Bangladesh Perspective Research Articles

Exploration of Barriers and Success Factors of Sustainability at Producer Level in Textile Industry: A Study of Bangladesh Perspective

The article describes the challenges and success factors of implementing sustainability in the Bangladeshi textile industry. The main purpose was to identify the barriers and change them to success to maintain a satisfactory and pleasant environment in the industry. Implementing and ensuring sustainability in the Bangladeshi textile industry is a priority. The barriers and success factors of sustainability in Bangladeshi textile industry through a survey based was evaluated. The survey was carried out through questionnaires of managers in the Bangladeshi textile industry. The test was carried out at the producer level of the industry based on the three pillars of sustainability (social, economic, and environmental). The 5-point Likert scale was used to receive the responses. We surveyed a total of 26 people from 7 different factories. SPSS software was used to analyse the surveyed data and quantify the barriers and success factors of sustainability. Data were statistically analysed using reliability tests, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, coefficients, regression equation development, and Pearson's correlation. The analysis illustrated the socio-environmental aspect as the most important predictor, while the environmental-economic and economic-social aspects were the least important to the managers of the Bangladeshi textile industry. The performance of any industry depends on the management and their way of handling situations. Our research goal was to find out the challenges that the management faces and what could be possible solutions for these challenges. The article shows the ways of finding out the existing barriers to sustainability by conducting a survey of the textile industry and the possible solutions to these barriers to ensure a better work environment. The article also shows how to keep the industry performance updated, improved, and satisfactory. The report would be beneficial to the Bangladesh textile industry administration to identify industry barriers to implementing sustainability and changing it to success.

Evaluating the impact of social media on online shopping behavior during COVID-19 pandemic: A Bangladeshi consumers’ perspectives

Background of the studyNowadays, the business pattern is changing globally. The business organization is influenced customers to purchase their necessary goods and services from online businesses. The online-based business takes promotional activities through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. PurposeThe aim of the research was to investigate the impact of social media on online shopping behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of Bangladeshi consumers. Research methodsQuantitative type research was applied and the study used descriptive research design. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect 350 data points from Bangladeshi consumers using an online purposive sampling method. A partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to evaluate the data and test the hypotheses. ResultsPLS-SEM analysis method demonstrated that celebrity endorsement, promotional tools, and online reviews had a positive significant impact on online shopping behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in the perspective of Bangladesh. ConclusionThe research paper provides practical guidelines for online-based business organizations on how to effectively use social media platforms for business target advertising and promotional activities. The customers are also motivated to purchase through social media because of positive online reviews and trustworthy celebrity endorsements.

A Review on Characteristics, Techniques, and Waste-to-Energy Aspects of Municipal Solid Waste Management: Bangladesh Perspective

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management has become a major concern for developing countries. The physical and chemical aspects of MSW management and infrastructure need to be analyzed critically to solve the existing socio-economic problem. Currently, MSW production is 2.01 billion tonnes/yr. In developing countries, improper management of MSW poses serious environmental and public health risks. Depending on the socio-economic framework of a country, several MSW management procedures have been established, including landfilling, thermal treatment, and chemical treatment. Most of the MSW produced in underdeveloped and developing countries such as Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan is dumped into open landfills, severely affecting the environment. Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects based on thermal treatments, e.g., incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification, can be feasible alternatives to conventional technologies. This research has explored a comprehensive method to evaluate MSW characteristics and management strategies from a global and Bangladesh perspective. The benefits, challenges, economic analysis, and comparison of MSW-based WTE projects have been analyzed concisely. Implementing the WTE project in developing countries can reduce unsupervised landfill and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Alternative solutions and innovations have been discussed to overcome the high capital costs and infrastructural deficiencies. By 2050, Bangladesh can establish a total revenue (electricity sales and carbon credit revenue) of USD 751 million per year in Dhaka and Chittagong only. The landfill gas (LFG) recovery, waste recycling. and pyrolysis for energy production, syngas generation, and metal recovery are possible future directions of MSW management. The MSW management scenario in developing countries can be upgraded by improving waste treatment policies and working with government, academicians, and environmentalists together.

A Sustainable Integration Approach of Chlor-Alkali Industries for the Production of PVC and Clean Fuel Hydrogen: Prospects and Bangladesh Perspectives

The chlor-alkali industries produce caustic soda (NaOH), chlorine (Cl2), and hydrogen (H2) as primary products. In 2021, the global chlor-alkali market was valued at $63.2 billion. The article evaluates the global aspects of chlor-alkali industries and prospects for Bangladesh. The current production capacity of NaOH from the chlor-alkali industries in Bangladesh is around 282,150 metric tons/year (MT/y). The by-products, chlorine (Cl2) of 250,470 MT/y and hydrogen (H2) of 7055 MT/y, are produced domestically. The local demand of Cl2 is 68,779 MT/y. However, there are no systematic utilizations of the residual Cl2 and vented H2, which threatens the sustainability of the chlor-alkali industries. The article prefigures that a 150,000 MT/y PVC plant can utilize 45.2 % of residual Cl2 of chlor-alkali plants, which would be an economical and environmental milestone for Bangladesh. The residual Cl2 can earn revenue of 908 million USD/y, which can be utilized to import ethylene. For the sustainable utilization of vented H2, production of H2O2, fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and H2 fuel-cell-based power plant are the feasible solutions. Thus, for the long-term growth of the chlor-alkali industry in Bangladesh and other developing countries, systematic utilization of Cl2 and H2 is the only feasible solution.

