Covering a wide range of fields in social sciences, this volume presents 15 well-written research articles. Authored by learned faculty members and researchers from diverse background, these articles are expected to make a significant contribution to expanding the horizon of knowledge in the respective fields.

We had a plan to fully digitize the journal starting from this volume for better circulation of our research. But we were unable to attain this goal due to several compelling reasons. However, we remain committed to this goal and will continue our efforts to implement the plan as soon as possible.

We extend our deep gratitude to Professor Siraj Ud Doullah, former dean of this faculty, for his precious contributions, having accomplished the majority of tasks related to the publication of this volume. We sincerely thank to the authors for their time and effort in making their works publishable. We acknowledge our indebtedness to the honorable members of the editorial board for their tireless efforts in bringing the volume to publication. The reviewers also deserve very special thanks for their comprehensive evaluations, which were instrumental in maintaining the quality of the journal. Finally, we express our appreciation to the staff members who contributed in various ways to the successful publication of this volume. Their dedication is truly commendable.

We highly appreciate comments and suggestions from the readers of this volume for future improvement. Let us combine our efforts to broaden our understanding and knowledge in the field of social sciences. Thanks.

Professor Dr. Md. Alauddin Majumder
Executive Editor
The Chittagong University Journal of Social Sciences
and
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Chittagong
Chattogram, Bangladesh