Browsing by Author "Rahman, Atiya"
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Analyzing B2B digital communication: an Example from Robi
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Bangladesh and Covid-19: Reversals and resilience
(Institute of Development Studies, 2022-07-27)This article examines two primary data sets to identify the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on different sectors and vulnerable populations in Bangladesh. It attempts to identify how the trends in sectors such as agriculture, ... -
Dipta Garments Limited. (DIRD Group) HRM & Compliance, Production, IE, Merchandising and Commercial
(Brac University, 2021-05)My internship program is from 6 th February, 2021 to 6 th May, 2021 and covered 576 hours. In this time I have gathered practical idea about different department & factory of Dipta Garments Ltd. It is one of the largest ... -
From knowing our needs to enacting change: findings from community consultations with indigenous communities in Bangladesh
(© 2015 BioMed Central Ltd., 2015)Introduction: Indigenous peoples are among the most marginalized peoples in the world due to issues relating to well-being, political representation, and economic production. The research consortium Goals and Governance ... -
From knowing our needs to enacting change: findings from community consultations with indigenous communities in Bangladesh
(International Journal for Equity in Health, 2015-06)Introduction: Indigenous peoples are among the most marginalized peoples in the world due to issues relating to well-being, political representation, and economic production. The research consortium Goals and Governance ... -
A good mix against ultra-poverty? Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in Bangladesh
(Wiley Online Library, 2021-07-13)Published in the Review of Developmental Economics, the existing evidence from the article shows that programs that provide grants to productive assets along with training to very poor women increase labor supply, earnings, ... -
A good mix against ultra-poverty? Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) in Bangladesh
(Wiley, 2021-07-13)Existing evidence shows that programs that provide grants to productive assets along with training to very poor women increase labor supply, earnings, and consumption. In contrast, evidence on the effect of microcredit on ... -
Graduation approach to poverty reduction in the humanitarian context: Evidence from Bangladesh
(Wiley, 2023-01-18)Increasing forcibly displaced populations worldwide are adversely affecting the poorest host communities' livelihoods. Livelihood programmes can reduce this tension by addressing host communities' skills and capital ... -
How sustainable are the impacts of vocational training?: Evidence from BRAC’s intervention
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division, 2018-06)In Bangladesh, the school dropout rates at both the primary and secondary level are quite high. Majority of the school dropout children end up unemployed or in low-quality jobs. Hence, training programs can be a potential ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on small and medium enterprises in Bangladesh
(BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), 2020-12)Like other economic players, the novel pandemic severely hit small businesses—the larger source of growth and employment but also the most vulnerable sector—by disrupting national and international business networks, supply ... -
The impact of entrepreneurship training and credit on the labour market outcomes of disadvantaged young people
(Taylor and Francis, 2024-02-23)This paper estimates the impact of a program providing classroom and on-the-job entrepreneurship training followed by the provision of a loan to disadvantaged youth. We find that the program increases employment by seven ... -
An invisible workforce: The neglected role of cleaners in patient safety on maternity units
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2019-01-15)Hospital cleaning has been shown to impact on rates of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and good environmental hygiene is critical to quality care, yet those tasked with the role of ensuring a safe and clean ... -
Knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene management among the Rohingya refugee adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A mixed method study
(Emerald Publishing, 2021-05-15)Purpose About half of the 16% adolescents in the world experience menstruation. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a health concern and challenge especially in humanitarian situations as experienced by Myanmar Rohingya ... -
Labour market outcomes and child marriage: Evidence from BRAC's skills training programme
(Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, 2023-05)Inadequate employment opportunities and child marriage are major challenges for female adolescents in many developing countries. Using panel data on a group of 14-18-year-old Bangladeshi adolescents receiving vocational ... -
Learning in lockdown
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Livelihood of slum-dwellers: Findings from baseline survey of ultra-poor program
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division, 2016-07)The groundbreaking program of BRAC titled “Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction-Targeting the Ultra Poor (CFPR-TUP)” commenced in 2002 with the intention to meet the challenge to reach and help the ultra-poor. ... -
Microenterprises are struggling and in need of support
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Need assessment of the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division, 2017-08)There has been a continued influx of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) across the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar since 25 August 2017. As a consequence, the large numbers of people (FDMN) have unexpectedly ... -
Poor, old, and in need of help
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Reasons for formula feeding among rural Bangladeshi mothers: A qualitative exploration
(PLOS ONE, 2019-02-26)In Bangladesh the exclusive breastfeeding rate remains low and prelacteal, formula and bottle feeding is increasing. This study aims to explore reasons behind infant formula feeding practices from mothers, caregivers, and ...
