Atleast six people have died in the philippines, as heavy storms lash the Islands ahead of the arrival of Tyhoon Mitag, due to make landfall on sunday. The army has decided a ceasefire with local communist rebels so that troops can focus on damage prevention. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, Evacuees are returning home after Typhoon Hagibis […]
The “myth” of deteriorating business confidence in Bangladesh.
If one looks at the ground realities and the context of the events, it makes sense to say that the CTG has so far failed or hesitated to destroy the confidence of the corrupt peoples who were primarily doing business in Bangladesh If one looks at the everyday press of Bangladesh – be it print […]
Rats yield clue to part of brain behind addiction
Scientists have identified a brain region that is essential for experiencing drug cravings. The team hopes that discovery could lead to the use of medicines to shut down the region and diminish craving. The insular cortex or insula lies deep in the brain and is involved in perceiving the body’s needs and emotions. Chemical […]
Bangladesh cyclone death toll tops 500
A severe cyclone has killed more than 500 people in Bangladesh and left thousands injured or missing, triggering an international relief effort to help the country cope with its latest disaster. Local officials and Red Crescent workers said 508 deaths had been confirmed. Hundreds more were injured or missing after Cyclone Sidr struck last night. […]
Hundreds dead in severe Bangladesh cyclone
At least 630 people have died in Bangladesh as a result of severe Cyclone Sidr, official report says. Disaster-management office spokesperson Muhammad Mia confirmed the number of bodies so far recovered. The cyclone roared ashore with winds of more than 250km/h, and the death toll was expected to rise further, with about 1 000 fishermen reported […]
It’s Ten Years Since Ecological Economics First Saw The Limelight – What’s Happened Since?
It’s been ten years since the US ecologic economics expert Robert Constanza shocked the world by slapping a monetary value on the earth’s natural resources. Now, a decade later, has the science come of age? When Constanza estimated air, minerals, water and soil at a combined value of USD33 trillion in 1997, he triggered a […]
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