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Disaster management knowledge among the students of higher education institution in the coastal Bangladesh

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  • Md. Ashiqur Rahman
  • Md. Abubakkor Siddik
  • Farhana Akter Akhi

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This study investigates the disaster management knowledge of students at Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU), Bangladesh. An intensive survey, including informal interviews and open-ended questionnaires, was conducted among 228 undergraduate students from various faculties. Results showed a poor understanding of the cyclonic disaster management including the cyclone preparedness programme (CPP) and its functions and warning signals. Faculty of environmental science and disaster management (ESDM) students demonstrated better knowledge compared to other faculties. Overall, knowledge on disaster management stages, i.e., mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery was not at a satisfactory level. Only one-sixth of students believed the country had achieved success in the disaster management process. The study identified various strategies to improve disaster preparedness and explored ways to expand disaster education. Findings may help to revise PSTU's curriculum and inform other universities in Bangladesh and disaster-prone regions globally.

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  • Md. Ashiqur Rahman & Md. Abubakkor Siddik & Farhana Akter Akhi, 2026. "Disaster management knowledge among the students of higher education institution in the coastal Bangladesh," International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 25(1), pages 47-67.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgenv:v:25:y:2026:i:1:p:47-67
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