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Impacts of climate change on cropping pattern in coastal region of Bangladesh : a case study of Sharankhola Upazila , Bagerhat
(BRAC University, 2012)
Natural disaster occurs almost every year in Bangladesh due to climate change. Crop
agriculture is often constrained by different hazards and disasters such as floods,
droughts, soil and water salinity, cyclones and storm ...
Reduction of flood risk by indigenous knowledge at Alekdiar Char of Shibalaya Upazila in Manikganj district
(BRAC University, 2012)
The present study tries to identify the livelihood practices of the char dwellers. It also focus to
assess their economic condition in relation to livelihood practices. Local people’s
participation in the research process ...
Landslide risk reduction of the informal foothill settlements of Chittagong city through strategic design measure
(BRAC University, 2012)
Globally Bangladesh is recognized as one of the most vulnerable countries to natural
calamities. Along with cyclones and floods; two most discussed and disastrous hazards of the country, landslides have caused the death ...
Recovery of Household-level assets: Towards a cyclone resilent community
(BRAC University, 2012)
Globally Bangladesh is recognized as one of the most vulnerable countries to natural
calamities. Along with cyclones and floods; two most discussed and disastrous hazards of
the country, landslides have caused the death ...
Community-based management of Glacial Lake outburst flood : a case study of Samdingkha village in Bhutan
(BRAC University, 2012)
Climate change is contributing to increased melting of glaciers and formation of
glacial lakes. The threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) is posing a serious
threat to the lives and livelihoods of the Bhutanese ...
Motivating volunteers : a case of cyclone preparedness programme volunteers in Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2012)
Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) volunteers are increasingly being relied
upon to aware people living in the coastal belt of Bangladesh for reducing loss of
lives and assets due to cyclone. This volunteerism is ...