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Impact of changing bridal selection criteria on Women ' s empowerment in Bangladesh A Dissertation by Shegufta Yasmin I D 05362001 Approved hy: Supervisor: Dr. Ferdous Jahan Academic Coordinator BRAC Development Institute, BRAC University --------------Director Professor Syed M. Hashemi BRAC Development Institute BRAC University Acknowledgement 1. Shegufta Yasmin bearing ID 05362001 am expressing my heart full gratitude to Almighty Allah for giving me the capability
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