Abstract: The purpose of this study was to construct a unique industry cycle indicator (ICI) for Bangladeshi aggregate firms within the industrial sector, aiming to provide early signals of industrial vulnerability, identify turning points, and evaluate predictive performance. The methodology involved constructing the ICI following the approach of the Conference Board (2000) and testing its robustness with a macro-stress test using lagged independent... [...] Read more

Abstract: Fathers are traditionally seen as the patriarchal heads of households. However, in many societies, mothers exert substantial influence over the extent of paternal involvement post-divorce. Non-resident fathers often face significant barriers, particularly maternal gatekeeping, which limits access to their children and undermines their parental role. These dynamics contribute to persistent societal narratives that depict such fathers as... [...] Read more

Abstract: Bangladesh is a country consisting of various ethnic groups. Despite 46 years of independence, Bangladesh remains a developing country facing numerous challenges. One such challenge is the plight of the Rohingya. They face mass killings, executions, forced labor, deportation, and denial of the most basic human rights, rendering them stateless. The main purpose of this study is to examine the causes of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the... [...] Read more

Abstract: This paper examines the span of time since the terrorist group Boko Haram, also known as Jama'at ahlus-Sunnah lid-Da'awat wal-Jihad, began its campaign of violence against civilians in northeast Nigeria, aiming to implement Shari'ah law. The purpose of the study is to analyze the socio-economic and political factors that have fueled the insurgency and to explore how Indo-Nigerian collaboration can help combat this threat. Using qualitative... [...] Read more

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of operational risk management (ORM) on the performance of cooperative microfinance institutions, with a particular focus on the moderating role of specialization in this relationship. Using a quantitative research approach, survey questionnaires were distributed to 455 senior officers from savings and credit cooperative microfinance service providers (MSPs) in Thailand. Data analysis was... [...] Read more