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An analysis of the nexus between female labour force participation and women’s empowerment in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2019-03)
This paper explores the links between Bangladesh’s economic growth in recent years and the contribution of women to that development by highlighting the ways in which this growth has not always been conducive to women’s ...
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 ...
Economic inequality and paretian welfare enonomics: some insinuating questions
(BRAC University, 2005-08)
This paper examines the academic soundness of the Pareto welfare criterion as a normative rule for evaluating alternative economic inequality scenarios and suggests that the criterion has several weaknesses, which wear off ...
Seasonal migration of labor in the autumn lean period: Evidence from Kurigram district, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2006-08)
Seasonal migration of labor in the autumn lean period is an important livelihood strategy for a large number of poor people in Northern Bangladesh. The nature of such migration differs from that of permanent internal ...
Environmental policy instruments use-design for improving E-waste management in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2021-03-21)
‘Electronic Waste’ or ‘E-waste’ management is a growing concern in Bangladesh, as the toxic
components of E-waste have a severe effect on health and the environment. The existing
policies for managing such environmental ...
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 ...