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The Conservation Action Plan the Ganges River Dolphin
THE CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN FOR THE GANGES RIVER DOLPHIN 2010-2020 National Ganga River Basin Authority Ministry of Environment & Forests Government of India Prepared by R. K. Sinha, S. Behera and B. C. Choudhary 2 MINISTER’S FOREWORD I am pleased to introduce the Conservation Action Plan for the Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) in the Ganga river basin. The Gangetic Dolphin is one of the last three surviving river dolphin species and we have declared it India's National Aquatic Animal. Its conservation is crucial to the welfare of the Ganga river ecosystem. Just as the Tiger represents the health of the forest and the Snow Leopard represents the health of the mountainous regions, the presence of the Dolphin in a river system signals its good health and biodiversity. This Plan has several important features that will ensure the existence of healthy populations of the Gangetic dolphin in the Ganga river system. First, this action plan proposes a set of detailed surveys to assess the population of the dolphin and the threats it faces. Second, immediate actions for dolphin conservation, such as the creation of protected areas and the restoration of degraded ecosystems, are detailed. Third, community involvement and the mitigation of human-dolphin conflict are proposed as methods that will ensure the long-term survival of the dolphin in the rivers of India. This Action Plan will aid in their conservation and reduce the threats that the Ganges river dolphin faces today. Finally, I would like to thank Dr. R. K. Sinha , Dr. S. K. Behera and Dr. -
Cachar District
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II SECTION 3, SUB SECTION (II)] GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 45/2010 - CUSTOMS (N.T.) 4th JUNE, 2010. 14 JYESTHA, 1932 (SAKA) S.O. 1322 (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b) and (c) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendment(s) in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 63/94-Customs (NT) ,dated the 21st November, 1994, namely:- In the said notification, for the Table, the following Table shall be substituted, namely;- TABLE S. Land Land Customs Routes No. Frontiers Stations (1) (2) (3) (4) 1. Afghanistan (1) Amritsar Ferozepur-Amritsar Railway Line (via Railway Station Pakistan) (2) Delhi Railway Ferozepur-Delhi Railway Line. Station 2. Bangladesh CALCUTTA AND HOWRAH AREA (1) Chitpur (a) The Sealdah-Poradah Railway Line Railway Station passing through Gede Railway Station and Dhaniaghat and the Calcutta-Khulna Railway line River Station. passing through Bongaon (b) The Sealdah-Lalgola Railway line (c) River routes from Calcutta to Bangladesh via Beharikhal. (2) Jagannathghat The river routes from Calcutta to Steamer Station Bangladesh via Beharikhal. and Rajaghat (3) T.T. Shed The river routes from Calcutta to (Kidderpore) Bangladesh via Beharikhal. CACHAR DISTRICT (4) Karimganj (a) Kusiyara river Ferry Station (b) Longai river (c) Surma river (5) Karimganj (a) Kusiyara river Steamerghat (b) Surma river (c) Longai river (6) Mahisasan Railway line from Karimganj to Latu Railway Station Railway Station (7) Silchar R.M.S. -
Impact Assessment Due to Rural Electrification in Hill Tract of Bangladesh for Sustainable Development
Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech., 3 (4): 391-402, 2006 ISSN:Md. J. 1735-1472B. Alam, et al. Impact assessment due... © Autumn 2006, IRSEN, CEERS, IAU Impact assessment due to rural electrification in hill tract of Bangladesh for sustainable development *1Dr. Md. J. B. Alam, 2M. R. Islam, 1R. Sharmin, 3Dr. M. Iqbal, 1M. S. H. Chowduray and 1G. M. Munna 1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh 2Department of Chemistry, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh 3 Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh Received 25 March 2006; revised 15 August 2006; accepted 1 September 2006; available online 1 October 2006 ABSTRACT: Environmental impact assessment (EIA) of any project is essential for understanding the