Introducing Faulty Approaches & Methods of SL in Primary School Levels: An Analysis from Bangladesh Perspective

Nowadays it is needless to repeat the importance of teaching the second language (SL) in the third world countries (TWCs). As the SL is a foreign language in TWCs, to adopt the language TWCs should have an individual plan to make the teaching process easy for the learners from early childhood to higher education. To execute the plan TWCs have to follow the teaching methods and approaches in which they can get a hint how to cope with those methods and approaches to teaching SL. So, TWCs like Bangladesh should apply the nature of methods and approaches to teaching SL to achieve the goal. The nature is not only the ultimate end but TWCs should revise the method and approach that can be more efficient to learn the four language skills which will cover local norms, values, culture and tradition to cope with the foreign language. The paper aims at analyzing these by doing a survey to find out the faulty methods and approaches which are used in primary schools in Bangladesh. It will also try to justify the gap between the motto and recommended methods and approaches of education policy of the government, provided textbooks introducing in the classes and the teaching strategies and procedures. Finally, it will attempt to evaluate the impact of using faulty methods and methodologies in primary school levels. Though the paper will use many different teaching methods and approaches to introduce the second language learning process, it will evaluate and suggest everything from Bangladesh perspective.

The prediction of coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak on Bangladesh perspective using machine learning: a comparative study

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made a huge pandemic situation in many countries of the world including Bangladesh. If the increase rate of this threat can be forecasted, immediate measures can be taken. This study is an effort to forecast the threat of present pandemic situation using machine learning (ML) forecasting models. Forecasting was done in three categories in the next 30 days range. In our study, multiple linear regression performed best among the other algorithms in all categories with R2 score of 99% for first two categories and 94% for the third category. Ridge regression performed great for the first two categories with R2 scores of 99% each but performed poorly for the third category with R2 score of 43%. Lasso regression performed reasonably well with R2 scores of 97%, 99% and 75% for the three categories. We also used Facebook Prophet to predict 30 days beyond our train data which gave us healthy R2 scores of 92% and 83% for the first two categories but performed poorly for the third category with R2 score of 34%. Also, all the models’ performances were evaluated with a 40-day prediction interval in which multiple linear regression outperformed other algorithms.

Development of sub or super specialties in Anesthesiology- Bangladesh perspective

Abstract not available JBSA 2022; 35 (2) : 1-2

GDP and Energy Usage: Causality Analysis from the Viewpoint of Bangladesh

The relationship between energy use and GDP is a hotly debated topic in energy economics. In this study, an attempt is made to explain the link between the variables from the perspective of Bangladesh. Using data from 1976- 2014, a Johansen co-integration and Granger causality test are carried out to determine whether there is a causal connection concerning Bangladesh. According to the findings of the Johansen co-integration test, there is co-integration between GDP and energy use. The VECM estimate establishes no short-run relationships between variables. The Granger causality test reveals a unidirectional causal relationship between GDP and energy consumption. Therefore, initiatives that promote energy saving may not impede the nation's overall economic development.

COVID-19 and Tuberculosis: A perspective of Bangladesh

Tuberculosis is our old enemy while COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) is a novel one. Both diseases have many similarities in terms of target organ affected, transmission, clinical presentations. COVID-19 is a fast-track novel pandemic while tuberculosis is a slow-moving pandemic. As control measures, countries all over the globe have enforced lockdown to halt the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but this stringent method has a negative impact on access to the health care delivery system. It seems that there is a dropping of new case findings, but modeling projection by WHO estimates that the total number of tuberculosis cases will rise by 2025. Bangladesh is a high Tuberculosis burden country in the south Asia region. Worldwide COVID-19 has a negative impact on tuberculosis diagnosis and management strategy. Bangladesh has impending threat to rise in tuberculosis case in future because of lockdown process, densely populated nation, poverty, reallocation of tuberculosis diagnostic facility and trained staff to diagnose COVID-19 and collapse of DOTS (directly observed treatment, short-course) program of NTP (national tuberculosis control program), rampant use of immunosuppressant’s including steroid, biologics. Prompt tuberculosis case detection, digital supervised drug delivery, avoidance of injudicious use of steroids, biologics to treat COVID-19, and testing for both COVID-19 and tuberculosis should be simultaneously undertaken to tackle this overwhelming situation. Eradication of psycho-social stigma about these two diseases is essential for preventing a perfect storm. BSMMU J 2022; 15(1): 54-56

