Factors Affecting Peasants' Choice and Usage of Pesticides: A Qualitative Study in a Northeastern Rural Area of Bangladesh

Corresponding Author : Md. Shahgahan Miah (shahgahan-anp@sust.edu)

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The performance of the agricultural sector has a huge effect on the economy of Bangladesh. It creates jobs, reduces poverty, improves human resources, and ensures enough food for everyone. Choosing and using pesticides correctly is the biggest obstacle to successful and sustainable farming. Because peasants mainly depend on pesticide dealers and the indigenous healing system, this study explores factors related to pesticide selection and usage that negatively impact the environment and health. We used a qualitative study design and conducted…

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Bangladesh-India Economic Relations: A Study on Cross-Border Trade

Corresponding Author : Dr. Fahmida Aktar (fahmida-pss@sust.edu)

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The present study attempts to examine the bilateral economic relationship between Bangladesh and India, focusing on the contemporary cross-border trade dynamics across Bangladesh-India border. The central question of this research is: Do cross-border formal trade initiatives strengthen Bangladesh-India bilateral trade relationship? On the basis of both primary and secondary data, this paper investigates the answer of this query, addressing major problems and challenges regarding the proper functioning of cross- border formal trade initiatives between Bangladesh and India. This research also…

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Challenges of the Coastal Communities towards Coping Strategies and Adaptation Options to the Scarcity of Safe Drinking water

Corresponding Author : Mohammed Moniruzzaman Khan (mmkhan@du.ac.bd)

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Coastal areas of Bangladesh are affected by salinity intrusion and sources of safe drinking water in these areas are very inadequate, which is much lower compared to non-coastal other areas of the country. This study explores adaptation options, coping strategies and their challenges to scarcity of safe drinking water in the south- western coastal region of Bangladesh. Taking the vulnerability assessment framework approaches into consideration, this study has been conducted following the methodological triangulation (mix of qualitative and quantitative approach).…

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A Study of Learner Autonomy in Tertiary Level Language Classes

Corresponding Author : Tasnia Mizan Chowdhury (tasnia-eng@sust.edu)

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Learner autonomy refers to the ability of a responsible and autonomous learner to make major learning decisions. An autonomous learner takes charge of his/her own learning and is less dependent on the teacher and therefore tends to be a better learner. This paper explores to what extent the principles of learner autonomy are applied in the language classrooms of the private: universities in Sylhet. A qualitative exploratory approach has been adopted for this paper and the English language classrooms have…

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Factors Influencing Financial Development in Bangladesh: An ARDL Bounds Testing Approach

Corresponding Author : Dr. Md Mahbubul Hakim (hakim-eco@sust.edu)

Abstract : Financial sector development is essential for achieving sustained economic growth. However, there has been insufficient and unequal financial development in Bangladesh. So, it is crucial to determine the variables that have an impact on the development of the financial sector. Therefore, the focus of this research is to explore the factors that have influenced Bangladesh's financial development from 1976 to 2019 by using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing method. The dependent variable is broad money as a percentage…

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Access of Missing Middle to Finance in Bangladesh

Corresponding Author : Afnaan Ahmed (afnaan.ahmed@northsouth.ed)

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With the poverty rate is decreasing rapidly in the last 20-30 years, the emergence of middle-income people has increased. This has contributed to the rise of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh. It is to be noted that, the SMEs play a significant role in the development of the economy and act as a driving force in the growth of the economy . But it is unfortunate to say that, this major group, also known as the missing…

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Poverty by Restrained Access and Right to Livelihood Assets and Capability among Adivashi People in Chattogram Hill Tracks ((CHT) of BangladeshCHT

Corresponding Author : Md. Moniruzzaman Khan, Ph.D (zontu75@yahoo.com)

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Taking into consideration Livelihood Assets Framework and Capability Approach as theoretical

framework this paper finds answers of what are the root causes behind poor livelihood assets of

Adivasi 1 people in CHT? How CHT peoples became the victim of poverty? What types of

consequences are they bearing due to poverty? What are the challenges CHT people faces for

being functional and capable? To find answers to these questions this study has been

conducted by following a methodological triangulation, where a…

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Involvement in the Informal Sector and Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study from Sylhet, Bangladesh

Corresponding Author : Mohammad Maniruzzaman Khan (maniruzzaman-soc@sust.edu)

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Informal sector is a key feature of labor markets all over the world with millions of active economic units and employees. This study examines the impact of the informal sectors on reducing poverty in Bangladesh. Based on data gathered from street vendors in the Sylhet City Corporation zone, the study finds that the informal sector contributes to workers' ability to earn a living and hence improve their socioeconomic standing. The findings of the study also demonstrate that those who work…

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Political Economy of Labor Migration Governance in Bangladesh

Corresponding Author : Md Mahbub Alam (Mahbub-pss@sust.edu)

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Labor migration has been the second highest source of Bangladesh's economy. There has been a growing trend in labor migration from Bangladesh since 1980s, but the nature and process of governance in the origin has been inadequate. In 1976, a total of 6087 people migrated for overseas work where 42 district level offices were functioning to serve the labor migration process. In 2020 the number of labor migrants reached 217,669 but the number of district level governing mechanism remained the…

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Regional Employment Patterns from a Decent Work Perspective: Implications and Strategic Responses

Corresponding Author : md. Mamin Ullah (mamin83@hotmail.com)

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With the growing concern pertaining to work and workers' rights around the world, the International Labor Organization (ILO) introduced the "decent work" concept in 1999. Since then, many debates and discussions have taken place concerning the meaning of the notion of decent work and its related dimensions, especially its universal acceptability. Furthermore, since the United Nations (UN) incorporated this concept into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the ILO's decent work agenda has piqued the interest of researchers, academics, policymakers, and…

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