School of Business & Entrepreneurship: Recent submissions

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    • Assessing the determinants of dividend policy of banks: a study in Bangladesh 

      Mamun, Syed A.; Uddin, Md. Mohan; Mia, Md. Shahin (IUB, 2020)
      This study aims to examine different determinants of the dividend policy of banking companies in Bangladesh. The current study considers profitability, investment opportunities, and business risk and ownership concentration ...

    • Modelling stock returns volatility on Tokyo Stock Exchange Limited 

      Beg, Tahrima Haque; Habib, Md. Wahidul; Afrina, Taskin (IUB, 2020)
      This study empirically investigates the volatility pattern of the Tokyo stock exchange based on time series data which consists of monthly closing prices of the Nekkei Index for the seventeen years from 2000 to 2017. ...

    • Awareness of electronic resources: the case of university libraries of Bangladesh 

      Chowdhury, Muhammad Hossam Haider (IUB, 2020)
      Electronic resources are converting libraries into access points. These resources are gaining popularity because of their useful nature. Considering the value of these resources, libraries are acting accordingly and ...

    • Macroeconomic determinants of foreign direct investment: evidence of Bangladesh 

      Ali, Mohammad Bayezid (IUB, 2020)
      This study has examined the short-run, long-run, and granger causal relationship between total foreign direct investment (TFDI) and few selected macro variables, e.g., the nominal exchange rate (NER), trade openness ...

    • Workplace bullying: a case on service sector employees 

      Hasan, Ikramul; Noman, A.N.M. Shibly; Sanjana, Bushra (IUB, 2019)
      Workplace bullying is a critical issue affecting employee well-being and organizational performance in service industries. This study explores the prevalence and nature of bullying behaviors across four Bangladeshi service ...

    • The palace luxury resort: service as a strategic differentiator 

      Saha, Suman Prosad; Momotaz, Shamsun Nahar; Jyote, Abul Khair; Jamal, Zakia Binte; Islam, Mohammed Sohel; Azim, Fauzul (IUB, 2019)
      This case study explores The Palace Luxury Resort in Bangladesh as a strategic example of relationship marketing in the luxury tourism industry. Amid growing domestic tourism demand, the resort differentiates itself through ...

    • The internationalization of Akij group: shining the spotlight on the first-ever cross-border merger and acquisition (m&a) from bangladesh 

      Mallick, S. M. Yusuf; Mahbub, Tareq; Mahmood Ul Haque, Hasan Md. (IUB, 2019)
      This case study examines Akij Group’s landmark cross-border acquisition of Robin Resources Malaysia SDN BHD and Robina Flooring SDN BHD in 2018, marking the first international M&A by a Bangladeshi conglomerate. The study ...

    • Usage of chatbot as a new digital communication tool for customer support: a case study on Banglalink 

      Alam, Rezwanul; Islam, Md. Aminul; Khan, Arifur Rahman (IUB, 2019)
      This case study explores Banglalink’s AI-powered chatbot MITA, introduced in 2018 to enhance customer service through Facebook Messenger. It examines how chatbot technology integrates artificial intelligence to provide ...

    • Farr ceramics production division: a budgetary analysis 

      Mahtab, Naheem; Safiuddin, Md.; Razzaque, Rushdi Md. Rezaur; Siddiquee, Mohammed Naveed Adnan (IUB, 2019)
      This case study examines FARR Ceramics, a Bangladesh-based manufacturing firm producing specialized ceramic cups for an international buyer, Rosenthal GmbH. It highlights operational inefficiencies, declining order quantities, ...

    • Analyzing a Fintech/Lendtech company through the business model canvas lens 

      Ashfaque, Afnan; Siddiquee, Mohammed Naveed Adnan; Adnan, Ziaul Haq; Bashar, Abul (IUB, 2019)
      This case examines ShopUp, a Bangladesh-based fintech and lendtech platform founded in 2016 that supports social-media-driven micro-entrepreneurs through credit evaluation and business service solutions. Using the Business ...

