Md Mostafizur Rahman
Biographic Data
| ID | 4542588 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Md Mostafizur Rahman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Md Mostafizur |
| FAMILY NAME | Rahman |
| SIGNATURE | RAHMAN M M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bangladesh University of Professionals |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7668-4213 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 42 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 43 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Assessing sponginess for urban resilience planning in metropolitan cities of Bangladesh: A GIS-based multi-criteria decision-making approach
Assessing livelihood vulnerability induced by climatic hazards: A case study on fishermen communities of Shyamnagar, Shatkhira
Purpose Bangladesh is highly exposed to climatic hazards, placing communities closely connected to the natural environment, such as fishermen, at significant risk. This study aims to understand the effect of climate change on the livelihood of the fisherman community. Design/methodology/approach This study assessed the vulnerability of fishermen communities in three unions of Shyamnagar Upazila: Munshiganj, Burigoalini and Gabura, using the livel…
Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among flood-affected women in Bangladesh: A case study following 2024 flash flood
Floods are frequent climate-related disasters in Bangladesh, threatening physical safety, livelihoods, and mental health. Women are particularly vulnerable due to gendered roles, economic dependence, and caregiving duties. However, research on women’s mental health outcomes following recent flash floods is limited. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 504 women aged 18 years and above in Fulgazi and Sonagazi upazilas of Fen…
The Synergy of Artificial Intelligence Capabilities and Creativity: Exploring Positive Outcomes Through Qualitative Research
This study explores the linkage between Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (AIC) and creativity, emphasizing its two principal dimensions: radical and incremental creativity. The study aims to provide theoretical insights and practical recommendations for utilizing AIC to improve workplace creativity, streamline workflows, and tackle the socio-economic and socio-technical difficulties common in developing nations. We draw grounded theory approa…
Institutional arrangements for water management in Bangladesh: Challenges and opportunities for polders
Conceptual overview of institutional arrangements for water management in Bangladesh, highlighting the three pillars of water institutions namely water laws, water policies, and water administration, and their role in improving water management in coastal polders. Water management institutions play a crucial role in ensuring proper water management for achieving water security and sustainable socio-economic development. In the coastal regions of …
Perception and health implications of road-traffic noise pollution in Bangladesh
Road-traffic noise pollution is a critical yet underexplored public health issue in Bangladesh. This study investigates the relationship between perceived road-traffic noise exposure and self-reported health impacts among adults. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 526 participants who had lived in their current location for over five years and identified road-traffic as the primary source of noise pollution. Linear regression anal…
A multilevel exploration of team conflicts and creativity: The role of empowering leadership behavior
Purpose Drawing on affective events theory, this study aims to unravel how team conflicts connect to emotional reactions, employee creativity and team creativity. It also examines the moderating role of empowering leadership behavior (ELB). Design/methodology/approach The study integrates multi-level, multi-wave, multi-source data from 478 employees and 93 teams from an emerging nation. Findings The results find that team task conflict enhances c…
Exploring depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress among women following the 2025 flash flood: A cross-sectional study in Feni, Bangladesh
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the mental health impacts of the 2025 flash flood on women in Feni, Bangladesh, focusing on depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress. Using a purposive sampling approach, 408 women from the flood-affected Fazilpur and Matabi Unions were surveyed. Mental health outcomes were assessed using the DASS-21 and K10 scales. The mean age of participants was 34.93 years (SD ± 10.35). Results showed …
Flood impact on men’s mental health: Evidence from flood-prone areas of Bangladesh
Disasters can pose significant risks to mental health, often resulting in both temporary and long-lasting psychological distress. This study explores the impact of floods on mental health. A survey was conducted shortly after the 2022 flash flood, in which 452 male participants from the Ajmiriganj and Dharmapasha Upazilas in Bangladesh were surveyed. Mental health was assessed using the DASS-21 instrument, and we examined the variables associated…
Perceived-air pollution and self-reported health status: A study on air pollution-prone urban area of Bangladesh
Air pollution is a serious health concern in rapidly developing countries like Bangladesh. This study investigates the correlation between self-reported health issues related to air pollution and perceived air pollution among adult Bangladeshis. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 398 adult residents who had lived in their current location for at least 3 years. The survey assessed self-reported health using 13 specific air pollution-r…
Mental health consequences of the 2024 Feni flash flood in Bangladesh: Prevalence and risk factors
The 2024 flash flood in Feni District, Bangladesh, was an unforeseen disaster that significantly disrupted livelihoods, infrastructure, and overall well-being. While the physical and economic consequences of floods are widely studied, their impact on mental health remains underexplored, particularly in flood-prone regions like Bangladesh. This study examines the mental health issue experienced by flood survivors, focusing on depression, anxiety, …