sustainability of the project. For sustainable development of hill tracts, electricity is inseparable. Like other parts of Bangladesh hill tracts districts felt increasing demand of electricity. In this paper an attempt has been taken to present the existing environmental condition and analysis the future environmental condition after implementation of project. Electrification will extend the length of the active day. Electrification will improve security (people’s perception of safety and security) at the region. The elements of the project identified as components for analysis are chosen based on DOE’s guideline. The study showed that 87% people say that they feel safer at night since being electrified. Impacts are classified on the basis of EPA’s scaling and DOE, university’s teachers, NGOs expert’s opinions. Value more than 10 is classified significantly affected element of the project. -
Protection of Endangered Ganges River Dolphin in Brahmaputra River, Assam, India
PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED GANGES RIVER DOLPHIN IN BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER, ASSAM, INDIA Final Technical Report to Sir Peter Scott Fund, IUCN Report submitted by - Abdul Wakid, Ph. D. Programme Leader Gangetic Dolphin Research & Conservation Programme, Aaranyak Survey, Beltola, Guwahati-781028 Assam, India Gill Braulik Sea Mammal Research Unit University of St. Andrews St. Andrews, Fife KY16 8LB, UK Page | 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are expressing our sincere thanks to Sir Peter Scott Fund of IUCN for funding this project. We are thankful to the Department of Environment & Forest (wildlife) and the management authority of Kaziranga National Park, Government of Assam for the permission to carry out the study, especially within Kaziranga National Park. Without the tremendous help of Sanjay Das, Dhruba Chetry, Abdul Mazid and Lalan Sanjib Baruah, the Project would not have reached its current status and we are therefore grateful to all these team members for their field assistance. The logistic support provided by the DFO of Tinsukia Wildlife Division and the Mongoldoi Wildlife Division are highly acknowledged. Special thanks to Inspector General of Police (special branch) of Assam Police Department for organizing the security of the survey team in all districts in the Brahamputra Valley. In particular Colonel Sanib, Captain Amrit, Captain Bikash of the Indian Army for the security arrangement in Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border and Assistant Commandant Vijay Singh of the Border Security Force for security help in the India-Bangladesh border area. We also express our sincere thanks to the Director of Inland Water Transport, Alfresco River Cruise, Mr. Kono Phukan, Mr. Bhuban Pegu and Mr. -
Survey on Major Diseases of Vegetable and Fruit Crops in Chittagong Region
ISSN 0258-7122 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 35(3) : 423-429, September 2010 SURVEY ON MAJOR DISEASES OF VEGETABLE AND FRUIT CROPS IN CHITTAGONG REGION M. T. HOSSAIN1, S. M. M. HOSSAIN2, M. A. BAKR3 A. K. M. MATIAR RAHMAN4 AND S. N. UDDIN5 Abstract A survey was conducted during October 2006 to June 2008 to observe disease prevalence of vegetable and fruit crops in Chittagong region. Through the survey, 24 diseases with their incidence and severity were recorded. The average higher leaf infection in early blight of potato and fruit infection in soft rot of potato were recorded 37% and 39%, respectively. The highest leaf infection (43%) of early blight of tomato that was more frequented (mode) 36% in different locations with ±0.45% ranges (Standard error) for causing the disease as recorded at Sadar Anwara upazila of Chittagong. The highest fruit infection of soft rot of potato (43%) was recorded at Dohazari, Chandanaish upazila in Chittagong. The average of higher disease severity of leaf (27%) and fruit (33%) was recorded in early blight of tomato and soft rot of potato, respectively, and the highest disease severity of leaf (29%) and fruit (35%) was recorded in Phomopsis blight and early blight of tomato and soft rot of potato, respectively. Keywords : Diseases, vegetable, fruit, survey. Introduction Bangladesh is an agrarian country. Its economy is mainly dependent on agriculture. Crop loss owing to the diseases poses a great threat to Bangladesh agriculture. More than 454 diseases in around 100 cultivated crops have so far been recorded in Bangladesh (Anon., 2006). The diseases cause substantial losses to crops. -
