CSR Conception and Implications by Commercial Banks in the Context of Bangladesh: A Comparative Study on Selected Commercial Banks

Abstract

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is presently one of the most discussed topics by government, non-government and by business itself. CSR movement has gathered great momentum over the past number of years and is now regarded as most prevalent. The purpose of the study is to provide an in-depth scenario of CSR practices by commercial banks in Bangladesh. The study has been taken to observe different regulatory framework of CSR by commercial banks and their contribution. This study found CSR practices by commercial banks are quite scant in comparison to their earned profits. The study reveals that commercial banks are trying to swell up their contribution in accordance with Bangladesh Bank's proper guidelines regarding CSR practices.