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Depression and Behavioral Changes Associated with Social Media Dependency During COVID-19 Pandemic Among University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross- Sectional Study Karmokar, Sushmita; Islam, Md. Ashraful; Muktadir, Mohammad Hamid Al; Hasan, Rakibul; Tareq, Abu Montakim; Amin, Mohammad Nurul; Emran, Talha Bin
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 25, No. 3
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Background: With its rapid spread, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a detrimental effect on students’ psychological well-being, depression, and behavioral changes due to indefinite educational leaves, lockdowns, restricted outdoor activities, and excess use of social media. This study aims to assess the relationship of social media exposure with the psychological well-being, depression, and behavioral changes of Bangladeshi university students. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional survey was carried out on 530 students from June 17 to July 10, 2020, to evaluate psychological well-being, depression, behavioral changes, and social media exposure via self-reported measures. Results: The prevalence of factors were as follows: poor psychological well-being was 24.9%; moderate to severe depression was 56.6%; severe behavioral changes was 32.1%; and of moderate to severe addiction to social media exposure was 38.3%. All factors were positively associated with social media exposure. Multivariate logistic regression showed that the addiction of participants to social media was 7.488 times higher with severe behavioral changes (OR: 7.488; 95% CI 4.708–11.909), 2.299 times higher with poor psychological functioning (OR: 2.299; 95% CI 1.421–3.721), 30.54 times higher with severe depressed (OR: 30.54; 95% CI 15.0–62.177) than that of individuals without such symptoms. Conclusions: The above findings imply that the government needs to pay greater attention to improve the overall situation of Bangladeshi university students.
Cross-Sectional Study on Overweight and Obesity Associated with Fast-Food Consumption in Bangladesh Sultana, Farhana; Siddiqui, Shafayet Ahmed; Islam, Md. Ashraful; Al Muktadir, Mohammad Hamid; Millat, Md. Shalahuddin; Islam, Muhammed Mohibul; Tareq, Abu Montakim; Afroz, Nahida; Rahman, Mahabuba; Amin, Mohammad Nurul; Emran, Talha Bin
Makara Journal of Health Research Vol. 26, No. 2
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Background: This study aimed to investigate the risk factors and status of fast-food consumption among students in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to November 2020. A total of 654 samples were collected from several schools, colleges, and universities during this study period. Results: About 60.1% and 39.9% of the students were male and female, respectively. Of the students, 53.1% considered fast food as unhealthy (p < 0.001), but only 47.7% were leading a sedentary lifestyle. A significant outcome of overweight and pre-obesity was observed for student institutions, consumption frequency, daily fast-food consumption, and sedentary lifestyle (p < 0.001). In addition, positive association was observed for fast-food consumption more than three times and less than three times per week (OR and 95% CI: 11.13 [7.52–16.47], p < 0.001), higher social class and lower class (OR and 95% CI: 2.18 [1.31–3.62], p = 0.003), fast food preference and other foods (OR and 95% CI: 1.55 [1.11–2.15], p = 0.009), and sedentary and heavily active lifestyle (OR and 95% CI: 5.71 [2.02–16.10], p = 0.001) using logistic regression. Conclusions: Overweight and obesity are serious public health concerns, which are highly associated with fast-food consumption along with lifestyle, economy, and fast-food preference among students in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
Does user-generated content trigger university graduates’ online purchase intention? Mediating role of brand image Islam, Md. Ashraful; Kaium, Md. Abdul; Zahan, Ishrat; Rahman, Md. Shahinur
Asian Management and Business Review Volume 4 Issue 1, 2024
Publisher : Master of Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics Universitas Islam Indonesia

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Academic interest in understanding the impact of user-generated content (UGC) on consumer behavior in digital marketing has grown exponentially. However, we know little about the effect of UGC on customers’ online purchase intention from developing country aspects. This underpins the current study to examine the impact of UGC on the purchase intentions of university graduates in Bangladesh. With a convenient sampling approach, a structured questionnaire was provided directly to 400 respondents; 275 usable and complete responses were extracted for data analysis. Data were empirically validated using principal component analysis, reliability test, correlation, and Hayes PROCESS macro for regression and simple mediation analysis. The findings revealed that bloggers’ recommendations, online communities, and social media content positively and significantly influence customers’ online purchase intention. Brand image also directly impacts purchase intention and mediates the relationship between bloggers’ recommendations, online community, social media content, and online purchase intention. The results of this study will facilitate policymakers and online marketers in devising UGC management policies and digital marketing strategies. The study’s results may also help online marketers, sellers, and brand representatives to understand how to enhance brand image and amplify customers’ online purchasing behavior.
Rohingya Crisis In Bangladesh: Causes, Consequences And Remedies Islam, Md. Ashraful
Journal Of Social Science (JoSS) Vol 2 No 10 (2023): JOSS : Journal of Social Science
Publisher : Al-Makki Publisher

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Bangladesh, a nation marked by its dense population, continues to wrestle with multifaceted challenges even 52 years after gaining independence while navigating the sophistications of development. Among these challenges, the pressing issue of the Rohingya people's plight takes center stage, with various forms of oppression, including mass killings, executions, forced labor, deportation, and the denial of fundamental human rights, rendering them stateless. This study seeks to dissect the roots of the Rohingya crisis and explore its repercussions on Bangladesh. Employing an exploratory research approach, data from secondary sources were qualitatively analyzed using content analysis to discern underlying themes and patterns. The findings reveal that the Rohingya crisis is primarily driven by the lack of documentation, the rise of authoritarianism, and a complex religious landscape. Additionally, the paper identifies social, economic, and environmental challenges as direct consequences of refugee migration in Bangladesh. These insights hold significant implications for policymakers and practitioners actively involved in addressing the Rohingya crisis. Offering a comprehensive analysis, the study also proposes practical policy recommendations grounded in the specific context of the crisis, aiming for tangible applications in real-world scenarios.
Co-Authors Al Muktadir, Mohammad Hamid Amin, Mohammad Nurul Emran, Talha Bin Hasan, Rakibul Islam, Muhammed Mohibul Kaium, Md. Abdul Karmokar, Sushmita Millat, Md. Shalahuddin Muktadir, Mohammad Hamid Al Nahida Afroz Rahman, Mahabuba Rahman, Md. Shahinur Siddiqui, Shafayet Ahmed Sultana, Farhana Tareq, Abu Montakim Zahan, Ishrat