31 research outputs found
Factors Influencing the Extent of Practice of Organic Farming Technologies: A Case Study of Tangail District in Bangladesh
The study was attempted to explore the major factors influencing the extent of practice of organic farming technologies (called OFTs from here) by the Bangladeshi farmers. The empirical data for the study were collected from the organic farmers of the selected villages of Tangail district in Bangladesh. The results of the study identified four factors like development of knowledge and awareness regarding environmental issues, creation of health awareness, and simplicity of the OFTs and availability of basic production factors as the major influential factors which can increase the extent of practice of OFTs by the farmers. Taking these factors into account the policy makers can formulate a strategy to increase the extent of practice of various OFTs by the farmers for the successful expansion of organic farming in Bangladesh
Role of Government and Non-Government Organizations in Boosting Agricultural Production towards Meeting Household Nutrition as Perceived by Rural Women
The study was undertaken to have an understanding of rural women’s perception of the role played by the government and non-government organizations (GOs and NGOs) to boost agricultural production in Lama upazila under Bandarban district of Bangladesh towards meeting household nutrition. Besides, attempts were made to explore the quality of service provided by the GOs and NGOs to boost agricultural production and to explore the problems faced by them to meet the demand of household nutrition. Eighty six percent of rural women perceived the role played by the GOs and NGOs as 'somehow satisfied' to 'satisfied level'. Among the rural women, 90 percent of the respondents expressed that they face moderate to high level of problems to meet their demands for household nutrition. The services from the all concerned GOs and NGOs should be provided in such a way that could help more to boost agricultural production as well as meet the demand of household nutrition of the rural women in the study area
Role of Government and Non-Government Organizations to Boost Agricultural Production towards Meeting Household Nutrition as Perceived by Rural Women
The study was undertaken to have an understanding of rural women’s perception of the role played by the government and non-government organizations (GOs and NGOs) to boost agricultural production in Lama upazila under Bandarban district of Bangladesh towards meeting household nutrition. Besides, attempts were made to explore the quality of service provided by the GOs and NGOs to boost agricultural production and to explore the problems faced by them to meet the demand of household nutrition. Eighty six percent of rural women perceived the role played by the GOs and NGOs as 'somehow satisfied' to 'satisfied level'. Among the rural women, 90 percent of the respondents expressed that they face moderate to high level of problems to meet their demands for household nutrition. The services from the all concerned GOs and NGOs should be provided in such a way that could help more to boost agricultural production as well as meet the demand of household nutrition of the rural women in the study area
Epidemiology of childhood and adolescent cancer in Bangladesh, 2001-2014
Background: Cancer burden among children and adolescents is largely unknown in Bangladesh. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview on childhood and adolescent cancers and to contribute to the future strategies to deal with these diseases in Bangladesh. Methods: Data on malignant neoplasms in patients aged less than 20years diagnosed between 2001 and 2014 (N=3143) in Bangladesh was collected by the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital and ASHIC Foundation. The age pattern and distribution of cancer types were analysed and the incidence rates were calculated. Results: The age-standardised incidence rate was 7.8 per million person-years for children (0-14 years) in the last time period (2011-2014). Retinoblastoma (25%) and leukaemia (18%) were the most common childhood cancers. For adolescents (15-19 years), the age-specific incidence rate was 2.1 per million person-years in the same time period. Most common adolescent cancers were malignant bone tumours (38%), germ cell and gonadal tumours (17%), and epithelial tumours (16%). There were more boys affected (M: F ratio 2.0 in children and 1.4 in adolescents) than girls. Conclusion: Cancer incidences were lower than expected most likely due to a low level of awareness about cancer among clinicians and the population, inadequate access to health care, lack of diagnostic equipment and incomplete recording of cases. Improvements on different levels should be made to get a better epidemiologic insight and to detect cancer earlier resulting in a better outcome for affected chil
Preference of information sources by the fish farming communities of Muktagacha Upazila in Bangladesh
The main purpose of the study was to investigate the preference of information sources by the fish farmers with the reasons for such preference. Data were collected from seventy (70) randomly selected fish farmers (out of 350) from two villages of Kumargata union of Muktagacha upazila under Mymensingh district. A pre-tested and structured interview schedule was used to collect data during the period of 5 to 21 March, 2015. Farmer’s preference on information sources were ascertained through a 4-point rating scale. The majority of the respondents (90%) fell in low to moderate preference category of information sources. Among the fifteen (15) selected information sources; neighbor, television, experienced farmers, radio, input dealer, newspaper, local extension agent and farm laborer were major sources preferred by the majority of the farmers for getting information. While farm publications followed by NGO worker and Upazila Fisheries Officer were least preferred by the farmers as information sources. The main reasons for such preferences; competency of information sources, adequacy, timeliness, personal judgment, material incentive from the source and most importantly credibility of the source (safety, dynamisms, qualification etc.) were rated by the farmers. Different government organizations like Department of Fisheries should strengthen extension campaign to increase group activities of the farmers. This will generate more interaction between famers and the extension personnel. The existing mass media coverage especially television program should be increased. Therefore, it will improve the flow of information among farmers to play a vital role in getting timely information for fish culture