The Role of User Value Co-Creation Behavior on Service Delivery Performance of Union Digital Center in Bangladesh
Drawing on Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) and Attitude-Behavior-Context (ABC) models, this study aims to propose a comprehensive theoretical framework, measuring the service delivery performance of Union Digital Center (UDC) on citizen satisfaction and use behavior by utilizing the extension of the SERVQUAL model with another two dimensions: “Information Quality” and “Service Availability.”“Value co-creation” is also used as a boundary conditio…
Unlocking Dual-Focused Empowering Leadership Behaviors Toward Multilevel Creativity: A Qualitative View
Drawing on the Event System Theory, this study develops a comprehensive model for understanding dual-focused empowering behavior in team set-ups toward creativity. The study utilizes a triangular qualitative approach for thematic analysis using data from reviews, 5 focused group interviews, and 30 semi-structured interviews with team leaders, applying the grounded theory. The major finding reveals that empowering leadership can yield significant …
The Historical and Cultural Legacy of Muslin in South Asia: From Colonial Decline to Contemporary Revival
Public perception on plastic pollution: A web-based study in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
This study explores the attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of Dhaka city residents toward plastic pollution, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework. A cross-sectional survey of 435 participants was conducted online, targeting adults (≥ 18 years) with internet access. The survey consisted of 10 items each for attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, analyzed using descriptive stati…
Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems: A case study on improved traditional shrimp farmers in Bangladesh
This study explores the factors affecting self-reported occupational health problems among improved traditional shrimp farmers in Southwestern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 270 farmers in the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat using a structured questionnaire. According to stepwise and hierarchical logistic regression analyses, health problem reporting was associated with district of residence, education level, training, self-rated…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Concerning Salinity Intrusion among Women: A Study in Gabura Island, Bangladesh
Evaluation of noise pollution impact on health in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Objectives The purpose of this research was to look at the interrelation between adult health issues in Dhaka and noise pollution. Methods The methodology involved a cross-sectional survey conducted in five different land use categories, with a sample size of 1,016 individuals. A validated questionnaire that focused on sources of perceived noise pollution and health issues related to noise was used to gather subjective data for the study. Objecti…
Highland communities’ climate change perceptions, climatic shocks and livelihood practices during Covid-19 pandemic
Highland areas are more susceptible to climate change impacts. This study investigates the highland communities’ climate change perceptions, climatic hazards, and livelihood practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a multi-stage random sampling technique, survey data were gathered from 425 respondents living in highland areas of Panchagarh district, a drought-prone region in Bangladesh. Perception analysis indicates that most respondents (77…
Clustering of home delivery in Bangladesh and its predictors: Evidence from the linked household and health facility level survey data
Around half of births in Bangladesh occur at home without skilled birth personnel. This study aims to identify the geographical hot spots and cold spots of home delivery in Bangladesh and associated factors. We analyzed data from the 2017/2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey. The outcome variable was home delivery without skilled personnel supervision (yes, no). Explanatory variables include…
Assessing the Status of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) of Bangladesh
National spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) is an essential framework for managing and sharing geospatial data across different sectors and organizations. In Bangladesh, the development of NSDI is still in its early stages, and there are several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its effective implementation. This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the status of NSDI implementation in Bangladesh using Eelderink’s fourteen ke…
Attitudes and behaviors toward snakes in the snake charmer community: A case from northern Bangladesh
Understanding the Construction of Otherness in Harijan Community in Bangladesh
Otherness sees the world as divided into mutually excluding opposites. It is built through subjective perceptions and cultural practices in society on which, human beings are remade and separated from each other always based on their own experiences. This was a cross-sectional study, applied a qualitative approach to explore how cultural otherness was produced and practiced within the Harijan community. The studied population live in a separate g…
Prevalence and predictors of pornography exposure during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic: A web-based cross-sectional study on students in Bangladesh
Background Pornography exposure, particularly among students, in Bangladesh, has increased in the twenty-first century. However, pornography exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were compelled to “stay at home” and relied extensively on the internet for all forms of activities, including academia, socializing, and communication, has remained unexplored. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of pornography exposure among s…
