http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/231 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:44:00 GMT 2026-04-01T14:44:00Z http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2878 Title: Cities in Crisis: Exploring Discontents and Challenges of Unplanned Urban Growth in Bangladesh Authors: Biswas, Buddha Dev; Matin, Shaira Abstract: Urbanization has accelerated rapidly over the past few decades in all divisional cities of Bangladesh. This paper closely examines the nature and extent of urbanization in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka and Chittagong the two mega cities of the country. It provides a historical analysis of migration patterns, changes in population structure, and the pressure on infrastructure, health facilities, education, electricity supply, safe drinking water in urban centres, with a special focus on the expanding slum sector. Qualitative data analysis on the scale of migration is used to model the stakes in social systems and urban architecture. A primary analysis of infrastructure deficits in transportation, housing, and public services assesses the system’s limited capacity to meet current urban demands. To gauge the depth of urban discontent, sanitation, lighting, and access to food, water, and clothing in slum areas are also examined. Inspired by Ananya Roy’s work, the study uses subaltern urbanism to highlight informal settlements not as urban failures rather as an alternative urban development through innovation, resistance and alternative forms of urban modernity. Finally, policy debates and urban planning prescriptions are presented to address these challenges, aiming to enhance Bangladesh's future urban development by reducing vulnerability and promoting inclusive growth. This paper contributes to the literature on sustainable urban development in rapidly developing regions. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2878 2025-06-30T00:00:00Z http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2212 Title: Reeling in Hope: Can Fishery Credit Really Improve Food Expenditure Status for Poor Fish Farming Communities in Rural Bangladesh? Authors: Syed, Robayet Ferdous; Mahmud, Kazi Tanvir; Hossain, Jinat; Matin, Shaira Abstract: he fish farming communities in Bangladesh often find themselves trapped in poverty due to limited resources and low living standards. Many of these communities face financial constraints, struggling to secure credit from formal financial institutions. This compels them toturn to informal lending sources with unfavorable terms and conditions. To address this challenge, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have taken the initiative to provide credit facilities to these fish farming communities. In this study, we employed the Simple Random Sampling (SRS) technique to select 385 fish farmers from the Khulna district who had received credit support from NGOs. The Propensity Score Matching (PSM) technique was then applied to evaluate the impact of fishery credit on the household food expenditure of the sampled fish farmers. Contrary to existing literature suggesting that access to fisheries credit improves food security, our empirical findings present a different perspective. The Binary Logistic Regression (BLR) study identifiedtwo factors influencing the food purchasing capacity of fish farmers: the value of non-land assets and the proximity of NGOs' branch offices to the fish farmers' dwellings. To enhance the food security status of underprivileged fish farming communities, it is recommended to focus on transferring assets and establishing NGO offices in close proximity to villages. These measures can significantly contribute to improving the food expenditure capacity of these communities. Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2212 2024-05-21T00:00:00Z http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1609 Title: Cyber Security and Approaches of Institutions: A study on private institutions of Banani and Dhanmondi Thana area, Dhaka Authors: Matin, Shaira; Islam, Monwarul Abstract: Cyber security is considered as business issue more than a technical issue. The term widely used in Bangladesh since last decade. Dealing with information made our life resourceful, and risky at the same time. Cyber security and private institutions keep a silent but significant relation around Bangladesh. Corporate offices, public and private organizations have dealing with private cyber institutions to develop, design and monitor the respective websites. This paper has conducted study on those private institutions of Dhanmondi and Banani Thana administrative areas. The study found the diversity of working area of private institutions and limited resources to continue the activity. International collaboration and support from government can increase the strength of private cyber institutions and consider their performance as the potential resource for the cyber world. Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1609 2019-12-22T00:00:00Z http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1608 Title: Self-employment: Prospects and Challenges Authors: Shabnam, Sharmin; Matin, Shaira; Islam, Tazul Abstract: The unemployment problem in Bangladesh is getting more complicated. Around one-sixth of the total population is unemployed, and 1.8 million youths enter into the job market every year. In this backdrop, Bangladesh will have to create 2.1 million jobs every year which is a daunting task for the Government. under these circumstances, self-employment is considered to be the quickest and easiest way to create employment. This article explores the role of self- employment in economic development. It compares the data on the socio-economic background of the non-farm self-employed in various places of Dhaka city. It also gives an insight into the challenges of self-employment, and training and the support required by the self- employed. The findings are important for policy implications to overcome the challenges "by providing possible support to the serf-employed so that more people are encouraged to create their own jobs rather than waiting for someone else to give them a wage employment. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.aiub.edu:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1608 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z