Transition from ICE vehicles to EVs
At a time when automobiles emit roughly 3.5 to 3.8 billion metric tons of CO2 globally, the urgency of transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is quite evident. The emission accounts for nearly 10 per cent of all energy-related exhaust fumes and 7.0 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG). In Bangladesh,...
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On China-Myanmar-Bangladesh economic corridor
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's China visit has understandably generated considerable enthusiasm in Bangladesh. Government leaders have portrayed the visit as a diplomatic breakthrough that ushers bilateral relations into a new era. The joint communiqué issued after the visit certainly contains several noteworthy announcements, including the elevation of bilateral ties, a...
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Helping budding talents to bloom
Little scientists from Ashuganj Tap Bidyut Kendra High School of Brahmanbaria showcased their innovative skills at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Sunday (June 28). On display was a farming rover, a watercraft and a drone. All those contraptions are connected with the farming and fishery sectors....
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Earthquake preparedness must increase
The recent earthquakes that originated in Rupganj and other parts of central Bangladesh have once again drawn public attention to the country's seismic vulnerability. Given their proximity to Dhaka, experts emphasise the need for greater preparedness.Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated megacities, has expanded rapidly over the past...
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Conserving electricity
Electricity has become one of the country's most precious resources amid the ongoing fuel crisis and frequent load shedding. Regrettably, a significant amount of electricity is wasted every day due to our negligence. Lights and fans are often left running in empty rooms, air conditioners operate at unnecessarily low temperatures...
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