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Impact of foreign direct investment and trade openness on economic growth of Bangladesh: an empirical analysis
(Brac University, 2019-08)
This paper assesses the relationship between FDI, international trade and economic growth of
Bangladesh in the presence of macroeconomic instability, by empirically analyzing available
data over the time period of 1980 ...
Nogor Baul: fusion music in contemporary Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-05-14)
Nogor Baul who is also known as James, is a very important figure in our country. Through his
great contribution he has made a special place in the hearts of the people. He flourished rock music
in the context of Bangladeshi ...
Impact of manufacturing industry specific FDI inflow on economic growth
(BRAC University, 2018-09)
Investment is hailed as the primary proponent of growth in all economies which makes Foreign Direct Investment inflow a necessary and important part of growth analysis. The FDI decision however depends on the innovation ...
A study on the socio economic realities of Bangladesh based dancers: understanding their financial struggles and industry issues that set dance as a marginalized profession in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-12)
This paper highlights the major nuances that constitute the life of a professional dancer in Bangladesh, within the local dance industry that exists. Given the socio-economic backdrop that Bangladesh has, earning from ...
Minority politics of Bengal muslims in late colonial era and their understanding of Pakistan
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-01)
This thesis reviews how the idea of Pakistan was accepted and explicated by the Bengali Muslims in late colonial era. The question of cultural autonomy was resolved by them based on linguistic, cultural and religious aspects ...
Identity in flux: a comparative study of Manta and Beday
(BRAC Univeristy, 2018-07-11)
Manta is one of the oldest traditional occupational communities who live in the southwest region of Bangladesh. This traditional occupational community lives on a boat which is severed as their own residence where they ...
A Theoretical approach to the equity vs. efficiency argument for income taxes
(BRAC University, 2013-04-25)
Since the start of the economic crisis, many economists had wondered about the best way to get out of
this situation. Seeing the massive movements directed at inequality, this author wondered if inequality
was built into ...
A new world view and the promises of Tabligh: an ethnographic study
(Brac University, 2019-07)
The Tablighi Jamaat is a self-proclaimed non-political, transnational Islamic reform movement which was initiated in India in the 1920's. The founder of the Tablighi Jamaat, Moulana Muhammad Ilyas (1885-1944), founded the ...
Socioeconomic inequalities affecting adult obesity in rural Bangladesh: evidence from the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey
(Brac University, 2019)
The rising prevalence of obesity represents an important public health issue. The
burden of obesity is increasing in the world as well as in Bangladesh. This research
aims to know whether socioeconomic inequality exists ...
Unemployment with Educational Attainments in Lower Middle Income Countries: 1994-2017
(BRAC University, 2018-09)
This paper empirically investigates how the overall unemployment rate in lower middle income countries is augmented by labor forces with different level of educational attainments by focusing on three distinguished level ...