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Bangladesh is known for its vulnerability to climate change and more specifically to natural disasters. It is important to mention the fact that the location of the country is vulnerable for the presence for three powerful rivers, Asian rivers, Brahmaputra, Ganges and the Meghna along with their numerous tributaries that could result massive floods.
Agriculture is the largest employment sector in Bangladesh, making up 14.2 percent of Bangladesh's GDP in 2017 and employing about 42.7 percent of the workforce. [1] As of the financial year 2022 to 2023, the agricultural sector contributed to more than 12% of GDP. [ 2 ]
[9] [10] According to the State of Global Air report in 2021, at last 236,000 people died due to air pollution in Bangladesh. [11] According to a World Bank study, air pollution is responsible for 20 percent of premature deaths in Bangladesh. [12] The brick kiln industry is one of the largest contributors to air pollution in Bangladesh.
Losses incurred by fish farmers due to high temperatures exceeded 100 million yuan ($14.67 million) according to CCTV.Around the central province of Hubei, fire engines were seen driving into ...
Agriculture in Southern Africa was also adversely affected by drought after climate change intensified the effects of 2014–2016 El Niño event. [ 5 ] : 724 In Europe , between 1950 and 2019, heat extremes have become more frequent and also more likely to occur consecutively, while cold extremes have declined.
The crisis has been exacerbated by an El Nino-induced drought that has hit many southern African nations. The government has estimated that 2.7 million people will go hungry this year, although ...
Drought is a recurring feature of the climate in most parts of the world, becoming more extreme and less predictable due to climate change, which dendrochronological studies date back to 1900. There are three kinds of drought effects, environmental, economic and social.
Paddy field in rural Bangladesh. Rice production in Bangladesh plays a critical role in the nation's economy, affecting various sectors and socioeconomic factors. As the primary crop and staple food, rice is central to agricultural production, employment, and nutritional needs. It is a major contributor to Bangladesh’s national income.