Browsing by Author "Mahmud, Imroz"

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Effect of Lateral Loads on RCC Residential Building by Etabs According to BNBC 2017
(Daffodil International University, 2021-12-30) Swan, Md. Ashraful Hasan; Mahmud, Imroz; Islam, Md. Sahidul; Hossain, Tanzir
The lateral load effect on R.C.C. buildings has gotten a lot of attention for establishing specialized characteristics according to the BNBC 2017. ETABS is used to assess steel constructions, R.C.C Low and High Rise Residential Buildings, and other structures. The effects of lateral loads on R.C.C. residential buildings, particularly for L shapes, are explored. The influence of lateral loads on maximum storey displacement, maximum storey drift, and storey overturning moment is investigated. Following the structural analysis, these characteristics are compared with and without the effect of lateral loads. In this study, the maximum storey displacement increases as the number of storeys increases, with the exception of the stair roof, which increases due to lateral loads. However, without lateral load effects, maximum storey displacement does not rise linearly as storey increases. Maximum storey drift grows none linearly as storey increases in both scenarios, and maximum storey drift is found for the floor for the impacts of lateral stresses. Overturning moments rise non-linearly as the number of storeys increases, and the maximum moment is obtained for storey 2 in both cases.
Escaping the Middle-Income Trap: A Study on a Developing Economy
(The World Bank Publications, 2023-11-23) Islam, Md. Jaber Al; Mahmud, Imroz; Islam, Aminul; Sobhani, Farid Ahammad; Hassan, Md. Sharif; Ahsan, Arif
Middle-Income Trap (MIT) is a phenomenon wherein a nation finds itself unable to progress from a middle-income status to a high-income economy. Despite Bangladesh’s rapid economic growth as a developing economy following its transition to the lower-middle-income category, the country faces various economic challenges that may impede its advancement to higher-income tiers. Consequently, this study delves into whether Bangladesh can successfully navigate its way out of the lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income traps. To assess this, the study initially employed a time threshold method known as the “Number of Years Method.” It determined that Bangladesh is poised to break free from the lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income traps by 2029 and 2041, provided the nation can sustain a per capita Gross National Income (GNI) growth rate of 9.69%. To further evaluate the sustainability of this income growth, the study utilized three quantitative approaches: Catch-up Growth, Growth Report, and Growth Acceleration. Interestingly, these methods yielded contrasting results. The insights generated by this study hold significance for economists and policymakers in Bangladesh and other developing economies facing similar challenges. These findings enable them to assess the likelihood of becoming ensnared in the middle-income trap and, as a result, formulate appropriate strategies to overcome it.
The Influence of Mall Management Dimensions on Perceived Experience and Patronage Intentions in an Emerging Economy
(Daffodil International University, 2023-02) Mahmud, Imroz; Ahmed, Shamsad; Sobhani, Farid A.
A significant breakthrough in organised retail in an emerging economy such as Bangladesh, coupled with growing competition among mall managers, necessitates determination of the factors that contribute to a satisfactory shopping experience and long-term patronage intentions. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the factors influencing the overall experience of mall shoppers, which, in turn, shapes their patronage behaviour. For this purpose, 284 respondents were surveyed using the convenience sampling technique. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the hypothesised model. Among the three independent factors analysed, entertainment and accessibility wielded significant influence on shoppers’ experience, while tenant mix exerted a statistically insignificant influence. Altogether, these three independent variables, along with shoppers’ experience, accounted for 67% of the total variance in patronage. It was plausible to conclude that managing entertainment and accessibility can result in a more pleasant shopping experience. Being the first of its kind, this study investigated the combined impact of accessibility, tenant mix, and entertainment on the overall shopping experience that shapes patronage behaviour. This study’s findings can help comprehend the dynamics of customer management in the retail market of an emerging economy.