http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/248 2026-04-07T01:56:51Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4793 A Sociological Study on Depression Among the Students of Dhaka University Mehjabin, Sadia Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person’s thoughts, behavior, feeling and sense of wellbeing. Rates of depression among the students of University of Dhaka are expected to rise rapidly, requiring the collection of research-based data. The purpose of this research is to present a picture of depression related issues faced by students of University of Dhaka. 14 focus group discussions were being held. Data were being collected from 89 participants (age range = 19 to 25) by using exploratory, qualitative approach. Two main analytical themes and related sub-themes were being discovered. The first subject focuses on perception of participants of their mental health status and second one is about coping with depression. Risk group of depression among the students are students who are in first year, students who are facing poverty, students who are married. And this leads to excessive rates of committing suicide and being addicted to drugs. Proper counseling and treatment should be managed for curing depression. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4792 Gender Inequality in Eye Care in North Western Bangladesh Sultana, U. K. M Farhana Gender inequality in health care is a well-recognized fact particularly in developing countries; but the determinants of the inequality, both from the provider and consumer perspectives may vary substantially depending on demographic, socioeconomic and cultural background. Studies on gender inequalities are rare all over the world and it is virtually nonexistent in Bangladesh. Exploration of the extent of gender inequality and its determinants are vital for designing evidence based healthcare strategy in any community. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the determinants of gender inequality in eye care in a rural, semi-urban and urban population in north-western Bangladesh. This population was covered by a comprehensive eye care project (named as BADAS-ORBIS Eye care Project) operated by Thakurgaon Swasthoseba Hospital, and managed by the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (Bangladesh Diabetic Somiti or BADAS, the parent organization of BIRDEM) supported by ORBIS, Dinajpur Govt. hospital and Panchagarh District Hospital. The study population, was selected by a randomization procedure from the total population covered by the project, surveyed by an interviewer administered pretested questionnaire to explore the gender-wise awareness regarding eye diseases as well as regarding the barriers to use of eye care services. In addition to the Socio-demographic and economic variables the cultural and psychological issues (like traveling alone to health centers, perceived value of surgery, lack of access to information and resources, fear of poor outcome, beliefs and superstitions) were given particular attention. Factors related to provider were also be assessed by the same method. Special focus was given to analyze the inequalities and determinants in terms of ‘sex’ as well as in terms of gender (which transforms the biological variable sex into the social variable ‘gender’). Data was analyzed by univariate analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The data was expected to generate valuable suggestions regarding proper intervention to create gender balance in health care in general. Research shows that gender discrimination occurs more within the family than among healthcare providers or on the street. Girls are particularly vulnerable to it in the home of their in-laws. viii Awareness must be raised nationwide because this prejudice still takes place in families, particularly in the in-laws house, because of outdated superstitions or religious convictions. Religious speakers can free themselves from religious reforms through their speeches. The government could take the most significant step by making hospitals more welcoming to women and allocating a specific budget for women's healthcare. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4752 বাংলাদেশে বিয়ে-বিচ্ছেদের ধরণ: ঢাকা মহানগরীর মিরপুর পল্লবী এলাকার উপর একটি সমাজতাত্ত্বিক সমীক্ষা (The Pattern of Divorce in Bangladesh A Study on Mirpur Pallabi Area of Dhaka Metropolis) আক্তার, মোসাম্মৎ মাহ্ফুজা This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. 2025-11-06T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4751 A Study on Women and Child Trafficking in Bangladesh: The Case of Repatriated Victims Ali, Md. Liakat Women and child trafficking is a gross violation of human rights. Women and children of Bangladesh are being trafficked in many ways. After repatriation of trafficking survivors are facing numerous challenges. This study aims to focus on the existing challenges in our legal mechanisms to convict the traffickers. In doing so, this study tries to explore the experiences of the survivors in the process of being trafficked, their life aboard and returning to Bangladesh. This study also made an effort to explore the obstacles in our socio-economic system in rehabilitation process of trafficking victims in their families and communities. In addition, this research has made a category-wise analysis of the victims based on the reports published in different newspapers. The research has extensively analyzed the in detailed interviews of ten trafficking survivors, seven key informants’ interviews and reports of four national daily newspapers. The interviews were conducted with the assistance of Shatkhira branch of a national NGO, named as CWCS, and HELP Coxsbazar. Besides, interviews were taken from some NGOs, INGOs, staff lawyers and counselors who are working in this field. The findings of the study show the shortcomings of the existing rehabilitation process and other government initiatives. It also shows inadequacy of the initiative taken by the NGOs and INGOs along with the challenges faced by them due to lack of funding and other external factors. Finally, the study offers number of recommendations such as to ensure justice of criminals’, increase of income that will stop the source of trafficking. The study also suggests that Government, donor agencies and other NGOs should collaborate with each other to strengthen the anti-trafficking program and facilitate the rehabilitation of victims. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. 2025-11-05T00:00:00Z