Development
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37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
Apr 27, 2024When the Israeli offensive ends, there will be some 37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza that needs to be removed, a top UN Mine Action Service officer stated on Friday. Unexploded ordnance buried beneath the... -
ADB urged for more support for Bangladesh’s renewable energies
Apr 26, 2024Social watchdogs and development activists here today urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to extend its support towards promoting renewable energies in Bangladesh. They also unequivocally called for ensuring a just and equitable transition by ensuring... -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
Apr 26, 2024According to Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, at least 155 people have perished in Tanzania as a result of landslides and flooding brought on by El Nino-related torrential rains. He reported to the legislature that roughly 200,000... -
Meaningful action to prevent the use of explosive weapons in populated areas could almost halve number of child casualties in conflicts
Apr 24, 2024Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half – 49.8 per cent – of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by the United Nations, in more... -
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
Apr 24, 2024The Central Weather Administration reported that the largest earthquake, which struck Taiwan’s capital overnight into the early hours of Tuesday, was a magnitude-6.3 tremor that originated in eastern Hualien. The Central Weather Administration reports that at... -
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Apr 24, 2024A computer scientist in Brazil has devised a futuristic solution to this common issue, where roughly sixteen wild animals become roadkill every second: employing AI to warn cars of their existence. For many creatures that have... -
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
Apr 22, 2024Monday saw the nearest international airport reopen after being closed for days, as Indonesian authorities reduce the warning level of a distant volcano that has erupted more than six times in the past week. Authorities had... -
Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ‘exacerbate global crises’
Apr 21, 2024The US House of Representatives’ adoption of an aid package for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine was met with criticism by Moscow on Saturday. “The allocation of US military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will exacerbate... -
ADB to provide $71m to Bangladesh for water resources management
Apr 21, 2024In order to provide climate resilient water resources management, the government today signed a US$71 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) dubbed “Loan 4440-BAN: Climate-Resilient Integrated Southwest Project for Water Resources Management”. The... -
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
Apr 20, 2024Family planning plays a pivotal role in shaping both individual well-being and community health. Yet, recent data from Bangladesh reveal a concerning pattern of diminishing supplies of family planning commodities, prompting concerns about its potential impact...
