This study has been conducted to explore the real scenario of present CSR practices by multinational companies of Bangladesh. Here we have assembled information from a renowned multinational company Hop lun (BD) as well as different secondary sources. After examining literature review and Hop lun (BD)’s information we can say that, today’s CSR practices is not spread properly. Some of organization trying their best, but in the most of cases organization are not aware about that. Without proper take care of society none of the business organization can’t go through their operation for long run. That’s why Hop Lun (BD) believes in CSR. And they are trying to do something for the further development of employee as well as stakeholders. We believe that social awareness can change the situation of Bangladesh. Government initiative and corporate organizations positive thinking can brand revolution positively in CSR. Keywords: CSR, Business, Bangladesh
Purpose Online shopping around the world is growing exponentially, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to examine how an online customer's purchasing experience influences his/her buying intention and willingness to believe in fraud news, as well as the ripple impact of satisfaction and trust, with gender as a moderator in an emerging economy during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach Based on the underpinning of the stimulus-organism-behavior-consequence (SOBC) theory, the research model was developed, and collected data from 259 respondents using convenience samples technique. Next, the data were analyzed using partial least squares-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and Hayes Process Macro. Findings The study results confirmed that the online shopping experience (OSE) has positive impact on customers' satisfaction (CS), purchase intention (PI) and customer trust (CT); CS has positive effects on trust toward online shopping and their future product PI; future product PI significantly affects customers' propensity to believe and act on fraud news (PBAFN). The finding also states that gender moderates the relationships of CS to PI, OSE to PI and PI to PBAFN, but doesn't moderate the CT to PI relationship. Originality/value The study findings will assist policymakers and online vendors to win customers' hearts and minds' through confirming satisfaction, trust and a negative attitude toward fake news, which will lead to customer loyalty and the sustainable development of the industry. Finally, the limitations and future research directions are discussed.
Objective To assess the efficacy of tacrolimus and clobetasol propionate in the treatment of alopecia areata. Methods A clinical trial was carried out in the department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from May 2013 to April 2014. Total sixty patients were enrolled and divided into group A and group B. Thirty of group A patients were treated with topical tacrolimus and thirty of group B patients were treated with topical clobetasol propionate. Results In group A, the duration of illness ranged from 2 months to 36 months and in group B, from 1 month to 24 months. Among the patients of group A and B, 25 (83.3%) and 27 (90%) patients improved, respectively. After 16th week of treatment, slight response in 6 (20%) and 4 (13.3%) and moderate response in 18 (59.4%) and 22 (63.2%) and marked response in 1 (3.3%) and 1 (3.3%) was seen in group A and group B, respectively. No significant difference was observed ( p value = 0.648). Conclusion Both the drugs, clobetasol propionate and tacrolimus when used individually, were found to be equally effective in the treatment of alopecia areata and tacrolimus ointment 0.1% can be used as an alternate therapeutic modality.
Various concepts have attempted to capture the nature of the contemporary political-economic system of globalised capitalism and its disastrous consequences for the planet, including World System Analysis or the Capitalocene. Especially Decolonial thinkers see its roots in colonialism. The resulting modernity/coloniality structures many aspects of human life everywhere, including gender identities, relationships amongst humans and with nature. Technology plays a vital part, requiring reflections on how HCI researchers can react to these challenges. In a class of an HCI master program, we have attempted to jointly begin to understand HCIâs role in the capitalocene by studying relevant concepts and empirically investigating specific local yet connected phenomena. With participants being distributed across the globe, we were able to study different shared yet locally specific phenomena inspired by multisited ethnography. In this paper, we report on the structure and experience of the class as well as our findings.
Purpose This study aims to evaluate students’ intention and actual use (AU) of artificial intelligence (AI) tools’ to discover how the power of AI influences learning and academic success. Design/methodology/approach This paper used the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to develop a structural equation model (SEM) and used convenience sampling to measure 304 students’ five-point Likert scale responses. The model was tested with AMOS-24 and SPSS-25, and the study found that AI boosted students’ learning experiences and explain importance of AI skills and knowledge. Findings Performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence and facilitating condition directly and indirectly affect AU via intent to use (IU), while subjective norms determining the use of AI tools’ and have no substantial influence. Attitude (ATT) moderates PE and EE, although the data show that ATT has no substantial effect on EE. Originality/value These insights may help student to understand how AI tools’ benefit them and what factors affect their utilization. When correctly designed and executed, UTAUT provides an appropriate integrated theoretical framework for robust statistical analysis like SEM.
Human trafficking survivors' successful social reintegration is of paramount importance. However, survivors found it difficult to build their lives in Bangladesh upon return. The specific challenges encountered by Bangladeshi trafficking survivors remain underexplored, particularly regarding individual, socio-cultural, and systematic factors. We aim to investigate the obstacles survivors encounter during social reintegration by examining survivors' experiences, and subjective perspectives of experts and social workers who provide life-skill and vocational training to survivors. This qualitative study intends to gather in-depth insights by conducting 40 semi-structured interviews with the key stakeholders, including survivors, experts, and service providers. After thematically analyzing the qualitative data, the study denotes that survivors encountered several challenges to social reintegration, including social stigmatization, victim blaming, family rejection, limited access to essential support services, economic hardship, health issues, and difficulties in relationships. Notably, social reintegration is more challenging for female survivors than for male survivors in Bangladesh due to the widespread misconceptions about sex work and trafficking. Our findings contribute to the literature by offering new insights regarding previously underexplored challenges to social reintegration, highlighting significant gender differences in social stigmatization and systematic barriers like the scarcity of essential support services. Finally, the article puts forward actionable implications for social workers and policymakers in developing targeted interventions to foster survivors' successful social reintegration in Bangladesh, ultimately contributing to achieving the UN SDGs, especially Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 5 (Gender Equality), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
The impact of mobile commerce on our daily lives is growing, and it is starting to provide new services that are both engaging and beneficial. The study's objective is to look at how users intend to utilize mobile payment (m-payment) services and how usage intentions and customer satisfaction are impacted. This study aims to comprehend the current state of m-payment services in Bangladesh and determine whether consumer intentions are affected by perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, mobility, cost, perceived risk, perceived trust, and social influence. A structured online survey with 350 valid samples was undertaken to gather contextual data. The results indicate that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, perceived trust, and social influence have a significant and positive impact on m-payment services. On the other hand, mobility, cost and perceived risk have not influenced consumer intentions toward m-payment services. However, this research will assist managers in creating appropriate business plans and service strategies for distinct m-payment user groups, enabling them to invest the necessary amount of time, effort, and money in the creation of m-payment systems. The results will also serve as a reference for future mobile payment research.
