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@article{207296,
        author = {Md. Mahibullah},
        title = {Housing Discrimination and Rental Challenges among Bachelor Tenants in Dhaka City, Bangladesh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {3},
        pages = {434-451},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207296},
        abstract = {Housing discrimination against bachelor tenants has become an increasingly important yet underexplored issue in Bangladesh's urban rental housing market. This study examines the nature and extent of housing discrimination and rental challenges experienced by bachelor tenants in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was employed, and primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews with 60 bachelor tenants selected using purposive sampling. Descriptive statistical techniques, including frequencies and percentages, were used to analyse respondents' socio-demographic characteristics, housing conditions, experiences of discrimination, and rental challenges. The findings reveal that 75.0% of respondents experienced discrimination while searching for rental accommodation, and 70.0% had been refused housing because of their bachelor status. Most respondents reported that landlords preferred renting to families (81.6%), imposed unnecessary restrictions (63.4%), and demanded higher security deposits (63.3%). Furthermore, 66.7% had paid additional advance or security money, while 48.3% expressed dissatisfaction with their current housing conditions. Housing-related challenges were also perceived to affect work or academic performance (45.0%) and contribute to psychological stress among a considerable proportion of respondents. The study further found limited use of written rental agreements and strong public support (76.7%) for government policies to protect bachelor tenants. The findings demonstrate that housing discrimination extends beyond affordability and encompasses social exclusion, financial exploitation, and insecure tenancy. The study contributes to the limited empirical literature on bachelor tenants in Bangladesh and highlights the need for stronger anti-discrimination legislation, mandatory written tenancy agreements, improved enforcement of tenant protection laws, and the development of affordable bachelor-friendly housing to promote equitable access to rental accommodation.},
        keywords = {Housing discrimination; Bachelor tenants; Rental Housing ; Tenant rights; Dhaka City; Bangladesh},
        month = {August},
        }