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An experiment on trust behavior: the endowment and reputation effect on fear, temptation, and cooperation in continuous trust game
(BRAC University, 2024-11)This thesis explores the dynamics of trust and trust-based behaviors such as fear, greed, and cooperation in a continuous trust game experiment, comparing a model based on the Prisoner's Dilemma with a proposed theoretical ... -
Access to education for Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-10)The thesis examines the nature of education that Rohingya refugee children accessed in Bangladesh with emphasis on the challenges the children come across in a seemingly endless humanitarian crisis. The purpose of the study ... -
Perception of university students towards circular economy in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-10)The circular economy, a sustainable approach to production and consumption, has been gaining traction globally, yet remains underexplored within the educational sector, particularly in Bangladesh. This study aims to ... -
Non-economic loss and damage in climate migration: the case of Korail slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-10)This thesis explores the non-economic loss and damage of climate induced migration in Korali Slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With climate change on a horizon, vulnerable communities in Bangladesh are increasingly displaced ... -
Breaking the glass ceiling: a study on the leadership role of women in the Bangladesh garment industry
(BRAC University, 2024-11)Bangladesh's Garment Industry (RMG) started its journey in the late 1970s in response to the worldwide demand for inexpensive garments and has come to the position it is in today. In the ensuing decades, Bangladesh, which ... -
From apathy to action: understanding the youth’s political engagement on social media in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-11)Social media has increased horizons and created a wide scope for people to interact, express and connect. While it has made scopes for efficient connectivity, it has also created a platform for the people to share thoughts ... -
Dimensions of belonging: the perception & preservation of non-Bengali Muslim ethnic identities in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2024-11)Despite the multiple migrations that took place following partition, the experiences of non-Bengali Muslim minorities remain understudied. This study aims to fill that gap. Through ethnographic qualitative methods, ... -
Dancing through the constraints the negotiations and navigations of a woman classical dancer within Bangladeshi society
(BRAC University, 2024-11)Dance, especially classical dance, is an integral part of cultural expression as it ties to a region’s history and cultural heritage. Yet, it is the dancers who often face questions and criticisms along the lines of ... -
Human-centered UX/UI design: the impact of anthropological methods on user experience and interface research and design
(BRAC University, 2024-12)This paper studies anthropological integration into UX/UI research and design, as a part of an internship experience at Wonderif Studio Pvt. Ltd., a company highly focused on brand experiences and design in Dhaka, ... -
The nuances of Bengali identity construction among Dhaka’s affluent middle class
(Brac University, 2024-07)This auto-ethnographic thesis examines how members of Dhaka’s affluent middle class, aged 22 to 36, conceptualise their Bengali identities through consumption and representation. This study recognises the fluid nature ... -
Balance between paid and unpaid labour a study on female garment workers in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-06)Bangladesh is a developing nation that many liberation warriors gave their lives for, and the textile sector was a major contributor to the country's financial difficulties. Women's empowerment has changed significantly ... -
Effects of unemployment on marriage in the United States (1990-2019)
(Brac University, 2024-10)The existing body of research indicates a pro-cyclical relationship between marriage and business cycle fluctuations. Building upon Schaller's (2012) investigation, this paper delves into whether this relationship persists, ... -
Taka-dollar exchange rate dynamics in relation to federal interest rates and the Bangladesh-USA trade balance: a time series analysis
(Brac University, 2024-06)This paper has studied and analyzed the impact of factors like the Federal Interest Rate and Bangladesh US trade balance on the Taka dollar exchange rate using time series analysis. Here, the co-integration relation of ... -
Mapping out factors that shape narratives of bodily autonomy for Bangladeshi youth
(Brac University, 2022)The discourse of consent, specifically the consent of our bodies is hyper-focused on situational narratives of consent breach. While the scope of this discourse fills a crucial role which formulates preventative guidelines ... -
Profitability of islamic banks: evidence from Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-01)The thesis investigates the impact of bank-specific factors on the profitable measures of Islamic Shariah based banks in Bangladesh for the period, 2014-2018. The sample contains bank level annual data of eight (08) Islamic ... -
Uncovering gender pay disparities: an examination of chinese gig workers' earnings and asset
(Brac University, 2024-04)The analysis utilized gender pay disparities among Chinese gig workers' earnings and asset ownership in Chinese households. To analyse the determinants of gig workers' earnings and asset ownership disparities, we avail ... -
A study of independent middle class women: accommodation crisis, living experiences & negotiation strategies in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022-10)As the economy expands its horizon, the number of citizens also populates a city, and Dhaka is no exception. Many of its inhabitants are women, including women who live independently in this city for numerous purposes. ... -
Effects of local wages on female joint decision of marriage and working: a cross-data analysis
(2024-05)This research investigates how rising local wages in Bangladesh influence young women's joint decisions regarding marriage and labor force participation. It conducts a comparative analysis of female involvement across ... -
Tracing the footprints of digital aggression: an ethnographic journey into cyber harassment against female activists in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)In the last few years, the utilization of social media by public figures, social advocates, and content creators has increased significantly, particularly in addressing social justice, including gender equality, human ... -
Young adult’s interest in getting married: increased interest in intimate wedding events
(Brac University, 2023-10-31)Marriage is an important event in every Bengali household as in this event the family gets to express their identity in the society by inviting every relative, friend, and neighbors. It has always been a grand event for ...
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