https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/17 2026-10-22T22:31:39Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1632 Internship Report; Host Organization: Friendship NGO Jahan, Nusrat My internship involved creating a range of materials, including case stories, awareness resources, communication tools, project documentation, and child-friendly educational content. During my field visit to Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, I was able to observe project activities and meet the field teams and the community members. My varied experiences gave me a deeper understanding of the flow of an organization’s work, from planning and documentation to implementation. This internship report is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology (BSS), 2026. 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1631 Sustainable urban development in Dhaka through the lens of smart city initiatives: a policy implementation analysis of MRT Line 6 and the a2i e-governance program Shameem, Mafruha Binte This study evaluates the contributions of Dhaka’s Mass Rapid Transit Line 6 (MRT-6) and Aspire to Innovate (a2i) to sustainable smart city development. Using secondary data from 2019–2024, it assesses policy alignment with SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda, measures performance using selected SDG 11 and ISO 37122:2019 indicators, and identifies implementation gaps. The findings show that MRT-6 has reduced travel time and increased ridership, while a2i has expanded its digital services. However, affordability, accessibility, institutional coordination, and monitoring remain significant challenges. The average score of approximately 3 out of 5 indicates moderate progress, highlighting the need for inclusive governance, effective monitoring, and equitable access to achieve sustainable urban development. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies, 2026. 2026-08-01T00:00:00Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1622 Community perception of non-economic loss and damage across climate-vulnerable region of Bangladesh: a case of Barisal, Kurigram and Sunamganj Zahin, Chowdhury Abrar This study examines community perceptions of Non-Economic Loss and Damage (NELD) caused by climate change in three vulnerable districts of Bangladesh: Barisal, Kurigram, and Sunamganj. Using a household survey of 300 respondents, the study identifies psychological, social, cultural, dignity-related, environmental, and place-based losses. Findings show that NELD is multidimensional and varies according to local hazards and livelihoods. The study highlights the need for participatory, community-centered, and context-sensitive approaches to Loss and Damage assessment and policy. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Science (MSS) in Development Studies, 2026. 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z https://ar.iub.edu.bd/handle/11348/1621 What we see, what we endure: representation of physical diseases in Bangladeshi cinema Munia, Shahrin Sultana This thesis examines how physical diseases are represented in selected Bangladeshi films and whether these representations reflect real-world disease prevalence or storytelling demands. Using qualitative content and thematic analysis of eight films covering HIV/AIDS, cancer, COVID-19, and fever, the study explores differences based on urban-rural settings, gender, social class, affluence, and religion. The findings show that cinematic disease representations are shaped more by stigma, drama, social conflict, and cultural context than by actual disease prevalence. The study also finds greater emphasis on urban healthcare, stronger social judgment toward female patients, and significant influence of social class on access to treatment and survival. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology (BSS), 2026. 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z