Browsing by Author "Rahman, Md. Shakilur"

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A Study on Garments Waste Management System And Its Effect on Human Health in the Konabari (Bscic) Area of Gazipur City
(Daffodil International University, 2025-08-08) Rahman, Md. Shakilur; Mamun, Md. Munna
This study examines the waste management systems within the ready-made garment (RMG) industry in Konabari, Gazipur, and the subsequent health consequences for the local population. Improper waste disposal from this sector creates significant environmental and public health risks. The research aims to analyze current waste management practices, identify their shortcomings, and establish a clear connection between these industrial activities and the health status of the nearby community. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was utilized, incorporating a mixed-methods approach for data collection. Primary data was gathered via structured questionnaires from 50 residents and workers, key informant interviews with factory managers and health officials, and direct field observations. This was supplemented by secondary data from a review of existing academic literature and official reports to build a comprehensive understanding of the situation. The findings reveal that factories generate large amounts of daily waste, including 700 kg of plastics and significant quantities of chemical containers and agents. Consequently, residents report high rates of respiratory issues (35%), skin problems (30%), and other ailments, alongside environmental problems like clogged drains (39%). While nearly all respondents (97%) support installing Effluent Treatment Plants, current waste management is poor, with only 40% reporting systematic treatment. The results clearly indicate that garment industry waste is a growing threat, making improved management and factory accountability urgent priorities.
A Survey on Knowledge and Attitude of Alzheimer’s Disease among General Population of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
(East West University, 7/14/2017) Rahman, Md. Shakilur
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder developed by cognitive and memory deterioration, progressive impairment of activities of daily living and a variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms and behavioral disturbances. It is the most common cause of dementia occurring mostly in patients over 45 years. The main objective of this study was to find out the level of knowledge, their perception of sign and symptoms and risk factors. In this study, data was collected from 406 mass people. Majority of them was graduate and a little portion was illiterate. In spite of having proper education, about 52% of them had no knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease even 69% did not have any idea about stages of Alzheimer’s disease. This may be due to their ignorance in health knowledge. Moreover, 31% has family history, only 37% knew who had AD and most of them (55%) had relation with affected person but they were not a first degree relative. 81% participants were concerned about getting Alzheimer’s disease in future. Those who know about Alzheimer’s disease do not have correct knowledge about the sign and symptoms, risk factors and protective factors of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 406 people, 35 % said that prescription drugs are available that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease which statement is false. Overall findings suggest that the sign and symptoms, risk factors, protective factors among mass people concerning Alzheimer’s disease were relatively poor and needs to be improved. So, some steps should be taken with the help of professionals to make them aware of this neurodegenerative disorder.