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26Sep
Standing up to protect everyone’s health every day
In Bangladesh, public health has improved substantially over the past two to three decades. This has led to a reduction in neonatal, infant and child mortality, maternal deaths. The prevalence of stunting, under-weight and wasting have declined while life expectancy at birth increased. According to the World Bank, life expectancy at birth has increased from 59 years in 1990 to 73 years in 2020. Infant mortality has decreased from 95 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020. Maternal mortality has also decreased from 573 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 173 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020.
05Jun
Synthetic Fibres Contaminating Environment
Bangladesh has three wind energy projects functioning, two in progress, and seven in planning. The running projects are 1000 kW Capacity Wind Battery Hybrid Power Plant and another 1000 kW Capacity Wind Battery Hybrid Power Plant in Kutubdia Upazila of Cox’s Bazar and 0.9 MW Grid Connected Wind Turbine Power Plant at Mahuri Dam in Feni. Though wind energy is only viable in coastal, offshore, riverside, and other open areas with strong winds, a report on the renewables technical capacity by Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) funded by Bread for the World of Germany estimated the potential for wind energy is to be 150 GW. Therefore,there is a need for further investment in wind energy projects, including the development of appropriate technologies, grid integration, and policy frameworks to promote wind energy development.
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।