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An algorithm for restricted normal form to solve dual type non-canonical linear fractional programming problem

Hossain, Mozzem; Morshed, Monjur; Uddin, Mohammad Forhad (BRAC University, 2007)

In this paper, an algorithm is presented to solve non-canonical linear fractional programming (LFP) problem, considering the restricted normal form. It provides a new way to solve all types of LFP problems. When the LFP ...

All for students: interviews & speeches

Chang, Vincent (Brac University, 2022-11)

This book is a collection of selected interviews and speeches I have given since my arrival in Dhaka three years ago. These thought pieces are about students and the transformational experience that a university ought ...

Ambiguities and tensions in the role and use of English in Bangladesh

Over the past few years, there has been a revival of interest in the English language in Bangladesh with the government putting a lot of emphasis on the teaching and learning of English. There have been a plethora of ...

Antibacterial resistance: a comparative study between clinical and environmental isolates

This comparative study was carried out to investigate the presence of antibiotic sensitive and resistant bacteria isolated from different environmental samples of Bangladesh with specific clinical strain obtained from ...

Application of sensitivity analysis in self purification of the Surma River , Bangladesh

Islam, Shriful; Alam, Md. J.B.; Haque, Md. A. (BRAC University, 2010)

The rivers which flow through a city show an appreciable decline in water quality but they are often difficult to specify the exact cause of deterioration. Also the treatment of pollution of river is very troublesome. This ...

Approaches to affordable and sustainable housing

Rahman, Mahbubur (BRAC University, 2009)

Squatter settlements provide housing to 30-70% of the urban population in many developing countries. They have grown enormous due to widespread poverty and inadequate housing finance and land development systems. Governments ...

Assesing needs and scopes of upgrading urban squatters in Bangladesh

Roy, Gouri S.; Abduallah, A.Q.M (BRAC University, 2005)

In almost all urban areas of developing countries squatter growth is a common phenomenon, characterized by filthy, dense, unhygienic and poorly-serviced human settlement, which can pose paramount threat to the discipline ...

Assessing willingness to pay for safe drinking water in Tala union of Satkhiradistrict, Bangladesh

Dey, Nepal C.; Parvez, Mahmood; Saba, Ratnajit; Khan, AS Moniruzzaman; Rahman, Md. Sajidur; Khanam, Roufa; Khan, Md. Reaz Uddin; Barna, Milan K.; Islam, Akramul (© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016)

The people of the coastal regioo of Bangladesh are facing severe difficulties in accessing safe drinking water mainly during the dry period. Tala upazila of Satkhira district is ooe of the most affected areas because of ...

Association between corporate governance and related party transactions: a case study of banking sector of Bangladesh

Sharkar, Mohammad Zakir Hossain; Sobhan, Md. Abdus; Sultana, Shahida (BRAC University, 2007)

This paper critically examines the relationship between corporate governance and related party transactions (RPTs). RPTs have become a global hot topic due to the link between undisclosed RPTs and the collapse of some high ...

Automation, heat loss reduction and optimum positioning of solar hot water system with storage tank in Bangladesh

Since time immemorial, the necessity for hot water has been indispensable regardless of the advent of modem technology. In the dawn of the 21st century, only the means to heat the water has changed - now we mostly use ...

Bangla-specific study of English Monophthongs

Hasan, S. M. Mohibul (BRAC University, 2013)

The non-phonetic nature of English spelling leads to unpredictable pronunciation. Thus, Bangla-speaking learners of English mispronounce English monophthongs--short and long vowels as contrasted with diphthongs--since they ...

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC): organizational innovation in population, health and development in Bangladesh in the context of the millennium development goals

Haider, Muhiuddin (BRAC University, 2007)

Bangladesh has marked strides to make in reaching the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)for child mortality and maternal health by 2015. Progress and achievements that have been made to date are recognized. However, ...