ABSTRACT
Emerging Market Economies (EMEs) has attracted significant attention from the academic community during the last two decades or so. The term ‘emerging market economies’ was first employed in 1981 and it refers to a business phenomenon that is not fully described by or limited to geography or economic strength. The concept Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which has gained traction in the management domain, has a long history in Western countries. Moral free space emerging from institutional voids enables organisations to use their agency in defining CSR and level of CSR engagement in emerging economies. CSR enables managers and decision-makers to manage the needs and expectations of both internal and external stakeholders. Since 2016, Bangladesh has been witnessing an economic growth of above 7%, which contributes to remarkable progress in reducing poverty. Religion in Bangladesh plays a dominant role in shaping individuals’ ethical perceptions.
