Research
Training Situation and its Impact on Banking Operation in Bangladesh: A Study on Dhaka City
In Bangladesh the banking industry is becoming more competitive than ever. The public and the private sector banks are chasing with each other for their accomplishment. It is the age of globalization. So, for coping with the challenge of globalization the banking sector should use more innovative progress. And for coping with this innovative progress the employees should be well groomed with effective training. Training is the strategy for helping the bank employees to develop their personal and organizational knowledge, skills and abilities. Efficient and effective training program improves the quality and efficiency of the employees. This study explores the training situation and its impact on banking operation in Bangladesh. To accomplish these objectives, 150 employees of the public and the private banks are selected in different areas in Bangladesh.
The Socio-Economic Contribution of Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
The present study examines the contribution of women entrepreneur in different sectors of business and commerce that contribute to the national economic development in Bangladesh. The sectors to which they contribute most are Agriculture, Readymade Garments and Small Business Enterprises. A large majority of the households in Bangladesh depend upon agriculture and related activities like livestock rearing, fisheries and forestry. The ready-made garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh started in the late 1970s and became an important player in the economy. The industry has contributed to export earnings, foreign exchange earnings, employment creation, poverty alleviation and the empowerment of women. SME plays a significant role in the economy and it is also considered a major sector to contribute to sustainable development of our country. In Bangladesh SME provides over 87% of the total industrial employment and is responsible for the creation of over 33% of industrial value added goals. At present women entrepreneurs constitute less than 10% of the total business entrepreneur in Bangladesh.
