Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management (PPDM): Recent submissions
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Unplanned urbanization of Dhaka city: increase of rainfall induced flood vulnerability
(BRAC University, 2006-09)Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh is one of the most populous megacities in the world. As the growth of urban population tacking place at an exceptionally rapid rate, the city is unable to cope with changing situations ... -
State of disaster risk management in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2006-09)This study is aimed at giving an idea about where we are standing regarding disaster risks in Dhaka. It started with the disaster management context at the national level and detailed out the development and urban management ... -
Role of the corporate sector in earthquake disaster: a case study of Dhaka city
(Department of Architecture, BRAC University, 2006-09)Natural hazards are inevitable phenomenon all around the world and when the hazards go beyond human capabilities to cope with, and then it turns into disaster. In the past the number of disasters and their impact on human ... -
Coping mechanism at char communities with reference to the persons with disabilities: case study of Sirajganj
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A study on coastal water pollution of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal
(BRAC University, 2006-09)The natural disasters have been regularly taking toll on the people and the resources of Bangladesh. Natural disaster causes inexpressible damage to lives, properties, livestock, life support systems and infrastructures. ...
