This presentation will discuss the enigmatic nature of Bangladesh, focusing on the worldview of the nation and its capacity to overcome present challenges. Although seen as an impoverished nation, Bangladesh has much to offer. It is quite an enigma due to its burgeoning growth sector and various opportunities despite the challenges of governance, poor infrastructure and low human capital.
Dr. Syed Saad Andaleeb is a Distinguished Professor of Marketing at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Dr. Andaleeb earned his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1989. His research and teaching interests include marketing management and strategy; marketing research methods; management of marketing channels and physical distribution; international marketing and business strategy; inter-organizational exchange behavior; and social marketing. Dr. Andaleeb has completed numerous consulting studies for local business and community organizations, including the Erie Community Blood Bank and the United Way of Erie County. He was named to the roster of consultants for The World Bank and The United Nation Fund for Population Activities.