Owing to its geographical location, Bangladesh is highly exposed to natural disasters: the northern part is at risk of floods, while the southern part suffers from cyclones, storm surges, and salinity intrusion. This study aims to quantify the exposure to cyclones in Taltali, a southern coastal upazila of Bangladesh. To quantify the exposure, the study used 6 criteria, including elevation, slope, proximity to major water bodies, population density, proximity to cyclone tracks and land use and land cover, and produced maps focusing on each criterion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study intends to evaluate the Dhaka city residents' individual views toward DF. A cross-sectional survey used google forms for collecting data. Python and RStudio were used for data management and analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBangladesh's education sector has been in a state of flux since COVID-19. During the pandemic, all university campuses were closed. There was a mental health issue among the students.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDhaka has become the worst affected city in Bangladesh regarding dengue fever (DF). A large number of university students are residing in this city with a high DF risk. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the DF status and responses among these students through their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey.
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