http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/90 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:53:16 GMT 2026-04-29T10:53:16Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4834 Enhancement of Women Participation in Politics through Microcredit: A Case Study on Siddhirgonj and Kapasia Thana of Bangladesh Begum, Musammat Khodeza Bangladesh continues to be one of the world’s most densely populated nations. According to the United Nations Gender Development index Bangladesh is ranked 121st out of the total of 146 countries worldwide (UNDP: 2001, Human Development Report). Forty percent of its population lives below the poverty level.Among the poor, rural women remain disproportionately disadvantaged. This study examines the role of Grameen Bank (GB) and BRAC in improving the socio-economic conditions and awareness of rural women in Bangladesh through micro-credit programs. The research was conducted among rural poor households who were credit recipients from selected branches of GB and BRAC in Siddirgonj Thana, Narayangonj District, focusing on women with little or no cultivable land whose main source of income was manual labor. Using interviews and focus group discussions, the study explored how micro-credit was utilized and its impact on recipients’ lives. Findings show that credit was successfully invested in small businesses, housing, agriculture, and children’s education, leading to improved living standards, increased participation in family and community decision-making, greater political involvement at the local level, and enhanced awareness of rights and responsibilities. Micro-credit contributed to self-employment, higher household value, and stronger institutional capacity, enabling women to become more organized, self-confident, and empowered beyond traditional family roles. The repayment rate was highly satisfactory, with only six cases of default, though some women faced hardship when male family members misused the loans. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4834 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4768 Criminal Justice System in Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges of Police Investigation Pervin, Mst. Shahala This study aims to explore the various issues and challenges in the criminal justice system of Bangladesh, particularly what challenges investigating officers face before, during and after investigation regarding four types of cases. They are crime against person (murder), crime against property (dacoity), violence against women (rape), transnational crime (cybercrime). As a crucial arm of law enforcement, the police investigation processes face numerous obstacles, including workload, insufficient training, poor inter-agency coordination, long working hours, and strained relations with the community and in the process of investigation in the criminal justice system. The research seeks to identify the issues of police investigation in the broader context of crime investigation, submitting the report and ensuring the justice processes. This research is based on empirical study which has also explored the manifold challenges in the process of the criminal justice system in Bangladesh. To achieve this, the study adopts a mixed-method approach, utilizing surveys and KII to gather diverse perspectives from 400 law enforcement officers, 50 public prosecutors, 30 judges, criminal justice experts, and 40 complainants/victims and 6 Key Informant Interview (KII). Surveys has been conducted among the police officers of different units involved in police investigation to collect information about the issues and challenges before, during and after investigation. The survey information outlines that police are heavily overloaded with excessive work and they are not getting expert opinion on time –DNA, medical report, viscera report, contamination of crime-scene by public and media, lack of training, lack of logistics and technological support, Internal & External pressure, practices filing false case, lack of cooperation from witness and victims, lack of women police etc. Interviews with judges and experts have also given insights about the manifold issues in the criminal justice system in Bangladesh, what are the major challenges and the way forward by which the stakeholders can perform well in ensuring the criminal justice system and also satisfy the victims. Public mistrust of law enforcement and the persistence of corruption have been identified by the complainants and victims as contributing factors to these challenges towards the criminal justice system. By pinpointing these problems, the study has offered evidence-based recommendations for improving the system and structure and reforming police practices, improving accountability mechanisms, enhancing training programs, reducing workload for investigating officers, improving coordination among key stake holders, timely access to expert opinion and reports, improving witness cooperation and management, combating external and v internal pressure, leveraging technology for investigation and evidence collection, strengthening legal reforms, inclusion more women police and fostering better community engagement in order to ensure justice in society. By addressing these foundational issues and challenges, the research aims to support creating a more efficient, transparent, and professional police, ultimately contributing to a stronger criminal justice system in Bangladesh. This work holds significance for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, judges, public prosecutors, educational institutions, and community leaders, who can use its findings to implement targeted strategies establishing rule of law, ensuring good governance through better investigation and give the justice. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4768 2025-02-18T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4750 ডিজিটালাইজেশন প্রক্রিয়ায় সরকার প্রদত্ত শিক্ষা সেবা ও জনগনের প্রবেশগম্যতা:প্রেক্ষিত শেরপুর জেলা (People’s Accessibility to Government-delivered Education Services through Digitalization : Context of Sherpur District) বেগম, নাসিমা This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4750 2025-11-05T00:00:00Z http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4728 স্বাধীনতা উত্তর বাংলাদেশে নারীদের রাজনৈতিক অংশগ্রহণের অগ্রগতি: দুটি নারী সংগঠনের কর্মসূচী ও কার্যক্রমের উপর একটি সমীক্ষা(Progress of Women’s Political Participation in Post Independence Bangladesh: A Survey on Two Women’s Organizations Strategies and Activities) নার্গিস, রেবা This thesis is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4728 2025-11-05T00:00:00Z