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Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Banks’ Practice: Evidence from Bangladesh

Research in Corporate and Shari’ah Governance in the Muslim World: Theory and Practice

ISBN: 978-1-78973-008-1, eISBN: 978-1-78973-007-4

Publication date: 20 May 2019

Abstract

This chapter examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices by Islamic banks (IBs) in Bangladesh and to identify how these initiatives impact on citizens in a positive and a productive manner without compromising the ethics and values. CSR data and the information of seven IBs in Bangladesh were considered to analyse sector-wise CSR expenditures, as well as in the specialised areas focussing on religious values, from 2007–2010. Results indicate that most of the IBs are committed to CSR practice. This may motivate conventional banks to spend more on CSR to compete with their counterparts. Consequently, the total inflow of resources from the banks towards social wellbeing may also increase. The study finds that IBs share some common areas in conducting CSR activities similar to their conventional counterparts. IBs are also engaged in some additional areas due to their mandatory compliance with the shari’ah. The study finds a significantly increasing trend of CSR expenditures and engagements by IBs.

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Ahmad, A.U.F. and Rahman, S. (2019), "Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Banks’ Practice: Evidence from Bangladesh", Azid, T., Alnodel, A.A. and Qureshi, M.A. (Ed.) Research in Corporate and Shari’ah Governance in the Muslim World: Theory and Practice, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 305-314. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78973-007-420191032

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