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The Informal Financial Sector in Bangladesh: An Appraisal of its Role in Development — A Comment

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  • Anwar Ahmed, 1994. "The Informal Financial Sector in Bangladesh: An Appraisal of its Role in Development — A Comment," Development and Change, International Institute of Social Studies, vol. 25(3), pages 635-640, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devchg:v:25:y:1994:i:3:p:635-640
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7660.1994.tb00529.x
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