    • The financial feasibility of expanding nationally and globally: the case of a shipbuilding company in Bangladesh 

      Zahid, Anwar; Noor, Mohammad Fahad; Ahmed, Zaima; Ahmed, Samiul Parvez; Ahmed, Sarwar Uddin (IUB, 2019)
      This case study evaluates the financial feasibility of expanding Western Marine Shipyard Ltd. in Bangladesh’s growing shipbuilding industry. Using secondary data and financial analysis tools, the study examines the firm’s ...

    • Pickaboo.com: a customer centric service provider in e-commerce industry in Bangladesh 

      Khan, Arifur Rahman; Kibria, Md. Golam; Islam, Md. Aminul; Alam, Rezwanul; Bashar, Abul (IUB, 2018)
      This case study examines Pickaboo.com as a customer-centric e-commerce platform in Bangladesh. The study highlights how Pickaboo.com has achieved competitive advantage through secure online transactions, efficient delivery ...

    • Hungrynaki: developing a powerful service brand 

      Islam, Mohammed Sohel; Jyote, Abul Khair; Saha, Suman Prosad; Jamal, Zakia Binte (IUB, 2018)
      This case study explores the growth and branding strategy of HungryNaki, a Bangladeshi online food ordering and delivery platform established in 2013. The study highlights how the company identified a market gap in food ...

    • Challenges of the third party distribution and management model: a case study on bKash 

      Ashfaque, Afnan; Khan, Isma; Bashar, Abul (IUB, 2018)
      This case study examines the third-party distribution and management model of bKash, a leading mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh. The study highlights how mobile financial services contribute to financial ...

    • Dulal Brothers Ltd. (DBL) group: Going global 

      Mahmood Ul Haque, Hasan Md.; Mahbub, Tareq; Mallick, S.M. Yusuf; Ahmed, Sarwar Uddin (IUB, 2018)
      This case study examines the international expansion strategy of Dulal Brothers Ltd. (DBL) Group, a leading Bangladeshi garment manufacturer, through its investment in Ethiopia. Using Dunning’s Eclectic Paradigm as the ...

    • Health and safety compliance in the readymade garment sector of Bangladesh: practices and observation 

      Hasan, Ikramul; Khan, A. N. M. Shibly Noman; Karim, Mohd. Aminul; Sariat Rafa, Khan; Alam, Shafiqul; Sanjana, Bushra; Salehin, Masnoon (IUB, 2018)
      The ready-made garment (RMG) industry plays a vital role in Bangladesh’s economy through export earnings, employment generation, and women empowerment. Despite remarkable growth, concerns regarding workers’ health and ...

    • Valuation of startup firms: a case study on Pathao 

      Ullah, G. M. Wali; Mahtab, Farhan; Ahmed, Samiul Parvez; Ahmed, Sarwar Uddin (IUB, 2018-05)
      The article discusses the concept of startups, their sources of financing, and the stages of funding such as seed capital, Series A, and Series B financing. It further explains different startup valuation methods including ...

    • Simple costing analysis at FARR Ceramics Limited 

      Mahtab, Naheem; Safiuddin, Md.; Mandal, Susmita; Alam, Md. Shohidul; Razzaque, Rushdi (IUB, 2018-05)
      In this case study we first start by determining variable & fixed costs of FARR Ceramics and then figure out breakeven point and output level needed to achieve a target operating income for FARR Ceramics. Then we further ...

    • Sustainability report of financial services industry in SAARC countries: special reference to Bangladesh 

      Hossain, Md. Mahabbat (IUB, 2017-07)
      Global warming and climate change have become important considerations for all types of entities in doing their regular activities and financial services industry is not exception to that. Only a good financial indicator ...

    • Book Review: Akhter Hameed Khan 

      Khan, Tanvir A. (School of Business & Entrepreneurship, 2013-07)