Sustainable Urban Land-Use Optimization Using GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision-Making (GIS-MCDM) Approach
Land-use optimization is an effective technique to produce optimal benefits in urban land-use planning. There are many approaches and methods to optimize land-use allocation. However, the focus on addressing urban sustainability in land-use optimization is very limited. In this study, we presented a GIS-based multicriteria decision-making (GIS-MCDM) approach to optimize the location of a new residential development considering sustainability dime…
From environmental impact assessment to strategic environmental assessment in Bangladesh: Evolution, perspective, governance and challenges
Narrating the Culture of Resistance in Harijan Community in an Urban Area of Bangladesh: An Anthropological Study
The culture of resistance refers to an act by a particular unprivileged community against the dominant practice of cultural norms in the larger society. It perpetuates the clash between dominant and alternative cultural meanings developed by mainstream society and marginalized subgroups. We aimed to narrate the culture of resistance in the Harijan community in urban Bangladesh. We adopted Observation, In-depth Interview (IDI), Key Informant Inter…
Covid-19 responses among university students of Bangladesh: Assessment of status and individual view toward Covid-19
COVID-19 has become one of the poignant infectious diseases in human history. This cross-sectional study intended to evaluate the adverse impact of COVID-19 among university students of Bangladesh. It also disclosed the COVID-19 responses through knowledge, attitude, and practice level across these university students. A rapid online survey was conducted to administer a self-reported questionnaire among these university students during the countr…
Banisteriopsis caapi, a unique combination of MAO inhibitory and antioxidative constituents for the activities relevant to neurodegenerative disorders and Parkinson's disease
Composition, standardization and chemical profiling of Banisteriopsis caapi, a plant for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders relevant to Parkinson's disease
Assessing the link between witnessing inter-parental violence and the perpetration of intimate partner violence in Bangladesh
Committing violence against an intimate partner is an all too frequent practice among men in Bangladesh. The study indicated that men who had witnessed father-to-mother violence were more likley to perpetrate IPV, suggesting an intergenerational transmission of violence. This transmission of violence may operate through the learning and modelling of attitudes favourable to spousal abuse. In support of this, witnnessing inter-parental violence was…
Psychosocial and Socio-Economic Crisis in Bangladesh Due to Covid-19 Pandemic: A Perception-Based Assessment
Background: The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the partial lockdown, the disease intensity, weak governance in the healthcare system, insufficient medical facilities, unawareness, and the sharing of misinformation in the mass media has led to people experiencing fear and anxiety. The present study intended to conduct a perception-based analysis to get an idea of people's psychosocial and socio-economic crisis, and the possible environmental cri…
Challenges of value chain actors for vegetable production and marketing in North-East Bangladesh
Risk perception and information-seeking behavior during emergency: An exploratory study on Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
Assessing the psychological condition among general people of Bangladesh during Covid-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has been termed as "coronaphobia" due to the overwhelming negative universal impact. The rapid transmission of the responsible novel coronavirus has compelled the situation worse day by day. Bangladesh is one of the hardest hit countries in this pandemic. This cross-sectional study intended to evaluate the psychological condition among general people of Bangladesh throughout the pandemic. The convenient and snowball sampling technique wa…
Amelioration of Metal-Induced Cellular Stress by α-Lipoic Acid and Dihydrolipoic Acid through Antioxidative Effects in PC12 Cells and Caco-2 Cells
α-Lipoic acid (ALA) and its reduced form dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) are endogenous dithiol compounds with significant antioxidant properties, both of which have the potential to detoxify cells. In this study, ALA (250 μM) and DHLA (50 μM) were applied to reduce metal (As, Cd, and Pb)-induced toxicity in PC12 and Caco-2 cells as simultaneous exposure. Both significantly decreased Cd (5 μM)-, As (5 μM)-, and Pb (5 μM)-induced cell death. Subsequentl…
Disability inclusiveness of early warning system: A study on flood-prone areas of Bangladesh
Purpose Persons with disabilities face the impacts of disasters differently. Early warning systems can be one of the powerful tools to reduce the vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities and mitigate the impacts of disasters. The main objective of this study was to assess the disability inclusiveness of the current early warning system (EWS) in flood-prone areas of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative method was focused on ge…
Strategic assessment of Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Comparative lockdown scenario analysis, public perception, and management for sustainability
Exploring the triggering factors for mental stress of university students amid Covid-19 in Bangladesh: A perception-based study
Covid-19 responses among university students of Bangladesh: Assessment of status and individual view toward Covid-19
COVID-19 has become one of the poignant infectious diseases in human history. This cross-sectional study intended to evaluate the adverse impact of COVID-19 among university students of Bangladesh. It also disclosed the COVID-19 responses through knowledge, attitude, and practice level across these university students. A rapid online survey was conducted to administer a self-reported questionnaire among these university students during the countr…
Understanding the Construction of Otherness in Harijan Community in Bangladesh
