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Morbidities among older people in Bangladesh: evidence from an ageing survey
(BRAC University, 2006)
In recent decades, the population structure in many countries has been reshaping due to combined effect of falling fertility and increased life expectancy. Because of demographic interaction, a trend of increasing proportion ...
Occurrences of corrosion: causes and prevention
(BRAC University, 2006)
Corrosion of metal is a ubiquitous phenomenon that occurs in various forms. Atmospheric or uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, and microbial corrosion are most familiar forms of corrosion. This note briefly demonstrates ...
Unified approach of generalized inverse and its applications
(BRAC University, 2006)
This paper deals with Unified Approach of Generalized inverse (g-inverse) and its applications. General approaches of generalized inverses with a special convergence are discussed. Derivation of g-inverse by using minimal ...
The rural Bangladeshi courtyard
(BRAC University, 2006)
In rural settlements of the predominant floodplains of Bangladeshi, an intrinsic component is the extended family homestead. The layout of the homestead is defined by the courtyard, formed by the arrangement of dwelling ...
Corporate governance reporting as a voluntary disclosure: A study on the annual reports of Square Group
(BRAC University, 2006)
Corporate governance refers to the manner in which a corporation is directed, and laws and customs affecting that direction. It includes the laws governing the formations of firms, the by-laws established by the firm itself, ...
Indian influences: Interpretations in le corbusier's architecture for the tropoical environment
(BRAC University, 2006)
Tropical architecture of Le Corbusier, one of the masters of modern architecture, has made immense influences worldwide. This paper tries to rediscover the master architect in terms of inputs he obtained from the context ...
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 ...
Teaching language from literature background: bringing the best of two worlds
(BRAC University, 2006)
Teaching English Foundation courses at the undergraduate level by teachers from literature background is a common scenario in the private universities of Bangladesh. Though there have been debates regarding the appropriateness ...
Scaling up: the BRAC experience
(BRAC University, 2006)
BRAC, a development NGO based in Bangladesh, has demonstrated an extraordinary aptitude for program expansion, or ‘scaling up’. Only thirty-four years old, the organization is today the largest NGO in the world, with ...
Supplementary cementing materials for high performance concrete
(BRAC University, 2006)
Supplementary cementing material is an important component of high performance concrete. In particular, the incorporation of supplementary cementing material is essential when the high strength and durability become the ...