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El Nino and La Nina: The Ocean Phenomena Reshaping Earth’s Climate Beneath the calm surface of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the most powerful climate drivers on Earth. Known as El Nino and La Nina, these naturally occurring events may seem distant and scientific, but their impacts ripple across the globe—causing devastating droughts, flooding […]
Groundwater Depletion in the North: A Challenge for Sustainable Water Management In the heart of northern Bangladesh, beneath the green fields and vibrant villages, a silent crisis is deepening—literally. Groundwater, the primary source of irrigation and drinking water in this region, is running low. The water tables are dropping year by year. As tube wells […]
Heat Waves and Public Health: An Emerging Crisis Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures, often accompanied by high humidity, that can have significant impacts on human health, ecosystems and infrastructure. According to the WMO, a heat wave is a period of “marked unusual hot weather (Max, Min and daily average) over a […]
“Tiny Plastic, Big Problem”: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore Plastic changed the world but not always for the better. Plastic which began as a symbol of innovation has gradually become one of the most urgent threats to our planet. Its tiny fragments, known as microplastics, are now everywhere: in our oceans, in the […]
Salinity Expansion in Coastal Bangladesh: A Threat to Sustainable Development In recent years, salinity intrusion has become one of the most critical environmental challenges in Bangladesh’s coastal regions. The increase in salt levels in soil and water, especially in districts like Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat, is not just damaging agriculture—it is affecting people’s health, drinking […]
Soil Degradation and Food Security: An Environmental Concern Healthy soil is essential for growing food, and its ongoing degradation is now a major global concern. From the rice we eat to the vegetables we cook, all of it depends on healthy soil. But what happens when the soil is no longer able to grow food? […]
In recent years, organic farming has gained significant attention across the globe due to growing awareness of food safety, environmental sustainability, and health concerns. Bangladesh, an agrarian country with fertile land and favourable climatic conditions, has substantial potential to promote and adopt organic farming practices. Despite its many challenges, organic agriculture could serve as a […]
In the heart of Bangladesh’s bustling cities, a growing menace continues to disturb public life and pose serious risks to health and well-being. Noise pollution, once considered a minor irritant, has now emerged as a major environmental and public health concern in urban areas such as Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, and Sylhet. With rapid urbanisation, increasing […]
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, dense population, and climatic conditions. Among the various natural disasters, cyclones and floods are the most frequent and devastating. These calamities not only cause loss of lives and infrastructure but also have a severe impact on agriculture, which is the backbone of the country’s economy. Agriculture provides employment to nearly 40% of the labour force and contributes around 13% to the national GDP. Therefore, the repeated destruction caused by floods […]
Bangladesh, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, faces an alarming new reality: climate migration. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, river erosion, and salinity intrusion becoming more frequent and intense, millions of people are being forced to leave their homes in search of safety and livelihood. This phenomenon, often referred to […]