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Graduate Thesis [9]
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Community perception of non-economic loss and damage across climate-vulnerable region of Bangladesh: a case of Barisal, Kurigram and Sunamganj
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-09)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 ... -
What we see, what we endure: representation of physical diseases in Bangladeshi cinema
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-09)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 ... -
Climate finance for adaptation goals in Bangladesh: past trends, present gaps, and future pathways beyond 2030
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)This study examines the trends, challenges, and future pathways of climate finance for climate action in Bangladesh, comparing the 7th and 8th Five-Year Plans and exploring prospects for the 9th Plan and beyond 2030. Using ... -
Opportunities and Challenges of Non-Formal Education for Underprivileged Children in an Urban Slum: A Case Study of Nurerchala, Vatara
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)This study examines the opportunities and challenges of non-formal education for underprivileged children in Nurerchala urban slum, Dhaka, using a qualitative case-study approach based on field observations and interviews ... -
Assessing wash facilities across informal settlements in Dhaka
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)This thesis examines the availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, and awareness/adaptability (5As) of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Korail Settlement and Geneva Camp, two informal ... -
Gendered Heat Vulnerability and adaptation in Dhaka's Informal Settlements: A comparative study of Korail and Hazaribagh
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)This study examines gender-differentiated experiences and responses to heatwaves among residents of Korail and Hazaribagh informal settlements in Dhaka. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research analyzed 110 household ... -
Exploring the determinants of voting behavior among young women: a study of Dhaka-17 and Dhaka-18 constituencies
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)Despite women’s formal right to vote and increasing political participation, young women’s voting behavior is still influenced by concerns about personal safety, societal expectations, and political freedom. Limited research ... -
Impact of climate change on the life and livelihood of women shrimp farm workers A case study of Assasuni Upazila, Satkhira.
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)This study examines the impact of climate change on the livelihoods, health, working conditions, and well-being of women shrimp-garment workers in Assasuni Upazila, Satkhira, a highly climate-vulnerable coastal area of ... -
Impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices on workers’ health and productivity: a comparative study of RMG factories in Bangladesh
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08-23)This study examines the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on workers’ health and productivity in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector. Using a qualitative multiple-case study, the ... -
E-service delivery experience of birth registration applicants: a case study of Dhaka north city corporation (DNCC)
(Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), 2026-08)The study examines the e-service delivery experience of birth registration applicants at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) through the Birth Registration Information System (BRIS). It evaluates accessibility, user-friendliness, ...
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