Browsing Thesis & Dissertation (Postgraduate Programs in Disaster Management) by Title
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Volunteerism in disaster management: case of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2018)Volunteering is generally considered as an altruistic activity and is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. In return, this activity produces a feeling of self-worth and respect; however, there is no ... -
Vulnerability and user awareness level assessment of fire risks of high-rise buildings in Dhaka City: A study of Mohakhali commercial area
(Brac University, 2022-03)Dhaka City grew in a spontaneous and unplanned way. A huge population with weak services and facilities further increases its vulnerability. Government offices have very inadequate control over the growth trend. In ... -
Women's livelihood resilience and adaptation options for climate change
(BRAC University, 2008-09)Climate disaster. like flood puts a lot of pressure on women whose responsibility is still that of keeping families together and feeding them. tip until now. a gender perspective has been mainly lacking from the international ... -
Youth volunteers as change agents in disaster response
(BRAC University, 2015)When disaster strikes the local youth are the first ones to respond. Volunteerism has been present since the beginning of human history. The youth constitute one third of total population in Bangladesh. For this important ...