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Despite the abundant human and natural resources for development, Africa as a
whole and Nigeria in particular is still confronted with poverty, which remains the preeminent
contender for development attention. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number one
calls for the end of poverty in all forms by 2030, and this is a major development objective in
Akwa Ibom State as the government distributed 50 day old chicks with 6 bags of feeds and
6.2m Naira to 700 farmers across the 31 Local Government Areas in the state. Three (3)
objectives and three (3) research questions were raised. On the primary source of data
collection, 86 poultry farmers were randomly selected from the three (3) selected Local
Government Areas within Akwa Ibom State, and administered copies of questionnaires to
respondents in the study, 72 copies of questionnaire were properly filled and returned. The
questionnaires were structured and required the respondents to express their opinion using
Likert scale variant to assess poultry farming policy and poverty reduction under the Dakkada
Programme in Akwa Ibom State for the period 2015 to 2023. The study found that improving
sustainable livelihood opportunities for small holder poultry farmers is the most effective way
to lift rural people out of poverty. It also showed that poultry farming policy under the Dakkada
programme contributed immensely to improve the living standard of the citizens of Akwa Ibom
State as well as reducing the level of poverty. The study also recommended that efforts to
support and sustain poultry farming in Akwa Ibom State should become paramount and not to
divert fund meant for it to other things outside the policy, given the importance of poultry
farming in meeting the nutritional needs of the population and also safeguarding against
potential food shortages in the state.
The Role of Machine Learning in Enhancing Cybersecurity in Financial S...
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Ashraf Shahriar*
Department of Finance, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
33-43
The rapid digitalization of financial services in Bangladesh has increased the sector's
vulnerability to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a critical concern. Traditional security
measures are proving insufficient against evolving cyber risks, necessitating advanced
technologies for effective threat detection and mitigation. Machine Learning (ML) has emerged
as a powerful tool in enhancing cybersecurity by enabling real-time threat detection, anomaly
detection, fraud prevention, and predictive risk assessment. This research explores the role of
ML in enhancing cybersecurity in the financial services sector of Bangladesh. ML algorithms,
such as supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, are
used to analyze vast amounts of transactional data, detect suspicious patterns, and automate
security protocols. The study examines how financial institutions in Bangladesh leverage MLdriven cybersecurity solutions, including fraud detection systems, intrusion detection systems
(IDS), behavioral analytics, and biometric authentication. Additionally, it evaluates the
challenges of implementing ML-based cybersecurity, such as data privacy concerns, model
interpretability, and regulatory compliance. Given the rising cyber threats, including phishing,
ransomware, and identity theft, this research highlights the need for strong AI-driven security
frameworks and collaborative industry-government initiatives to safeguard financial institutions
in Bangladesh. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of ML-based
cybersecurity solutions and recommend strategies for financial organizations to strengthen their
cyber resilience in an increasingly digital financial landscape.
To investigate the strategies used by e-commerce companies to improve...
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Ashraf Shahriar*
Department of Finance, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
17-32
: The rapid adoption of e-commerce has revolutionized global markets, bringing
unprecedented convenience to both consumers and businesses. However, this growth has also
come with significant security issues, including data leaks, fraud, and fund theft, which threaten
user trust. This study explores the strategies e-commerce companies in Bangladesh are using to
improve the security of online transactions. The study focuses on the unique challenges facing
this emerging market and aims to determine the effectiveness of existing security measures such
as encryption, multi-factor authentication, secure payment gateways, and fraud detection
systems. The study also explores the role of government regulations, customer perceptions, and
industry collaboration in promoting a secure e-commerce environment. Through a mixedmethods approach, including questionnaires and interviews with e-commerce stakeholders, the study provides actionable insights to improve transaction security. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of a safer e-commerce ecosystem in Bangladesh, ensuring sustainable growth and consumer trust in the digital market.
Zero Carbon Emission must be achieved at the Earliest for Sustained Gr...
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Bijay Kumar Sharma*
Retired Professor, National Institute of Technology Patna, 800005 Bihar India
8-16
In 1750, man-kind moved from agriculture and artisanship era to Industrial
era.Carbon dioxide was 280 ppm in the pristine atmosphere. Today man made activities have
enhanced the concentration of Carbon Dioxide to 400ppm resulting in Global Warming and
Climate Change.The devastating effects of Global Warming and Climate Change are: erratic
weather patterns: heat waves, floods, severe storms and hurricanes,loss of polar ice and rising
sea levels. Apart from Carbon Dioxide there are water vapour, methane, nitrous oxide and
florinated gases. Seeing the formidable challenge to sustainable development strategy The Paris
Agreement was signed in 2015 an International Treaty on Climate Change to which 196 Nations
and Governments were signatory at COP21. Under Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change
[IPCC] 90 countries are covered and 80% global emission are set on zero emission path.At
COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact was signed in which India declared a 5 point agenda for achieving
net zero emission by 2070. At COP28 Resource Hub, 28th Annual Climate Climate Change
conference in Dubai, UAE, 2023 held. 150 countries participated. In 2023, Convention on
Biological Diversity was held and High Sea Treaty was signed in June 2023. Frame work
convention on Climate Change is keeping track of Climate Change Aid to developing countries .
Pathways to zero emission and limiting Global Warming to 1.5 degree centigrade above preindustrial level have been laid down in Climate Change Conferences. Urban Heat Islands have to be dealt with tailored city specific action plans. Nitrous Oxide in Agriculture has to be dealt with by Organic Farming.Water produces 95% of Green House effect. The Water cycle has to be
regulated. Indian agenda to help Paris Agreement to achieve its Sustainable Strategic Goals is
described.