Conservation of Gangetic Dolphin in Brahmaputra River System, India
CONSERVATION OF GANGETIC DOLPHIN IN BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER SYSTEM, INDIA Final Technical Report A. Wakid Project Leader, Gangetic Dolphin Conservation Project Assam, India Email: [email protected] 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT There was no comprehensive data on the conservation status of Gangetic dolphin in Brahmaputra river system for last 12 years. Therefore, it was very important to undertake a detail study on the species from the conservation point of view in the entire river system within Assam, based on which site and factor specific conservation actions would be worthwhile. However, getting the sponsorship to conduct this task in a huge geographical area of about 56,000 sq. km. itself was a great problem. The support from the BP Conservation Programme (BPCP) and the Rufford Small Grant for Nature Conservation (RSG) made it possible for me. I am hereby expressing my sincere thanks to both of these Funding Agencies for their great support to save this endangered species. Besides their enormous workload, Marianne Dunn, Dalgen Robyn, Kate Stoke and Jaimye Bartake of BPCP spent a lot of time for my Project and for me through advise, network and capacity building, which helped me in successful completion of this project. I am very much grateful to all of them. Josh Cole, the Programme Manager of RSG encouraged me through his visit to my field area in April, 2005. I am thankful to him for this encouragement. Simon Mickleburgh and Dr. Martin Fisher (Flora & Fauna International), Rosey Travellan (Tropical Biology Association), Gill Braulik (IUCN), Brian Smith (IUCN), Rundall Reeves (IUCN), Dr. A. R. Rahmani (BNHS), Prof. -
Strategic Urban Transport Master Plan (P155253)
Public Disclosure Authorized Chittagong Strategic Urban Transport Master Plan (P155253) Public Disclosure Authorized Strategic Urban Transport Master Plan 24 November, 2018 Public Disclosure Authorized Prepared by: Prepared for: e.Gen Consultants Ltd., Bangladesh Public Disclosure Authorized in association with Integrated Transport Planning Ltd, United Kingdom Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Study area ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Reports produced ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Data collection ........................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Layout of this document .......................................................................................................... 4 2. Urban development ..................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Urban structure.......................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Employment ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.3 Future growth ......................................................................................................................... -
Barometer-Book-Final
FORUM -ASIA SOUTH ASIA JUDICIAL BAROMETER FORUM -ASIA © FORUM-ASIA and Law & Society Trust 2020 The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is a Bangkok based regional network of 81 member organisations across 21 Asian countries, with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and consultative relationship with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. Founded in 1991, FORUM-ASIA works to strengthen movements for human rights and sustainable development through research, advocacy, capacity development and solidarity actions in Asia and beyond. It has sub-regional offices in Geneva, Jakarta, and Kathmandu. www.forum-asia.org FORUM-ASIA Law & Society Trust 3rd Floor, S. P. D. Building 3, Kynsey Terrace 79/2 Krungthonburi Road Colombo 8 Khlong San Bangkok Sri Lanka 10600 Thailand Tel : +94 