Journal of Business Research‚ vol. 4‚ 2002 This article is brought to you by www.bdresearch.org A Comparison of Capital Structures Among MNCs and Local Companies in Bangladesh Javed Siddiqui* M. Zillur Rahman** Abstract: Prior studies in capital structure have attempted at establishing relationships between profitability and level of gearing. This study attempts at presenting a comparison of capital structures between MNCs and local blue chip companies enlisted with the DSE. The study concludes
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importing more than it exports‚ its trade balance will be in deficit‚ but the shortfall will have to be counter-balanced in other ways – such as by funds earned from its foreign investments‚ by running down central bank reserves or by receiving loans from other countries Balance of payment in Bangladesh (Annual Data) (In million US$) Items 2008-09 July-June 2009-10 July-June % Changes 3 over 2 1 2 3 4 Trade balance -4710 -5152
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American Free Trade Agreement‚ one of the largest free trade areas‚ which in 1994 established a free-trade zone between the US‚ Canada‚ and Mexico. NAFTA passed with some important negotiations to protect the environment and labor standards. In 2001‚ President Bush organized the proposal of expanding NAFTA to a Free Trade Area for the Americas‚ surrounding 34 countries and 800 million people by 2005. President Obama continues to push for expansion to CAFTA known as Central America Free Trade Agreement
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Multi-Level Marketing in Bangladesh Samina M. Saifuddin1 Mohammad Nazmul Huq2 Abu Hena Reza Hasan3 Abstract Multilevel Marketing (MLM) is a recent trend added to the business notion of Bangladesh. It is a concept used by many countries around the globe‚ with United States of America practicing it for almost fifty years. MLM not only operates as direct marketing channel but also it is being practiced by many companies to increase their customer base. The concept of MLM in Bangladesh was introduced by Global
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more out of life. Its deep roots in local cultures and markets around the world give them a strong relationship with consumers and the foundation for future growth. In this assignment‚ we are going to analyze the marketing strategies of Unilever Bangladesh for two of its brand which is: Rexona and Surf Excel. We are going to give an overall summary of the various marketing segmentation‚ targeting‚ positioning‚ promotion‚ distribution and many other marketing mixes of both rexona and surf excel. Thus
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Counter Trade Counter Trade: Unquestionably‚ currency is the preferred payment medium for any export or import transaction—it is easy‚ fast‚ and straightforward to transact. Sometimes‚ though‚ compa¬nies must adapt to the reality that buyers in many countries cannot do so‚ whether due to the fact that their home country ’s currency is nonconvertible‚ the country doesn ’t have enough cash‚ or it doesn ’t have sufficient lines of credit. Sometimes companies and coun¬tries find it practically impossible
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AFTA (ASEAN Free Trade Area) ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is a trade bloc agreement by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations supporting local manufacturing in all ASEAN countries. The ASEAN Heads of State and Government decided to establish an ASEAN Free Trade Area or AFTA in 1992. The objective of AFTA is to increase the ASEAN region’s competitive advantage as a production base geared for the world market. A vital step in this direction is the liberalization of trade through the elimination
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How would you characterize the telecom market in Bangladesh? The Telecom market is the highest growing industry in Bangladesh. Because of topographic layout‚ suitable infrastructure‚ Government support and high demand makes the industry very attractive. Therefore the Telecom market in Bangladesh can be analyzed by six distinctive core dimensions. They are – Current market structure Market size Large demand for communication in Bangladesh makes the telecom industry as one of the fastest
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Social Structure of Bangladesh Introduction Bangladesh officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal" in the official Bengali language. The borders of present-day Bangladesh were established with the partition of Bengal and India in 1947‚ when the region became the eastern wing of the newly-formed Pakistan. However‚ it was separated from the western wing by 1‚600 kilometres (1‚000 mi) across India. Political
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ABOUT RECENT PRICE HIKE IN Bangladesh | March 4 2010 | Prepared For-Kaikobad Rana Sir | Submitted By-Overcome Group | Group Members Of Overcome- * Group Leader- MD Sazzadur Rahman Chowdhury ID-082011013‚ Sec-A‚ 3rd Semester * Administrator- Riad Morshed Chowdhury ID-082011012‚ Sec-A‚ 3rd Semester * Researcher- A.F.M Maruf Rahman ID-082011035‚ Sec-A‚ 3rd Semester * Members- MD Rafiqul Islam ID-082011022‚ Sec-A‚ 3rd Semester Atiqur Rahman ID-082011017
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