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An algorithm for restricted normal form to solve dual type non-canonical linear fractional programming problem
(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 ... -
Ambiguities and tensions in the role and use of English in Bangladesh
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016-10)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
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016)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
(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
(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
(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
(© 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
(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
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016)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
(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
(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, ... -
Between garrulity and utility - the impact of talk shows
(BRAC University, 2010)This paper seeks to highlight the increasingly meaningful role that the television talk shows have acquired over the last few decades. In the West where the talk show featured first, it created a profound effect on the ... -
The business graduate employability in Bangladesh: dilemma and expected skills by corporate world
(BRAC University, 2007)Unemployment scenario of the graduate level in Bangladesh has been a serious problem. Lately, graduates are more prone to acquire business education, which is more transferable to the job. Despite that, the business graduates ... -
Climate change adaptation policies in Bangladesh: gap analysis through a gender lens
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016)Policy reform is a necessary approach to implementing appropriate responses to climate change. Despite the acceptance of the role of gender in determining vulnerabilities related climate change, low reorganization has ... -
Combined effects of radiation and heat generation on MHD natural convection flow along a vertical flat plate in presence of heat conduction
(BRAC University, 2009)Study of the effects of radiation and heat generation on MHD natural convection flow of an incompressible viscous electrically conducting fluid along a vertically placed flat plate in presence of heat conduction is considered. ... -
Comfort with courtyards in Dhaka apartments
(BRAC University, 2007)The building activities in the residential arena of Dhaka are primarily involved in mid to high rise apartments of various sizes and styles in almost every available space. The majority of these, mostly six storied, are ... -
Community economic development ultimately ensures social development
(BRAC University, 2008)Community Economic Development (CED), a North American perspective which focuses on creating employment, income maintenance, empowering powerless and poor people, business development, sharing ownership, and government ... -
A comparative study on dispersivity of Arsenic among Surma, Sari and Volaganj sand
(BRAC University, 2011)Transport mechanism of Arsenic (As) through the Surma, Sari and Volaganj sand is the prime concern of this study. Three column leaching tests were performed to find the dispersivity property of As. Numerous physical ... -
Comparing the performance of time series models for forecasting exchange rate
(BRAC University, 2008)In this paper an attempt has been made to compare different time series models to forecast exchange rate. A survey of literature shows that continuous debate is going on whether exchange rate follows a random walk or it ... -
Comperative analysis of loan recovery among nationalized, private and islamic commercial banks of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2006)Bangladesh has a unique Banking system with multiple types of Banking with Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Commercial Banks (FCBs), Islamic Commercial Banks (ICBs), Specialized ...
