Climate Challenges
Avoiding mosquito bites key to dengue prevention
This year, even before the monsoon season officially began, the situation regarding dengue fever, carried by Aedes mosquitoes, is showing alarming signs across the country. Everyday, countless people are rushing to hospitals due to dengue fever. Climate change, rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and unplanned urbanization are all contributing to the increased risk of dengue.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
How La Niña and El Niño change earth's temperature
Various climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts, and cyclones are quite natural phenomena. However, it seems that these disasters are becoming more severe over time. There is now excessive rainfall during the rainy season, leading to sudden floods. Recently, we have witnessed sudden floods in Dubai due to excessive rainfall, and in June 2022, the Sylhet region experienced severe flooding.
ADB grants $71m to Bangladesh for Water Resources Management
The government on Saturday signed a US$71 million loan agreement titled "Loan 4440-BAN: Climate-Resilient Integrated Southwest Project for Water Resources Management" with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for ensuring climate resilient water resources management.
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