This study can remind parents to better supervise their children's online use by decreasing broadband allotment and monitoring. It can also alert students to the negative impacts of excessive internet use, so they should utilize it carefully for educational objectives.
Copyright (c) 2025 S. M. Ashraful Alam, Md. Mizanur Rahoman, Mohammad Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan, Most. Sadia Akter (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Integration of TAM in IoT (Internet of Things) adoption: The Mediating Role of Service Quality
The revolution of internet of things (IoT) has greatly accelerated modern living and intelligent activities. Nevertheless, the usefulness of smart technology driven by IoT cannot be achieved without users' behavioral evaluation of this novel technology. The study purposes at exploring the users' acceptance of the internet of things (IoT) using the broadly used TAM (Technology Acceptance Model). To elicit responses, the structured questionnaire is disseminated. Total of 260 responses have been accumulated resulting in 86.67%. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is used to measure TAM with SmartPLS 4 and SPSS 28.0. The empirical conclusions of this research reveal that Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) significantly affects users' Perceived Usefulness (PU), IoT Service Quality (SQ) and users’ Behavioral Intentions (BI). SQ is observed as mediator factor in this regard and the direct and indirect associations between the antecedents of TAM are identified. The study could be a basis for future studies, and the findings could provide value for the policymakers, designers, and scholars to plan tactic and policy for the fruitful application and acceleration of IoT in different fields of Bangladesh.