Cyclone Remal inflicts
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.
Damage in Cyclone Remal estimated at Tk7000 cr
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman said that the government has so far estimated the losses caused by cyclone Remal at Tk7000 crore.
To survive, we must combat environmental desertification
For the past two decades, unusual weather patterns have been observed worldwide. Where once there used to be cries for a drop of water in the scorching deserts, now the deserts are witnessing rainfall, painting the landscape green. Conversely, the opposite scenario is visible in the Indian subcontinent and Europe. Most areas in South Asia, including Bangladesh, now experience severe heatwaves during the summer. While Europe, which used to be predominantly cold, is facing intense heatwaves for the most part of the year. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recently warned in a published report that if global temperatures are not reduced soon, South Asia, including Bangladesh, could suffer catastrophic consequences. The entire region could be engulfed by desertification.
Cyclone Remal inflicts Tk7,000cr loss on 20 districts
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibur Rahman has said that Cyclone Remal has resulted in a loss of Tk6,880 crore in 20 districts of the country.
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