global-warming

Bangladesh has contributed little to climate change but faces some of the highest risks. Against this reality, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on the international community to take urgent action. He said that to keep global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius, emissions must be reduced while ensuring accessible financing, technology transfer and full implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund for climate vulnerable countries. He made the remarks in a speech at a high-level meeting...

The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 750. Of them, 734 people have died in Nepal. Another 16 people were killed in Tibet’s Gyirong County. Thousands of people remain missing in the disaster affected areas along the border between the two countries. Officials in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region provided the information at a news conference held Sunday. At the news conference, officials said the missing foreign nationals include 49 citi...

In Bangladesh, April is traditionally known as the hottest month of the year, with average temperatures exceeding those of any other month. However, last year's April deviated from its usual character, and a similar pattern is being noticed this year. Bangladesh is witnessing a mix of heavy mon...