How International Aid and Rainy Season Impact the Dhaka Metro Program
Keywords:
International Aid; Rainfall; Program Costs; Linear Regression.Abstract
This paper investigates the amplified effect of international aid on the Dhaka metro program and explores the correlation between rainfall and program costs. Drawing insights from the Kolkata metro, a linear regression equation is established to analyze the historical data of rainfall and operating costs from 2017 to 2021. The findings indicate a positive correlation between rainfall and total program costs, albeit with a relatively modest correlation coefficient. Furthermore, it is crucial to recognize that alongside maintenance costs attributed to rainfall, significant fixed expenses, such as workers' salaries, also contribute substantially to the program expenses. This study aims to elucidate these phenomena through the utilization of a mathematical model.
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