Otherness sees the world as divided into mutually excluding opposites. It is built through subjective perceptions and cultural practices in society on which, human beings are remade and separated from each other always based on their own experiences. This was a cross-sectional study, applied a qualitative approach to explore how cultural otherness was produced and practiced within the Harijan community. The studied population live in a separate g…
Prevalence and predictors of pornography exposure during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic: A web-based cross-sectional study on students in Bangladesh
Background Pornography exposure, particularly among students, in Bangladesh, has increased in the twenty-first century. However, pornography exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were compelled to “stay at home” and relied extensively on the internet for all forms of activities, including academia, socializing, and communication, has remained unexplored. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of pornography exposure among s…
Sustainable Urban Land-Use Optimization Using GIS-Based Multicriteria Decision-Making (GIS-MCDM) Approach
Land-use optimization is an effective technique to produce optimal benefits in urban land-use planning. There are many approaches and methods to optimize land-use allocation. However, the focus on addressing urban sustainability in land-use optimization is very limited. In this study, we presented a GIS-based multicriteria decision-making (GIS-MCDM) approach to optimize the location of a new residential development considering sustainability dime…
A Novel Composite Index to Measure Environmental Benefits in Urban Land Use Optimization Problems
In urban land use optimization problems, different conflicting objectives are applied. One of the most significant goals in urban land use optimization problems is to maximize environmental benefits. To quantify environmental benefits in land use optimization, many researchers have employed a variety of methodologies. According to previous studies, there is no standard approach for calculating environmental benefits in urban land use allocation p…
Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among University Students in Central Bangladesh
Prevalence and risk factors of short birth interval in Bangladesh: Evidence from the linked data of population and health facility survey
The Sustainable Development Goals 3 targets significant reductions in maternal and under-five deaths by 2030. The prevalence of these deaths is significantly associated with short birth intervals (SBI). Identification of factors associated with SBI is pivotal for intervening with appropriate programmes to reduce occurrence of SBI and associated adverse consequences. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with SBI in Bangladesh. A to…
Too many yet too few caesarean section deliveries in Bangladesh: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys data
Caesarean section (CS) use is rising rapidly in Bangladesh, though lack of CS use remains common among disadvantage women. This increases risks of long-term obstetric complications as well as maternal and child deaths among disadvantage women. We aimed to determine the interaction effects of women’s disadvantage characteristics on CS use in Bangladesh. For this we have analysed a t otal of 27,093 women’s data extracted from five rounds of Banglad…
From environmental impact assessment to strategic environmental assessment in Bangladesh: Evolution, perspective, governance and challenges
Narrating the Culture of Resistance in Harijan Community in an Urban Area of Bangladesh: An Anthropological Study
The culture of resistance refers to an act by a particular unprivileged community against the dominant practice of cultural norms in the larger society. It perpetuates the clash between dominant and alternative cultural meanings developed by mainstream society and marginalized subgroups. We aimed to narrate the culture of resistance in the Harijan community in urban Bangladesh. We adopted Observation, In-depth Interview (IDI), Key Informant Inter…
Assessing the Status of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) of Bangladesh
National spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) is an essential framework for managing and sharing geospatial data across different sectors and organizations. In Bangladesh, the development of NSDI is still in its early stages, and there are several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its effective implementation. This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of the status of NSDI implementation in Bangladesh using Eelderink’s fourteen ke…
Attitudes and behaviors toward snakes in the snake charmer community: A case from northern Bangladesh
Evaluation of noise pollution impact on health in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Objectives The purpose of this research was to look at the interrelation between adult health issues in Dhaka and noise pollution. Methods The methodology involved a cross-sectional survey conducted in five different land use categories, with a sample size of 1,016 individuals. A validated questionnaire that focused on sources of perceived noise pollution and health issues related to noise was used to gather subjective data for the study. Objecti…
Highland communities’ climate change perceptions, climatic shocks and livelihood practices during Covid-19 pandemic
Highland areas are more susceptible to climate change impacts. This study investigates the highland communities’ climate change perceptions, climatic hazards, and livelihood practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a multi-stage random sampling technique, survey data were gathered from 425 respondents living in highland areas of Panchagarh district, a drought-prone region in Bangladesh. Perception analysis indicates that most respondents (77…
Medicine (22 works) · Environmental health (15 works) · Psychology (14 works) · Geography (13 works) · Business (9 works) · Computer Science (9 works) · Pandemic (8 works) · Population (8 works) · Public health (8 works) · Nursing (7 works)