SDG 4: A Review of Challenges - Bangladesh Perspective

SDG 4: A Review of Challenges - Bangladesh Perspective

Role of Artificial Intelligence in Bangladesh: Current Insights and Future Prospects

The modern age is the age of digitalization and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) has played a major role on our daily life. AI based technology has the certain ability to remove our burden and labor from several sectors. This is very helpful for every sector and blessing for human civilization. For Bangladesh perspective the AI has played key role for them to make them a fastest developing country on South Asia. Purpose of this research report is identifying AI adoption opportunities for Bangladesh that can transcend its future prospect towards more prosperity. Bangladesh has recently applied all the technologies to develop their every sector. This has created a good impact on their economic growth and gross GDP. But still have some challenges’ they faced to adopt the AI. The Government has initiated different policies and rules to modify the application of AI in Bangladesh. Economy of Bangladesh is the 2nd fastest growing economy with frequency of 7.1%, and expected influence of AI economy of Bangladesh could boost 45% of gain. AI Proper implication of this technology will help Bangladesh to make Nation better. In this relevance, it is quite essential for the government of this country to take some futuristic attempts in order to implement AI across all service sectors. This shed light on current progress and future prospect in Bangladesh with the help of conclusive design and secondary data.

The Role and Impact of Mediating Factors in Grameenphone’s Success: A Study on Bangladesh Perspective

Grameenphone attains its leading position by continuously offering better services to its existing and potential customers. This study also explains how the mediating factors of Grameenphone like network coverage, internet service, information service, emergency balance, 4G service, voice call, voice message, my zone facilities, mobile banking facilities, SMS & MMS service, customer care service, CSR activities, advertisement & promotion, variety of package, call rate, quality of telecommunication service, video call service, responsiveness to the customer, hotline service 121, available retail store & physical product, internet service, healthcare service, GP offers, etc which influence to the success of Grameenphone. The article is devoted to the study of a quick overview of the subscribers’ demographics for Grameenphone in Bangladesh. The paper seeks to explore the role and impact of mediating factors, which in turn, lead to the success of the grameenphone. The main purpose of this study is to substantiate the position of the relationship between mediating factors and customer satisfaction that helps to divert potential customers to loyal customers and the ultimate objectives to achieve the company’s mission. A business can gain the trust and loyalty of its customers as well as long-lasting, successful business relationships if it can recognize and meet true customer expectations.

Unused and expired drug disposal practice and awareness among undergraduate students from pharmacy and other disciplines: Bangladesh perspective

Background: Most medicine users are not aware of the safe disposal of unused or expired medicines. The aim of this study was to know the current knowledge of the disposal practices of unused and expired medicines among the undergraduate pharmacy and other disciplines studying in universities located in different areas of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional survey, conducted through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Returned questionnaires were double-checked for accuracy. Results: A total of 250 valid questionnaires were returned with a response rate of 100%. Respondents were mainly divided into two categories: pharmacy students (n=150; 60%) and general students (n=100; 40%). Two third of the general students (66%; n=98) and pharmacy students (65.3%; n=66) showed an almost similar response to keeping medicines at home. Overall, the highest common leftover medicines were analgesics (n=181; 27.6%) followed by gastric agents 174 (26.6%). Alarmingly, 85 (34%) respondents usually threw their leftover medicines in the dustbin, however, only very few portions of health science students (8%) have donated their unused medicines to welfare and friends. About 58% of respondents from other disciplines agreed that the necessity of pharmacists counselling people about proper medication disposal is highly required. Conclusion: Gaps exist in everyday drug disposal practices, therefore cost-effective pharmaceutical waste management programmes supported by government regulatory authorities and media campaigns are needed. Healthcare practitioners and community pharmacists should offer training to educate patients on standard medicine disposal practices. Findings from this study are hoped to assist in creating awareness about appropriate drug disposal practices in households and trigger interest and attention among policymakers about formulating relevant regulations.

Impact on Psychological Disorder in Covid-19: Perspective of Bangladesh

Introduction: COVID-19 is a pandemic concern now from the perspective of Bangladesh. Here, COVID-19 propagation is rising at an alarming rate. The COVID-19 pandemic plays a significant role in many individuals' psychological health and formed recent barriers for those already mentally ill. Global news, journals, and articles inform about psychological problems and their impact on our social life. Objectives: To identify impact of psychological disorder issues of COVID-19 among people in Bangladesh. Method: This review paper has established a secondary data collection method, and information was collected from different journals, periodicals, books and newspapers, etc. Results: The mental health of residents and employees is collectively affected by social trying to distance measures, compulsory lockdowns, isolated times, and apprehension of becoming sick, as well as the cessation of constructive behaviour, lost wages, and lack of self-confidence. Conclusion: This reviewed paper indicates appropriate government support, vaccination empowerment, and social awareness controlled through epidemics to minimize stress and sustain positive mental health.

