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Redevelopment of central jail area: Lalbagh, old Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2012-04)
Old dhaka is a place enriched with culture, tradition, history and a wonderful example of social
bonding. But as times passes we all are losing this essence of old dhaka because of lack of space
and facilities. As through ...
Impacts of climate change on cropping pattern in coastal region of Bangladesh : a case study of Sharankhola Upazila , Bagerhat
(BRAC University, 2012)
Natural disaster occurs almost every year in Bangladesh due to climate change. Crop
agriculture is often constrained by different hazards and disasters such as floods,
droughts, soil and water salinity, cyclones and storm ...
Post cyclone rehabilitation of agriculture in the Sidr affected areas in South West Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2011)
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster prone countries of the world. Every year the
country is experiencing one or more natural disasters like cyclone and flood.
Bangladesh is an agricultural country. But unfortunately ...
Motivating volunteers : a case of cyclone preparedness programme volunteers in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2012)
Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) volunteers are increasingly being relied
upon to aware people living in the coastal belt of Bangladesh for reducing loss of
lives and assets due to cyclone. This volunteerism is ...
Community-based management of Glacial Lake outburst flood : a case study of Samdingkha village in Bhutan
(BRAC University, 2012)
Climate change is contributing to increased melting of glaciers and formation of
glacial lakes. The threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) is posing a serious
threat to the lives and livelihoods of the Bhutanese ...
Design of readymade garments industry for fire safety
(BRAC University, 2011)
In Bangladesh businesses are growing at an ever fast rate. New businesses are opening everyday in every possible sector. Taking purchasing power parity into account Bangladesh is the 44th largest economy in the world. ...
Reduction of flood risk by indigenous knowledge at Alekdiar Char of Shibalaya Upazila in Manikganj district
(BRAC University, 2012)
The present study tries to identify the livelihood practices of the char dwellers. It also focus to
assess their economic condition in relation to livelihood practices. Local people’s
participation in the research process ...
Suitability of pond sand dilters as safe drinking water solution in storm surge prone areas of Bangladesh: a case study of Post-Aila situation in Shyamnagar, Satkhira district, Khulna
(BRAC University, 2011)
This study focuses on the suitability of Pond Sand Filter (PSF) as safe drinking water option in storm surge prone areas in the south-western coastal areas of Bangladesh both at normal times as well as during disasters. ...
People's perception in Early Warning System: a case study of Bhandara VDC Padariya-7 in Chitwan district, Nepal
(BRAC University, 2011)
Flood impact and vulnerability towards the poor people has always been significant aspect of issue and discussion worldwide. With the current climate change scenario and various studies in the past related to climate change ...
Climate change impact on livelihood and vulnerability: a case study of mushar community in saptari district in Nepal
(BRAC University, 2010-09)
Climate change impact and vulnerability towards the change on the poor people has always been significant aspect of issue and discussion worldwide. With the green house gases increasing various consequences of climate ...