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18Apr
Challenges in Conserving Heritage Sites in Bangladesh
On World Heritage Day, various cultural events and activities are organised in Bangladesh to promote the country’s heritage and raise awareness about the importance of preserving it. Schools and universities also participate in these activities to educate the younger generation about the country’s rich cultural heritage and the need to preserve it for future generations.
17Apr
Dwindling green coverage responsible for warmer summers in Dhaka
Alongside several regions in Bangladesh, a heatwave has been sweeping over Dhaka, breaking 58 years’ record with 40.6 degrees Celsius temperature on Sunday. The trend of increasing temperature has prevailed for the last couple of years.
07Apr
বৈদ্যুতিক সংযোগগুলো নিয়মিত পরীক্ষা করলে অগ্নিকাণ্ডের ঝুঁকি কমবে
বাংলাদেশে যানজট ও সড়ক দুর্ঘটনার পর এবার বিস্ফোরণ ও অগ্নিকাণ্ড ক্রমাগত মারাত্মক আকার ধারণ করছে। প্রতিবছরই এ ধরনের অগ্নিকাণ্ড কেড়ে নিচ্ছে অসংখ্য মূল্যবান প্রাণ, ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হচ্ছে অজস্র মানুষ এবং নষ্ট হচ্ছে বিপুল পরিমাণ সম্পদ। দেশে অগ্নিকাণ্ডের ঘটনার কারণগুলোর মধ্যে উল্লেখযোগ্য কিছু কারণ হলো দুর্বল ভবন নির্মাণ, অগ্নি নিরাপত্তার শিথিল নিয়ম এবং অতিরিক্ত ভিড়।
05Apr
Thunderstorm Becoming a New Killer
In general terms, climate change does not introduce many additional or unanticipated risks but it will intensify some existing relationships between the environment and human wellbeing, making human life and livelihood more difficult and dangerous than they are now. Only a few examples of extreme weather occurrences include droughts, flooding, waterlogging, cyclones and tsunamis, tornadoes, thunderstorms, river/coastal erosion, landslides, salty water intrusion, hailstorms and other natural disasters. These natural disasters have the potential to have profound effects on socioeconomic conditions, agricultural output, and human and animal health.
05Apr
Use of e-cigarettes and its hazards
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are becoming increasingly popular in Bangladesh as an alternative to traditional tobacco products. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat up a liquid containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals to create an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. While e-cigarettes have been marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, research suggests that they may pose several significant health concerns.
21Mar
International Forest Day: We Should Save our Forest Cover
World Planting Day is observed on March 21. This day is dedicated to planting anything you can, whether it’s flowers, trees, or veggies, as well as raising awareness of the value of plants. Since 2014, The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has organized Tree Planting Day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the dedication to service, community, and peace.
21Mar
Trees are essential part of our ecosystem
World Planting Day is observed on March 21. This day is dedicated to planting anything you can, whether it’s flowers, trees, or veggies, as well as raising awareness of the value of plants. Since 2014, The High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has organized Tree Planting Day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the dedication to service, community, and peace.
12Nov
৫টি প্রধান সেক্টরকে কার্বনমুক্ত করার বৈশ্বিক উদ্যোগ
পাওয়ার সেক্টর, সড়ক পরিবহন, স্টিল শিল্প, হাইড্রোজেন জ্বালানি এবং কৃষি—এই ৫টি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ খাতকে আগামী ১২ মাসের মধ্যে অর্থাৎ কপ২৮ আগে ডিকার্বনাইজেশন বা কার্বনমুক্তকরণকে গতিশীল করতে ২৫টি সমন্বিত উদ্যাগের মাধ্যমে একটি অ্যাকশন প্লান করা হয়েছে। এই প্লানের মাধ্যমে সস্তায় ও সহজলভ্যভাবে ক্লিন এনার্জি মানুষের দৌরগোড়ায় পৌঁছে যাবে বলে বিশ্বনেতারা আশাবাদী।
15Oct
Save Climate to Reduce Natural Disaster Risk
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Global Climate Risk Index 2021 of German Watch Report ranked Bangladesh the 7th most affected vulnerable country by extreme weather event during 2000-2019. Between 1900 and 2020, a total 352 incidents occurred in Bangladesh. Around 450 million people were affected by the disasters. It is one of the most affected countries due to disasters within the SAARC region. In 2020 a total of 5.4 million people were affected by monsoon floods which was the 4th worst disasters in the world. It is also imperative that between 1996 and 2015, disaster caused an averaging 0.732% of GDP loss per annum and total economic loss was $2.283 billion. It indicates to the severity of disasters in Bangladesh compared to rest of the Region. Thus, to successfully achieve Sustainable Development Goals, the aspect of Disaster Risk Resilience must be taken into account.
05Oct
The bearers and carriers of civilization
Teachers’ Day is a special day to show teachers how much we value them. It may also involve festivities to recognize their exceptional contributions to the society at large or to a specific field of study. In the opinion of Education International, it is crucial for the world to acknowledge a particular day at the national level, which is deserving of the proper acknowledgment of teachers working in social transformation. Building people is a teacher’s job. From the beginning, Bangladesh has recognized this day.
26Jun
Coal-Fired Power Plants A Major Environmental Concern
Many coal-power projects in Bangladesh have been abandoned. Continuing coal-plant pollution in this densely populated delta threatens human life, according to a statement by Bangladesh’s Poribesh Andolon, who calls for an end to coal-power development. Bangladesh has cancelled ten proposed coal-fired power facilities due to environmental concerns. The China-backed Patuakhai and Maheshkhali power plants, each with 1,320 MW capacity; the Malaysia-backed Maheshkhali plant, also with 1,320 MW capacity; a joint Bangladesh-Singapore project; and a joint project between Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and Bangladesh’s state-owned Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh are among the plants that have been cancelled.
17Jun
Withdrawing Duties from Polythene Incompatible with Environmental Conservation
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The budget proposal was unveiled to parliament two days before World Environment Day and two days after World Ocean Day. In the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2022-23, the government increased the allocation for environmental protection, but it is insufficient. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been allocated Tk 15 billion in the budget, which was Tk 12.22 billion in FY 21-22. By 2030, the country’s funding and technological resources have been used to set a target of lowering carbon-dioxide emissions by 6.73 percent, with steps taken to make all existing and newly developed sectors environmentally friendly. The government is trying to ensure that by 2041, renewable energy would account for 40% of total energy resources. To develop climate resilience, the ‘Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan’ proposes investing US$80 billion by 2030. According to the projected budget, the investment will be funded internally and externally.