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Breaking Barriers: Enhancing the Engagement of Persons with Disabilities in Policy Making of Bangladesh Abdur Rohim; Jakirul Islam; Bristy Khatun; Mst. Asiya Khatun; Murshida Khatun; Md Amirul Islam
ENGAGEMENT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Community Empowerment and Services
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/engagement.v3i2.82

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Disability is any physical or mental condition of a person that makes it more difficult to do certain activities and interact with all over the world. Although several policies have been taken by the government and are being implemented for disabled persons where 10% of the total population of Bangladesh are facing disabilities. This study reveals how to enhance the engagement of persons with Disabilities (PWD) in policy-making in Bangladesh and also will have the capacity to achieve the 10th objective of sustainable development Goals (SDGs). The research paper utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods. Purposive sampling is employed by the researchers. The researchers intentionally selected eligible participants. The criteria comprised (1) participants with disabilities, (2) participants from various regions of Bangladesh who migrated to Rajshahi for educational purposes, and (3) participants aged between 18 and 35 years. The researchers gathered information from a total of 67 eligible participants through a survey. Drawing upon the collected data, this study aims to establish a suitable framework that guarantees the involvement of individuals with disabilities in the process of policy formation. Utilizing both Qualitative and Quantitative data, this study will formulate informed decisions concerning the circumstances of individuals with disabilities within a nation. This study offers theoretical and practical solutions for disabled individuals' challenges in policy-making in Bangladesh. The aim is to enhance the involvement of disabled people in the policy-making process.
Causes and Consequences of Drug Addiction among Male Adolescents: A Case Study in Chapainawabganj Safayet Hossen; Bristy Khatun; Md. Sael Ali; Parosha Jaha Shatul; Md Amirul Islam
DIROSAT: Journal of Education, Social Sciences & Humanities Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Innovation in Education and Social Sciences Research
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/dirosat.v2i3.91

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The teenage (adolescent) period of life is considered very crucial in a person’s life, as it is the time when a lot of physical as well as psychological changes occur. Drug addiction among male adolescents is one of the most concerning problems in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to investigate the condition of drug-addicted male adolescents in Shibganj municipality, Chapinawabganj district. This research was conducted through the techniques of social surveys and used quantitative data. This study selected 50 respondents through the snowball sampling method, and the data were classified and analyzed through SPSS software. 4% of male adolescents started taking drugs at the age of 12–13, 46% of male adolescents started taking drugs at the age of 14–15, 42% started taking drugs at the age of 16–17, and the rest of the 4% started taking drugs at the age of 18–19. The male adolescents’ respondents mostly take weed, and this rate is 84%. About 30% of adolescents are involved in crime for arranging money for drugs. The most important thing was that drug addiction affected their study. 34% of male adolescents are indifferent to the study, 22% drop out, 5% study break, and 18% drop out of school because of drug addiction. Therefore, all stakeholders, including guardians, teachers, education institute authorities,  law makers and law-enforcing agencies, researchers, civil society, NGO's, and the state, must come forward together to prevent drug addiction among adolescents.