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Tropical cyclones in Bangladesh in changing climate

Major cyclones have drastically increased in Bangladesh in recent decades. During the period 1978-2016, a total of 131 tropical cyclones (TCs) formed in the Bay of Bengal, showing annual mean occurrence of 3.6 TCs. Bangladesh was hit by 33 tropical cyclones, which constitute about 25 per cent of the total...

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Increasing vulnerability of the oceanic ecosystem

Since the beginning of industrial revolution, consumerist attitude in human nature has continued to grow, reaching its peak in the 21st century. Multidimensional physical and sensual demand is growing with every passing day, alongside dissatisfaction. It is typical of human nature that they do not become alert until some danger...

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