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The BUFTR digital repository system captures, stores, indexes, preserves, and distributes digital research material.2024-03-29T02:30:39ZEffect of COVID 19 on E-learning of Tertiary Level Education in Bangladesh: A Review
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Effect of COVID 19 on E-learning of Tertiary Level Education in Bangladesh: A Review
Hasan, Md Shahidul
Objective: This study aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of online tertiary
education during the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted education for 1.6 billion
students worldwide. The Bangladesh government also closed educational institutions on
March 17, 2020, but some have considered online platforms for continuation.
Methodology: We employed a qualitative research approach, including a thematic
analysis based on research questions. Data was collected using a questionnaire survey,
focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews from 40 students from four
universities in Dhaka and Chittagong. The sample comprised of 18 men and 22 women
aged 18 to 26, from various academic fields.
Findings: Major challenges of online learning include inadequate electronic devices,
affordability of internet packages, curriculum and pedagogy concerns, and psychological
issues. Additionally, teachers' lack of prior experience and inadequate training were
identified as significant obstacles. Conversely, the potential of e-learning and e-libraries
was recognized.
Practical Implication: These findings may aid policymakers and educators in
developing alternative communication methods in future pandemics.
Originality/Value: The research was conducted with the authenticity of sound research
in mind.
Limitations: Although our study was qualitative, future research could explore the
impact of the pandemic quantitatively.
2023-09-01T00:00:00ZInvestigating the Major Influencing Factors of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh
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Investigating the Major Influencing Factors of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh
Khan, Shaugat Ashraf; Bushra, Tasfiah Hoque; Haque, Shahnaz
Purpose: Despite the fact that early marriage is considered a violation of human
rights, in Bangladesh, a sizable portion of women get married before turning 18.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early marriage is influenced
by women's preferences for the timing of their marriages as well as other
socioeconomic factors in Bangladesh.
Methodology: The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS)
2017–18 was utilized to collect the latest data for the study. The relationship
between socioeconomic characteristics and early marriage among women was
examined using a bivariate cross-tabulation and the chi-square test. Binary
logistic regression was then executed.
Findings: We discovered that women who wished to wed at the proper time
tended to wed later rather than earlier. Additionally, partners' education levels
are just as essential as women's education levels in preventing early marriage.
Women who were employed before marriage and who were not Muslim tend to
have fewer early marriages, necessitating government intervention to generate
social awareness programs, create more opportunities for women to work, and
build vocational training institutions in rural and urban areas.
Practical Implications: Policies to lower the rate of early marriage among
women in Bangladesh can be developed using the study's findings.
Originaity/Value: The study includes some new variables and uses the latest
dataset. This study also paves the way for doing further research by collecting
some other variables that were not present in the dataset.
Limitations: Due to data unavailability, analysis of certain variables' impact on
marital age could not be done. Also, the dataset might have some underreporting errors.
2023-09-01T00:00:00ZSocio-Demographic Factors Influencing the Use of Food Delivery Applications (FDA): An Empirical Study
http://space.buft.edu.bd/handle/123456789/94
Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing the Use of Food Delivery Applications (FDA): An Empirical Study
Saad, Ahmed Tausif; Mohaimen, Md. Abul
Purpose: The paper aims to analyze the consumer profile and the impact of
sociodemographic factors on reasons to use Food Delivery Applications (FDA)
in an emerging economy, Bangladesh.
Methodology: The study used a descriptive approach through an online survey
of 168 consumers to identify reasons for using the FDA and favorite features of
the FDA services. The chi-square test has been applied to the data.
Findings: Results highlight an association of gender and monthly income with
favorite features. Occupation is associated with reasons to use FDAs. Results
suggest that people who like to eat out at restaurants tend to order more
frequently with food delivery apps.
Practical Implications: The study will help marketers, restaurant owners, and
FDA service providers to better segment their customers and cater to different
segments' needs. FDA service providers can personalize communication for
each segment because people respond better when their needs and interests are
specifically addressed.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature as one of the first
attempts to measure the impact of sociodemographic factors on reasons to use
FDAs and consumers' favorite features.
Limitations: The findings of this study may not be generalized due to the small
sample size of 168 participants and the convenience sampling method
employed. However, the study provides valuable initial insights into the impact
of sociodemographic factors on the reasons for using FDAs and consumers'
favorite features in the growing food delivery marketplace.
2023-09-01T00:00:00ZFactors Driving Female Bangladeshi University Students to Wear Hijab
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Factors Driving Female Bangladeshi University Students to Wear Hijab
Mamun, Muhammad Ziaulhaq; Huq, Md. Ridwanul
Purpose: Culture of hijab is a recent phenomenon in Bangladesh. Traditionally, the
young female students in Bangladesh used to wear a combination of Salwar-kameezorna. But the hijab culture is growing among the university students recently. This
study tried to explore the causes of this change in society.
Methodology: The empirical study made use of primary and secondary data and
pertinent literature review. The primary data collected through a structured
questionnaire that measured female university students’ perception regarding 34
specific reasons (simple attributes) grouped into seven categories (i) religious factors,
ii) family value, iii) safety and security, iv) vogue and fashion, v) accessibility and
convenience, vi) self-confidence and judgment, and vii) peer impact). By using
convenient sampling technique, a total of 531 female university students from different
demography are surveyed for the study.
Findings: The most agreeable reasons for wearing hijab are noted to be gratitude to
Allah, relegious enforcement, religious commitments, Muslim representation, comfort,
and respect. The next level of agreeable variables are family virtue/piousness,
proudness, good religious example for youngsters, depict modesty, revealation of
woman’s look to inmates only, get induced/habituated, prove inner abilities not
physical look, avoid non-halal things/offerings, and family encouragement. The least
ageeable causes are found to be safety & security in roads and daily activities, family
love/wish, security in public gatherings, less objectification, easy handling of
appearance, family tradition/value, better look. On the other hand, the most
disagreeable reason is help in dating. Other significant disagreeable reasons are trend
imitation, liking of boyfriend/husband, previous bitter experience, new style and
fashion, wish of in-laws, wish of husband, more presentable, hiding at ease when
required. The study found that the female students are not much carried away by peer
influence and fashion for wearing hijab. Overall, the survey assents that hijab is
beneficial for female students.
Practical Implications: The research gave insight about the marketability, popularity,
and customer retention regarding use of hijab. The overall positive perception signifies
an opportunity for the marketers of hijab business in Bangladesh. This study is a valueaddition in this field.
Originality/Value: The practice of hijab in Bangladesh is a recent phenomenon.
Evidently, Bangladeshi Muslims share a religious commitment, as well as a Bengali
cultural affiliation. Their cultural components always uplifted secularism and are
deeply rooted to Bengali solidarity. Thus, Bengali Muslims are not hardcore Muslims
displaying religious extremism in their dress code, fashion, manner, attitude, behavior,
religious festivals, etc. Rather their affiliation to unified Bengali cultural identity often
transcended religious identity. Their religious beliefs, vocabulary, values, customs, and
rituals have remained very similar to elsewhere in the subcontinent rather than derived
from comparatively more rigid Muslim countries.
Limitations: The absence of a sample frame made it a little difficult to choose the
respondents. Also, accessibility and convenience is a problem in the study.
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