AN ANALYSIS ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE OPERATIONS OF JANATA BANK LIMITED: A STUDY ON SHER-E-BANGLA NAGAR CORPORATE BRANCH, DHAKA

Abstract

As the MBA program is a terminal degree, it is required to have an internship program for a period of three months on a reputable organization where I can gain practical experiences what I learned at my theoretical classes. I was keen to have my internship program at banking sector that is why I joined Janata Bank Ltd, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Branch, Dhaka as an internee for three months. They give me the opportunity to gain practical knowledge. Banking sector now-a-days plays an important role to the economy of a country, especially developing country like Bangladesh. Janata Bank Limited is one of the largest commercial bank of Bangladesh. The main objective of the bank is to provide all of banking services at the doorsteps of the people. The bank also participates in various social and development programs and takes part in implementation of various policies and promises made by the Government. Janata bank Limited plays a pioneering role in handling foreign exchange transactions. With wide network of branches at home and abroad, the bank maintains the largest volume of export-import business including home bound remittances. This internship report is aimed at providing comprehensive pictures to the areas of “Foreign Exchange Operations” of Janata Bank Limited and a pinpoint analysis of the operations and performances of the bank, also recommending for possible solution of problems. This report consists of seventh chapters. The first chapter deals with introduction of report, essential of the study. The second chapter deals with methodology. In this research simple random sampling method was used to select the sample respondents. The third chapter deals with organization profile. The fourth contains an overview of foreign exchange operations of Janata bank limited, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Corporate Branch, Dhaka. The fifth chapter deals with analysis of the study. The sixth chapter deals with strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat of Janata bank limited in banking sector. The seventh chapter contains summary of findings, conclusion, and recommendations. From my overall study it is concluded that, for the growth of foreign exchange business of this branch should increase export business and heir more talented manpower, also should search for potential clients