Financial Development, International Trade and Economic Growth Nexus (1971-2016): Examining Bangladesh Perspective

Studies have examined economic growth mostly without inspecting the combined effect of international trade (IT) and financial development (FD). Considering Bangladesh's perspective, this study investigates the nexus of IT, FD, and economic growth. Time-series econometric data covering 1971-2016 are used. Econometric techniques that are used to meet the objectives are mainly the “Augmented Dickey-Fuller” for unit root test, “Johansen and Juselius” test for co-integration and popular VECM for checking long-run equilibrium relation and causality test. The exploratory findings of this study show that a long-run equilibrium relationship exists among the IT, FD and the growth of the economy. This study also finds unidirectional or one-way long-run causality from IT and FD to the economy's growth, and in the short-run, bidirectional causality is running from IT to Economic growth and Economic Growth to IT. Policies related to further FD and trade openness are suggested for accelerating the growth of Bangladesh economy.

ELDERLY-CENTERED DESIGN APPROACH FOR MOBILE CHAT APPLICATION

Connection and communication are heavily contingent on the internet and mobile apps, especially in this pandemic. With the blessings of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the population of this digital era are highly dependent on several mobile applications. Undoubtedly, mobile apps have made our life easier and more straightforward, especially in the communication sector. There are at least hundreds of chat applications worldwide. Most of these communication platforms have been developed with many interactive and complex features designed mainly for the younger generation. However, in the perspective of Bangladesh, the older generation is unfamiliar and less comfortable with the concept and lacks the necessary digital literacy to use these advanced communication platforms. They frequently encounter difficulties in comprehending and using those applications. Thus, the authors described human-computer interaction (HCI) and briefly discussed some of the design issues from older adults' experiences in this report. Furthermore, a suitably designed chat application was proposed based on understanding the challenges faced by the elderly. With a user-centered approach, the design emphasizes simplicity and minimalism, making it easier for the elderly to communicate through mobile technology.

Cardiovascular health and COVID-19: A Bangladesh perspective

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EFFORTS BY WOMEN TO BECOME FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT THROUGH E-COMMERCE DURING COVID-19: A STUDY ON BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE

This research investigates the efforts taken by the women for introducing themselves as financially independent through e-commerce from the perspective of Bangladesh. After the outbreak of COVID-19, women of Bangladesh suffered a lot in case of – loss of jobs, lower wages, lower educational support, lower access to information, and deterioration of mental health due to depression and anxiety. At this bad time, e-commerce has shown women a new way of survival and gained economic independence. This study is for evaluating how e-commerce becomes a strong tool for women's economic independence during the period of this pandemic. Though there are some obstacles, e-commerce is opening the door to women’s success. Bangladesh is a developing country where most people think that the only duty of women is cooking and looking after children but e-commerce is giving the opportunity to the women to work at home and become financially independent. The policy recommendations for encouraging women in e-commerce and mitigating their challenges could be helpful for The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in making this sector more profitable.

Important of Pharmacovigilance in Clinical Practice: Bangladesh Perspective

No Abstract Available Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, January 2022;9(1):1-2

Impact of Using Internet during Covid-19 Lockdown on University Students: A Study of Bangladesh Perspectives

Introduction: Government of Bangladesh declared lock down several times in the educational institutions for the purpose of retains the rapid speed of COVID-19. During the lockdown period students stayed in home and totally depended on internet for spending times, contract friends, attained in online classes etc. The purpose of the study is to measure the impact of long- time internet usage that brought various complications among the students in their physical and mental health during COVID-19 lockdown period. Methods: A structured online based questionnaire link was sent using Google forms and distributed to students via what’s app and Facebook Messenger and 360 respondents were filled up the questionnaire in the period of June 2021-August 2021 COVID-19. The distribution of respondent demographic variables was investigated using descriptive statistical methods; Pearson’s chi-square tests have been applied. Result: About 40.8% of students’ perception was that COVID-19 lockdown had changed their internet usage habits a little more than the normal time. The measures of the duration of time of internet usages there was a significant change. The respondents usage increased rapidly on 5-6 hours (42.05%) and 10 hours + (32.8%) whereas it was 30.3 % and only 6.9% respectively in before the lock down. The usages of internet hampered the students in their studies, night’s sleep, food habits, loneliness, frustration and depression during the lock down situation. Conclusion: The concern authority should take necessary steps to reduce the habit of internet usage the COVID-19 situation and motivate the students for concentrating on their studies and minimize the excessive use of the internet.