Assessing the Present Status of e-Commerce in Bangladesh : Problems, Prospects, and Way Forward

E-commerce is the most recent manifestation of the dynamic nature of trade: a significant and logical evolutionary step in how international trade occurs. Today, e-commerce is transforming the national and international trade landscape. This article examines the Bangladeshi experience in e-commerce, focusing on the role of the national environment and policies and their impacts of barriers to the successful operation of e-commerce. The paper also looks into the e-Commerce issues specifically relevant to SMEs as its contribution to GDP is more than ninety percents