Social Progress - Ethics & Policy

Official Islam in Post-Soviet Central Asia: A Study of the fatwas by Tajikistan's 'Ulama Council (2015-2017)

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Islamic Tradition Meets Social Science: The Case of 'Islamic Psychology'

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Religion and Politics in the Syrian Crisis: A Study of Islamic Discourses on Refugees (2011-2017)

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Ethical Banking and Islamic Banking: A Comparison of Triodos Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited

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This paper is an attempt to provide comprehensive comparison between Ethical Finance and Islamic Finance. Authors undertake an analysis of the content of balance sheet disclosures of two banks, namely Islmai Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) as an ideal Islamic Bankd and Triodos Bank as an ideal Ethical Bank. Furthermore, authors evaluate the similarities and divergences of business principles and practices of these banks, and provide policy recommendations.