Browsing by Author "Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak"

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Concept of Independent Director in South Asian Developing Countries: The Case of Banking Sector in Bangladesh
(Faculty of Business Studies, BUFT, 2022-08-01) Nasrin, Farjana; Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak
Purpose: The study aims to identify the perception of the independent director in Bangladesh's banking sector and the concept and implications in different developing countries and international standards by reviewing existing literature justifying theoretical contribution. Methodology: Listed 32 banks of Dhaka Stock Exchange are included as a population where 36 respondents from 6 listed banks as a broad stakeholder group are interviewed through convenience and snowballing technique. The study is descriptive with content analysis to justify the understanding of previous studies about the independent director. Findings: Considering Bangladesh as a South Asian developing country, this study indicates differences in corporate governance infrastructure, independent director policies and practices with family orientation, policy coordination and implementation related to other developing countries of South Asia, and international standards. Moreover, the findings expressed somewhat different perceptions and challenges independent directors faced in an actual situation in Bangladesh's banking sector. Practical Implication: This study might help identify the accurate perception of the independent directors and trends and challenges in Bangladesh's banking sector. The report might guide code formulators and policy coordinators to understand why and how the policies addressing independent directors' rules and responsibilities should look in Bangladesh's banking sector. Originality: There is no such previous study highlighting this issue. Now it urges the need to understand the perception of the concept of independent director among the broad stakeholder groups of the banking sector of Bangladesh to identify whether the actual scenario and policies are aligned or questionable. Limitations: This paper includes a small number of respondents which should not be the case. Here, only the listed 32 banks of DSE are included as a population where 36 respondents from 6 listed banks as a broad stakeholder group are interviewed through convenience and snowballing technique which is not mentioned here as the data has confidentiality issue and is not found in the archival.
Internet of Things in Pregnancy Care Coordination and Management: A Systematic Review
(MDPI Publications, 2023-11-23) Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak; Kashem, Mohammod Abul; Islam, Md. Monirul; Sahidullah, Md.; Mumu, Sumona Hoque; Uddin, Jia; Aray, Daniel Gavilanes; Diez, Isabel de la Torre; Ashraf, Imran; Samad, Md Abdus
The Internet of Things (IoT) has positioned itself globally as a dominant force in the technology sector. IoT, a technology based on interconnected devices, has found applications in various research areas, including healthcare. Embedded devices and wearable technologies powered by IoT have been shown to be effective in patient monitoring and management systems, with a particular focus on pregnant women. This study provides a comprehensive systematic review of the literature on IoT architectures, systems, models and devices used to monitor and manage complications during pregnancy, postpartum and neonatal care. The study identifies emerging research trends and highlights existing research challenges and gaps, offering insights to improve the well-being of pregnant women at a critical moment in their lives. The literature review and discussions presented here serve as valuable resources for stakeholders in this field and pave the way for new and effective paradigms. Additionally, we outline a future research scope discussion for the benefit of researchers and healthcare professionals.
Regional Connectivity through Banglabandha Port: Opportunities and Challenges for Bangladesh
(Faculty of Business Studies, BUFT, 2021-08-01) Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak; Hossain, Md Saddam
Purpose: Bangladesh should focus on trade-related activities for its sustainable economic development rather than remittance earnings. All kinds of connectivity play a significant role in establishing bilateral relations, improving trade, and creating economic opportunities. This paper discusses the benefits of land connectivity among Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Bhutan through the Banglabandha port. Methodology: The study sample size was 46, among which 15 were exporters, 15 were importers, 15 were clearing and forwarding agents, and one from the port authority. Separate questionnaires collected primary data, and researchers interviewed the respondents to get the actual scenario of the Banglabandha port. Secondary sources are used to understand the opportunities and challenges that lie in border connectivity with its vicinity regions. Findings: Banglabandha port is one of the strategic ports of Bangladesh, which connects India, Nepal, and Bhutan in a very short distance. Since the emergence of the port in 2014, trade has been increased among the countries through the Banglabandha port. All neighboring countries can gain from the development of the intra-network by using the port, and it will contribute to the improvement of the living standard for all. Bangladesh can benefit from transit facilities and increased business scope. Limitations: This paper includes a small number of respondents which should not be the case. However, somebody can extend future research with respondents from each country (India, Nepal, and Bhutan). Practical Implications: This paper might help the countries' authority to understand the value of the Banglabandha port for all. Originality: There are available research publications on overall connectivity among Bangladesh's neighboring countries but not on Banglabandha Port. This paper might motivate governments to investigate the opportunities that Banglabandha has to offer.
SMOTE Oversampling and Near Miss Undersampling Based Diabetes Diagnosis from Imbalanced Dataset with XAI Visualization
(Independent University, Bangladesh, 2023-05) Nayan, Nasim Mahmud; Islam, Ashraful; Islam, Muhammad Usama; Ahmed, Eshtiak; Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak; Alam, Md Zahangir
This study investigated the predictive ability of ten different machine learning (ML) models for diabetes using a dataset that was not evenly distributed. Additionally, the study evaluated the effectiveness of two oversampling and undersampling methods, namely the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) and the Near-Miss algorithm. Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) techniques were employed to enhance the interpretability of the model’s predictions. The results indicate that the extreme gradient boosting (XGB) model combined with SMOTE oversampling technique exhibited the highest accuracy and an F1-score of 99% and 1.00 respectively. Furthermore, the utilization of XAI methods increased the dependability of the model’s decision-making process, rendering it more appropriate for clinical use. These results imply that integrating XAI with ML and oversampling techniques can enhance the early detection and management of diabetes, leading to better diagnosis and intervention.
The Impact of Capital Flight on Economic Growth in Bangladesh
(Faculty of Business Studies, BUFT, 2023-09-01) Fatema, Kaniz; Hossain, Mohammad Mobarak; Nasrin, Farjana
Objective: The primary aim of this research is to dissect the influence of capital flight on Bangladesh's economic advancement, with a focus on detecting the interconnected roles of determinants driving capital outflows. Methodology: The study used the residual method to estimate capital flight in Bangladesh as an empirical approach. The Linear regression model has been used to estimate the effect of capital flight on the GDP growth rate, which is the proxy of economic growth. The causality test between capital flight and GDP growth is conducted using the Granger Causality test. Findings: The empirically-driven findings reveal a surprising positive correlation between capital dispersal and Bangladesh's economic development, contradicting the initial hypothesis of a negative association. However, the causality test shows that GDP growth does not have any impact on capital flight in Bangladesh. Practical Implications: This inquiry imparts significant perspectives about the repercussions of capital dispersion on the economic evolution of Bangladesh. Despite the unexpected positive association, it's crucial for Bangladesh to remain vigilant about potential risks correlated with capital flight. Consequently, this research proposes guidelines for regulatory bodies to restrain the consistent rise in capital outflows. Originality/Value: This research stands out as it fills the intellectual gap overlooked by previous studies, which neglected to examine this aspect in the context of Bangladesh. Given Bangladesh's recent economic strides, understanding the impact of capital flight on its GDP growth is crucial. Limitations: This study's scope is confined to the usage of the residual technique to approximate capital dispersal. A more robust research framework might offer a wider spectrum of results and a more profound comprehension.