Browsing Thesis and Dissertation (Masters in Development Studies) by Title
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Indigenous knowledge & natural disaster preparedness in char land of Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2007-12)Since the 1970s, evidence that local knowledge and practices can help implementing organisations to improve disaster preparedness activities has grown; notwithstanding this evidence, the marginalisation of local knowledge ... -
Involuntary resettlement in Jamuna bridge project: impoverishment risks and reconstruction measures
(BRAC University, 2007-01)Development projects often entail displacement of population. Every year millions of people in the world are involuntarily displaced due to infrastructure building programs. The affected population is seldom properly ... -
The livelihood dependency of Khasia community on betel leaf cultivation at Lawachara National park, Moulavibazar
(BRAC University, 2008-10)Declaration of an area as "protected" is known to threaten the livelihoods of forest dependent communities. In Bangladesh - as in most developing countries - the livelihoods of forest dwellers are largely dependant on ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Performance of EPZs in Bangladesh: special focus on backward linkages
(BRAC University, 2004-07)Export Processing Zone (EPZ) has turned out to be a widely used instrument of export expansion and outward orientation by developing countries. These zones are established, often as enclaves, to attract foreign investment ... -
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 ... -
Prospects & problems of women entrepreneurs: a study of Dhaka City
(BRAC University, 2008-12)The study was conducted to have an overview of the existing condition of women entrepreneurs in Dhaka city in line with their problems and prospects. It was also conducted to come up with recommendations and suggestions ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Role of information & communication technology (ICT) in rural poverty alleviation
(BRAC University, 2008-12)For lack of access to information, poor people are facing problems in different ways. If the poor people do not know where employment opportunities are available they cannot get employment. A poor farmer needs to know about ... -
Role of Microcredit in urban poverty alleviation: a case study of shakti foundation for disadvantaged women
(BRAC University, 2007-09)The study has been conducted in fulfillment of the partial requirement for the degree Master of Development Studies, BRAC Development Institute, BRAC University. The title of the study is Role of Microcredit in Urban Poverty ... -
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 ... -
State of indigenous people's rights in Bangladesh : an analysis of bureaucratic and political sensibility
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A study of co-operative floodplain aquaculture: Daudkandi model
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A study on the effectiveness of the activities taken for street children in drop in centers
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A study on the status of rural distribution system: traditional vs alternative rural distribution model
(BRAC University, 2008-12)Most marketers realize that Bangladesh is on the change, economy is vibrant, incomes are rising; and the habits, preferences and attitudes are changing rapidly. There is, thus, an emerging need to build expertise in rural ... -
Union parishad and poverty reduction strategies at the local level: A study of governance failure
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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, ... -
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 ...