A Thesis Proposal On D-8 & Bangladesh: Opportunities & Barriers

D-8 & Bangladesh: Opportunities & Barriers

Supervised by
Mohammad Monirul Islam

Lecturer, Department of International Business University of Dhaka.

Prepared by
Md.Lokman Hossen Roll No-38 IB -2nd Batch, BBA-15th Batch Department of International Business University of Dhaka.

Date of Submission: 7Th April, 2013

Abstract
D-8 is one of the potential organizations for economic cooperation among 319 bilateral and multilateral commercial blogs. D-8, also known as Developing-8, is an organization for development cooperation among the following countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. The objectives of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation are to improve member states position in the global economy, diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, enhance participation in decision-making at international level, and improve standards of living. Bangladesh is one of the developing countries among the member countries. It is an emerging economy in the world. Hence Bangladesh has large opportunities to create a stronger platform for giving a boost to trade and investment within the member countries. Its an opportunity to make business linkage and promote trade and investment. Itll help brand Bangladesh in the industrial sector. Bangladesh can attract investment, both in joint ventures and direct, and expand Bangladesh's export market to the member countries in different sectors, including readymade garments, automotive and cement, ICT, energy and environmental conservation, food industries and technology cooperation. At the same time Bangladesh would face some threats including geographical location, political instability, public sentiment etc. But none of them is a major barrier. If Bangladesh can use its low labor cost advantage, investment-oriented environment and quick transportation facilities, Bangladesh can make a win -win situation.

Objectives
The main objectives of this thesis are to: Evaluate the opportunities of Bangladesh to engage in international business regarding D-8. Evaluate the barriers of Bangladesh to engage in international business regarding D-8.

Limitations
Time constraint Difficulty to access to information Unable to collect primary data

METHODOLOGY
This thesis is based on secondary data. I will collect data from internet, D-8 seminars and workshops held in different member countries through internet. This paper will be based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Time Budget:
Activity Information collection Data analysis and report preparing Report submission Time schedule May 11,2013 May 20, 2013 May 21,2013 May 25, 2013 May30,2013