http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/17 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:50:22 GMT 2026-04-06T08:50:22Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3184 Analyzing the Effectiveness of Access to Information (a2i) Program in Promoting Women Empowerment in Selected Areas of Bangladesh: A Case Study of Shimulia Union Parishad and Muksudpur Union Parishad, Dhaka District Wasata, Ruhun Access to Information (a2i) (a2i-II: 2012 – 16) is a program functioning across Bangladesh in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), UNDP and USAID. To date, ‘a2i’ has created 4,547 Union Digital Centers (UDCs) in every Union (the lowest tier of local public administration in Bangladesh). Women entrepreneurs were set in those UDCs with the aim of increasing women empowerment. This paper investigates to what extent ‘a2i’ is effective in promoting women empowerment through women entrepreneurship. To find the answer, this paper analyzed primary data collected from two different Union Parishads (UPs) of Bangladesh: Shimulia UP and the Muksudpur UP, Dhaka district. Data collection followed both the quantitative and qualitative approach. Analysis of this data set found out different aspects and socioeconomic challenges for women’s empowerment in Bangladesh. The results of this paper indicate that the socioeconomic barriers are causing the a2i program to have a less profound impact in promoting women empowerment through women entrepreneurship. This paper proposes that the design, redesign, and implementation of the a2i program should have a flexible characteristic so that it can address the socioeconomic challenges from within the scope of the program. This paper can be used as a guidepost for the future policy formulations related to women entrepreneurship and empowerment. Furthermore, this research provides an opportunity to conduct nationwide research for identifying a general pattern between the a2i program and its implications for women empowerment. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/3184 2019-07-08T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3101 Mental Health Well-being among Undergraduate Students of East West University: Evidence from a Cross-sectional Survey Khan, Md. Mobarak Hossain Poor mental health is common among university students every where, including in Bangladesh. Since information about mental health well-being (MHWB) of private university students are still scarce, this study aims to estimate the prevalence of poor mental health and associated determinants, using cross-sectional data (N=670) collected from undergraduate students of East West University. The WHO Well-Being Index, composed of five Likert Scale questions with possible answers from 0 (not at all) to 5 (all the time), was used to measure the state of MHWB using a cut-off 13 for the total score. The overall prevalence of poor mental health was 34.6%, and was significantly higher among female (38.9%) than among male (30.5%) students. Its prevalence was also significantly higher among students who had no close friends for sharing problems, and among students with low level of satisfaction about their current residences in Dhaka, academic performance at EWU, and relationship with faculty members. Since a large proportion of students suffer from poor MHWB, EWU administration should consider this as a serious issue and apply feasible prevention strategies in a comprehensive manner. Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3101 2018-12-30T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3100 The Impact of TQM Practices in Improving Product Quality: Bangladesh Garment Organizations as a Case+ Ferdousi, Farhana; Shabnam, Saadia The increase in competition, changes in import and export policies, and increased customer consciousness have resulted in organizations focusing on the use of TQM practices to remain competitive. This study identifies the practices of TQM. In addition, this study also examines the association between TQM practices and product quality. It uses data obtained from 133 garment organizations. Results reveal that TQM practices, including leadership (employee empowerment, resource allocation), employee participation (cross-functional teams, employee authority), supplier relationship (supplier audit), and customer focus (customer survey) have positive association with product quality. These findings lead to the conclusion that if sample organizations can achieve quality improvement thorough TQM practices, then other garment organizations of Bangladesh may also do so. It is important to create right awareness for all organizations to realize these improvements. Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3100 2018-12-30T00:00:00Z http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3099 Factors Affecting the Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction of Bankers: A Study of a Private Commercial Bank in Bangladesh Mishkat, M. M. Baset Oli Human resource is the only competitive tool that can be protected from imitation by competitors. Highly satisfied employees contribute in acquiring competitive advantage. Contribution Factor and Return Factor explain the satisfaction level of a banker. Not only compensation package (Return Factor) but also good-to-work surroundings (Contribution Factor) can increase the satisfaction level of an employee. Employers must consider the two factors to create a pleasant working environment which will result in a bunch of satisfied and motivated employees who can become the source of competitive advantage for the organization. Sun, 30 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.ewubd.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/2525/3099 2018-12-30T00:00:00Z