Master of Development Studies (MDS) Program: Recent submissions
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Intersectionality in human capital development of indigenous women in Dhaka: mapping the journey in education, employment, and choice of partner
(Brac University, 2023-04)The research recognizes the emerging phenomenon of Indigenous women moving away from the geographical confinements of their homeland and long-held association with informal employment. It seeks to understand their journey ... -
Intersectionality in human capital development of indigenous women in Dhaka: mapping the journey in education, employment, and choice of partner
(Brac University, 2023-04)The research recognizes the emerging phenomenon of Indigenous women moving away from the geographical confinements of their homeland and long-held association with informal employment. It seeks to understand their journey ... -
Livelihood of tea garden laborer: a study on selected tea gardens of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2023-05)The main objective of this study was to determine the livelihood adopted by the tea workers in the selected tea gardens. The study was conducted at tea gardens of Sreemangal Upazilla of Moulvibazar districts. Data were ... -
Forest Governance at the Local Level: A study on Social Forestry Institutions in Dhaka Forest Division, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2008-11)Since early 80s Social Forestry has achieved special focus in Bangladesh forestry sector. It has brought a significant shift in forest management through bringing both the conservation of forest reserves and poverty ... -
Return and reintegration experience of Bangladeshi domestic migrant workers during Covid-19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2021-12)Many Bangladeshi female domestic migrant workers working abroad returned home during the COVID-19 pandemic. There were many causes for the return of these migrant domestic women workers. Short-term and long-term challenges ... -
Women migration in Bangladesh: returnee migrants and re-migration challenges during COVID-19
(Brac University, 2021-12)In Bangladesh, women mostly migrate as unskilled domestic worker and a small number of semi-skilled and skilled women workers migrate to other work sectors. Unskilled migrant workers face vulnerability during any crisis ... -
The COVID 19 implication on plastic pollution in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2021-12)Bangladesh has one of the world's highest population densities. The country was just named one of the world's most polluted emerging countries. Despite its poor air quality, the country's overall environmental situation ... -
Covid-19: digital divide and its impact on the educational lives of the secondary students in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-01)Ever since the widespread use of ICT, the digital divide has been prominent across different socioeconomic groups and gender in Bangladesh (Zahan, 2021). Moreover, the digital platform being the only medium to study during ... -
Pandemic, returned female migrants and the question of reintegration: precariousness and possibilities
(Brac University, 2022-01)COVID-19 has made life even more precarious for Bangladeshi female migrant workers. During the pandemic, they faced unfair treatments, wage theft, and other forms of exploitation in the host countries. A large number of ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on the migrant remittance flow of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2021-12)This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on Bangladesh's migrant remittances, based on the highest remittance received during the pandemic, with in-depth interviews with key informants to explore various explanations, ... -
Socio-economic constraints in re-entering the labour market during COVID-19 crisis and the resilience of female workers living in urban informal settlements
(Brac University, 2021-12)COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted women globally, especially their livelihoods. In Bangladesh, female workers in the informal sector not only lost their livelihoods at a higher rate compared to their male counterparts ... -
Impact of COVID 19 on Bangladesh's environment and climate change trajectory and SDGs goals
(Brac University, 2021-12)Human activities have long impacted the earth’s environment and climate. Whereas environmental impacts have been a part of policy concern for some decades, climate change (CC) concerns are a more recent phenomenon and have ... -
Exploring the challenges of the implementation of public health directives that Bangladesh faced during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Brac University, 2021-12)Before the identification of the first case of COVID-19 in Bangladesh (on March 8th, 2020), the healthcare system of Bangladesh was already struggling with multiple challenges and limitations. Therefore, with a weaker ... -
Women’s perceptions towards ride-sharing services: The case of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2020-08)The global ride-sharing industry is booming and Bangladesh is no exception. Today, it makes up almost a quarter of Bangladesh’s transport sector. It has increased the mobility of the middle class in big cities such as ... -
A microhistory of a mass mobilisation: Peasant agency and solidarity in the 1990 anti-shrimp movement of polder 22, Khulna
(Brac University, 2020-09)Karunamoyee Sarder was killed in November, 1990 while leading a protest against shrimp aquaculture in Polder 22 of Paikgacha, Khulna, Bangladesh. Karunamoyee and other landless protestors were attacked with guns and ... -
Urban mobility & inequality in public services in Dhaka city: An analysis of accessibility of transportation for people with disabilities (Pwds)
(Brac University, 2019-12)Dhaka city lacks accessible, available, acceptable, reliable, safe, comfortable and affordable transportation system for people with disabilities creating barriers to their mobility. The study, through secondary sources, ... -
Prolonged digital screen effect on preschool children: an analysis from the perception of parents of Dhaka
(Brac University, 2018)Availability of devices with display screen are increasing rapidly even in developing countries like Bangladesh. Little or no concern is usually given to regulate a healthy guidelines for children’s device use. Parents are ... -
Women’s decision making from men’s view: a perception analysis from the city of Dhaka
(Brac University, 2018-12)The ability of women to make decisions that affect the personal circumstances of their own lives is an essential aspect of empowerment and serves as an important contributor to women’s overall welfare. There has been ... -
Residents perception of green spaces for urban sustainability: a case study in Dhaka city
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Urban green space reduces noise pollution and improves air quality in the cities and thus, contributes to urban sustainability. The concept of urban sustainability is gaining attention to the city side stakeholders across ... -
Climate change and urban resilience: a study on the city of Dhaka
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Among all Asian cities, Dhaka is the most vulnerable to climate change impacts having lower adaptive capacity, higher exposure and higher sensitivity. For its huge urban poor population a variable and unpredictable climate ...
