With the advent of fast internet connections in our country, the e-commerce sector has boomed. Every day, a huge number of transactions occur as businesses conduct their operations without even meeting their clients face to face. But is this method of conducting business truly safe and secured?

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) says only five countries, including Bangladesh of the 45 least developed countries (LDCs), achieved economic growth at 7 percent or higher in 2017.

The UN has predicted a steady economic growth for Bangladesh this year and the next year, but voiced concern over rising