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Reliability of rainwater harvesting system in the coastal Bangladesh: a conceptual framework for cluster approach Tank Sharing Model
(Brac University, 2022-10)
Despite having an average annual rainfall of 2400mm- 2600mm rainwater harvesting is still considered as “Seasonal solution” for drinking water sources in the coastal area of Bangladesh. Given the phenomenon of “Too much ...
Evaluating vulnerability and resilience in the face of earthquake and fire risks
(Brac University, 2023-04)
The economic and cultural center of Bangladesh is Dhaka, the capital and biggest city of the country. Old Dhaka, the area's older section, is very significant to Bangladesh since it functions as a thriving center for ...
Cause of repetitive fire disaster in informal settlements and the importance of community based disaster risk mitigation
(Brac University, 2023-12)
The growth of informal settlements has increased massively in developing countries in the last
few decades. The main pull factor from rural to urban cities is the high possibility of job
opportunities for the migrating ...
Needs of resilient structure: a case study of flood disaster in Phuentsholing, Bhutan
(Brac University, 2023-12)
Climate change is contributing to changing of atmosphere which lead to lead to climate events
including disaster such as river flood, landslide and glacial lakes outburst in Bhutan. The threat
of river flood poses serious ...
Community based risk assesment on landslides in Siddhalekh-dhading
(Brac University, 2023-05)
Landslide is one of the most recurring and damage inducing disaster around the world as well as in Nepal. Despite being a recurring disaster in Siddhalekh Rural Municipality, one of the remote areas of Nepal, the events ...
Assessment of faecal sludge management system in Rohingya response refugees camps, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar
(Brac University, 2024-03)
Bangladesh is currently experiencing the world’s fastest increasing Rohingya refugee
settlement issue. With limited resources and available space, managing feces sludge in
emergency settlements with a high population ...
Analyzing female humanitarian workers’ challenges: a case of humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan
(Brac University, 2024-09)
This paper explores the numerous difficulties and challenges experienced by female humanitarian workers within humanitarian organizations currently working in Afghanistan. humanitarian organizations play an important role ...
An inquiry into the causes of water logging and the coping strategies of the urban poor: a case of the railway slum, Khulna
(BRAC University, 2024-04)
Developing countries like Bangladesh frequently deal with various socio-economic challenges,
especially urban poverty. Despite making an essential contribution to the national GDP, the urban
poor population lacks proper ...
Integrating architecture in rainwater harvesting for climate and disaster resilience in coastal cities: a case study of Cox’s Bazar
(BRAC University, 2024-07)
Water scarcity is crucial global challenge due to rapid urbanization, population explosion, climate change and global warming. As a result, creative and sustainable methods of managing water resources are essential to ...