Climate change impacts in Bangladesh
With the Himalayas to the north and the Bay of Bengal to the south, Bangladesh sits on one of the world’s largest and most densely populated deltas, where the Jamuna, Padma and Meghna rivers converge.
With the Himalayas to the north and the Bay of Bengal to the south, Bangladesh sits on one of the world’s largest and most densely populated deltas, where the Jamuna, Padma and Meghna rivers converge.
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges in general, and to sustainable development and the UN Millennium Development Goals in particular. Catalyzing grassroots action by the tourism sector to combat this challenge is at the centre of World Tourism Day [WTD] 2008 Theme, Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change. The official host country of WTD 2008 is Peru.
BY ANISUR RAHMAN DHAKA
This research analyzed the changing pattern of land market under a land decreasing condition in rural Bangladesh. The data was collected from a village-level agricultural officer and all households of a sample clan originated from one very large farmer in 1900.
Satellite-enhanced rainfall estimation appears to offer an effective and viable alternative means for estimating precipitation. Satellite-improved rainfall estimates for the HKH region delivered in a timely fashion will facilitate the use of regional flood-information systems.
seeking Climate aid: Bangladesh
More than a dozen countries in Asia and Africa have banned China dairy imports, and several others had recalled products by Wednesday, fearing potentially lethal melamine-tainted milk has made its way to their markets. Here is a list of how different countries are reacting. IMPORT BANS
ICELAND President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson during his recent visit to Dhaka proposed the creation of a Himalayan council with nations of the Himalayan region to address the 'regional concerns' over climate change suggesting it could initially serve as a forum for promotion of the necessary researches and play a role in developing constructive dialogue on how to address the challenges.
Coca-Cola partners plans to launch 'Rain Water Harvesting and Drinking Water Project' in Bangladesh with a view to enhancing availability of water in communities and ensure supply of safe drinking water among school children and their families. The project involves installation of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) systems in 5 schools in Mirpur area of Dhaka City and Barguna Sadar.
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) yesterday formed a human chain in front of the Chittagong Press Club opposing the beaching of a toxic ship at a Chittagong ship-breaking yard. Speakers at the human chain urged the authorities concerned not to allow the beaching of MT Enterprise blacklisted by Greenpeace for scrapping in Bangladesh.
The director-general of the Department of Environment has requested the secretaries to all the ministries to take steps so that noise pollution in the city can be reduced significantly.