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1 – 3 of 3Golam Mohammad Shamusul Kabir, Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Aniqa Hassan, David Hilton and Sheikh Monirul Islam
This paper aims to assess the impact of the training program on fish traders in building awareness about formalin abuse in food items.
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to assess the impact of the training program on fish traders in building awareness about formalin abuse in food items.
Design/methodology/approach
Primary data was collected from the fish traders in Bangladesh by using simple random sampling technique. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the opinions of the fish traders about training in building awareness of formalin abuse.
Findings
This study showed that the training of the fish traders played a positive role in improving their awareness level of formalin abuse.
Practical implications
Enhancement of both training and educational support could be an effective strategy in preventing formalin abuse in food.
Originality/value
This study helps in assessing the opinions of the fish traders about the effectiveness of the training programs in building awareness of formalin abuse.
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Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, Most Nilufa Khatun and GM Monirul Alam
The purpose of this paper is to explore the unique aspects of Islamic finance and its role in economic development. It also explores the suitability of Islamic finance in China.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the unique aspects of Islamic finance and its role in economic development. It also explores the suitability of Islamic finance in China.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper explores the potential of Islamic banking and finance for economic sustainability in China. This study adopts the content analysis approach and focuses on various aspects of finance. Moreover, a critical investigation has been done by using various indicators of a new finance system adoption by considering the economic, cultural, religious and political aspects of China.
Findings
The study reveals that China already tested Islamic finance on a pilot basis in Ningxia, China. China is suitably positioned to adopt Islamic finance for its economic development. It also reports that Islamic finance will be more helpful to implement One Belt One Road initiative of China, as the Gulf and Arab Islamic finance-based countries are the major partners of China. This study analyzes Islamic micro-finance literature and proposes suitable measures for adoption in China.
Practical implications
Despite some limitations, the findings have a large implication on Islamic financing in general. It will be helpful to researchers and practitioners to understand the Islamic finance model for implementing it in a new environment.
Social implications
This study analyzes the demand, rules and regulations, related challenges and potential of launching Islamic banking and finance in China.
Originality/value
This study analyzes the demand, rules and regulations, related challenges and potential of launching Islamic banking and finance in China. The paper fills a gap to the existing literature on Islamic finance uniqueness, challenges and opportunities from the perspective of a non-Muslim country.
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The government promised severe action against the perpetrators, many of whom support hard-line Islamist parties and pressure groups. Although the attacks attracted widespread…