Research Projects

External Funds and Project Information

1. Systematically survey the diseases of natural rubber in the Chittagong, Sylhet and Mymensingh areas in Bangladesh
2. Isolation of causal organisms
3. Conventional and molecular Identification of causal organisms
4. Preparation of a monograph

The proposed research program will give us preliminary ideas on the occurrence of diseases in Natural Rubber in the country, which is largely absent now. But it is necessary to design any plantation program and the future of the plantations. A dangerous disease called Pestalotiopsis is occurring in many of the main rubber-growing countries of the world. Our climatic condition is more or less like diseases prone areas. So, we must be very careful in recording the occurrence of rubber diseases in the country. In that respect, this is high time to know the status of diseases of rubber in the country immediately.

To review the progress of implementation of the National Strategic Plan 2021-2025 in coordination with external program reviewers and, ultimately, to further strengthen the foundation for malaria elimination in Bangladesh by 2030.

The institute is expected to provide unbiased recommendations for the National Malaria
Elimination efforts in the country. These recommendations will be based on their expert
knowledge in key areas and based on the local context.

The purpose is to conduct a situation analysis including mapping of high-risk areas, service delivery points and modalities, major challenges and gaps in services and geographic areas in 4 City Corporations. The assessment will also explore strategy and solutions that can be taken to scale to improve immunization equity and coverage, including differences among various vulnerable groups (ethnic groups, slum dwellers, mobile, etc.)

The assessment findings will be primarily used by the targeted CCs to develop plans for immunization service delivery including PHC with quality and accountability for ensuring equitable services to all.

The overall purpose of the survey is to assess the baseline situation of the project, focusing primarily on i) Assessing existing demographic and health conditions of the targeted community; ii) Establishing a sound, quantitative and qualitative base information by assessing the levels of awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices; iii) Use baseline data in measuring the changes over time, and iv) Set achievable and realistic targets of planned outputs and outcomes. It also provides a starting point for the appropriate project strategies and interventions.

The long-term ambition of Proshanti UK is to build a Healthy Living Centre in Juri. The Centre will combine free or affordable health care with disease prevention and health education. The overall purpose of the project is to relieve sickness and promoting and preserving good health, in particular but not exclusively, of people living in the Juri region of Bangladesh by supporting and establishing a healthy living centre. DIU is doing mid-term evaluation of the project, focusing primarily on i) Assessing existing demographic and health conditions of the targeted community; ii) Establishing a sound, quantitative and qualitative base information by assessing the levels of awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices; iii) Use baseline data in measuring the changes over time, and iv) Set achievable and realistic targets of planned outputs and outcomes.

1. Increase access to quality learning opportunities for livelihoods

2. Support learners with advanced ICT skills to access job opportunities

3. Connect skilled individuals to financial institutions to start their own enterprise 

Expected Outcomes:

1. Develop four open short courses on applied ICT Skills

2. Train a total of 400 learners among which 50% are female (initial year).

3. Link learners with job opportunities or support them to be self-employed

4. Counsel learners for employability and success 

General

The purpose of this study is to identify direct and indirect social stigma associated with preparedness of post pandemic Covid -19 about discrimination, fear, acceptance and self-efficacy among community leaders, media personnel (both electronic & print) and healthcare providers at the community level. 

Specific

• To determine socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents
• To examine direct social stigma like the discrimination, misconception, fear, acceptance and self-esteem among the study subjects.
• To identify indirect social stigma like unnecessary hospitalization, media rumor, stereotypes, hiding illness and discourage from adopting healthy behaviours.
• To investigate the relationship between social stigma and psycho-behavioral related variables associated with it.
• To find out if there is any association between smart social stigma and socio-demographic variables.
• To assess the risk of social stigma and discrimination to change or prevent dangerous behaviours and attitudes.

i. Beet roots availability in Bangladesh assessed;

ii. Proximate composition of the locally cultivated beet roots analyzed;

iii. Different products (jam, jelly, preserves, pickles, candies, chips, dehydrated beet roots, colorants , functional beverages etc. ) from the beet roots developed;

iv. Composition and shelf-life of the products assessed;

v. Sensory evaluation (taste panel evaluation) of the developed products conducted.