11 268 4845 Tel : + 66 (0) 2 1082643-45 : +94 11 269 1228 Fax : + 66 (0) 2108 2646 Fax : +94 11 268 6843 Web : www.forum-asia.org Web : lstlanka.org Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Facebook : www.fb.me/lstlanka Twitter : @lstlanka ISBN : 978-955-1302-94-8 Table of Contents Acknowledgements v Contributors vii Preface xi Introduction - Migrant Workers in South Asia: A Review of the 1 Challenges Faced and the Legal Protections Available - Sakuntala Kadirgamar 1. International Labour Migration from Bangladesh: Risk, 21 Protection, and Policy Mohammad Jalal Uddin Sikder 2. At the Mercy of the Law: Legal Protection for India’s 81 Migrant Workers Raghuram S. Godavarthi 3. Labour in The Maldives: A Snapshot of Discrimination 127 against Migrant Workers Shahindha Ismail 4. -
Organization Name Address Thana Distric Product Name Brand
1 Organization Name Address Thana Distric Product Name Brand License Duration 2 Shanti Bricks West Aburkhil Raozan Chattogram Clay Bricks Shanti C-03 30.06.22 3 Chiora Bricks Co Chiora Bazar Choddogram Cumilla Clay Bricks C B C C-12 30.06.21 4 Shahi Bakery & Confec. TA Road Sadar B-Baria White Bread Shahi C-17 30.06.21 5 Highway Sweets & Confec. Lalkhan Bazar Khulshi Chattogram Cake Highway C-20 30.06.22 6 A M S Bricks Moishadi Sadar Chandpur Clay Bricks A M S C-26 30.06.22 7 S.S. Tea House 99, Reazuddin road Kotwali Chattogram Black Tea Aurnov C-27 30.06.20 8 Chandan Oil & Atta Mill Hajiganj Bazar Hajiganj Chandpur Mustard Oil Jora Kobutar C-28 30.06.20 9 Amanat Bricks Manu Amnatpur Begumganj Noakhali Clay Bricks A B M C-40 30.06.20 10 New Bangladesh Tea House Bakalia Bakalia Chattogram Black Tea Nayem C-45 30.06.22 11 Bashkhali Salt Mills Ltd. Firingee Bazar Kotwali Chattogram Iodized Salt Bashkhali C-52 30.06.20 12 Al-Madina Bakery Muradnagar Bazar Muradnagar Cumilla White Bread Al-Madina C-57 30.06.22 13 Al-Madina Bakery Muradnagar Bazar Muradnagar Cumilla Biscuit Al-Madina C-58 30.06.22 14 Chadgaong South Burirchar Hathazari Chattogram White Bread Fulel C-60 30.06.22 15 Fulel Food Product South Burirchar Hathazari Chattogram Biscuit Fulel C-61 30.06.22 16 Fulel Food Product South Burichor Hathazari Chattogram Lachsa Shemai Fulel C-62 30.06.22 17 Bagdad Bread Factory Oxygen Baizid Chattogram White Bread Bagdad C-63 30.06.22 18 Tahar Food Products Nasirabad I/a Baizid Chattogram Ghee Danofa, Recipi C-67 30.06.21 19 Tarik Hasan Salt Crushing Ind. -
WP/IP Template
ADS-B SITF/15 – IP/16 Agenda Item 4 14/04/16 International Civil Aviation Organization FIFTEENH MEETING OF THE ADS-B STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE (ADS-B SITF/15) Bangkok, Thailand, 18 - 20 April 2016 Agenda Item 4: Review States’ activities and interregional issues on implementation of ADS-B and multilateration ADS-B AND MLAT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN BANGLADESH (Presented by Bangladesh) SUMMARY This paper presents revised plan of ADS-B and MLAT Implementation in Bangladesh. 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Bangladesh wishes to inform the meeting that as Regulator and Air Navigation Service Provider, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) provides CNS/ATM services. ADS-B is a surveillance technology supporting Radar like separation standards to enhance the flight safety and efficiency in Bangladesh. 1.2 Bangladesh has taken a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project that includes the installation of ADS-B ground stations throughout the country as back up to the proposed new radar systems and as a means of filling the gap in radar coverage over the Bay of Bengal area. 2. DISCUSSION 2.1 One of the primary safety objectives of ADS-B implementation is to provide surveillance coverage over the Bay of Bengal including the FIR boundary of Dhaka, Kolkata and Yangon ACC’s. 2.2 Bangladesh is willing to share ADS-B data and VHF RCAG communications with neighboring States to enhance the safety and surveillance capability in the Sub-region. 2.3 Bangladesh will install radar (PSR and MSSR) systems in two locations- one is at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka under the ongoing PPP project and the other is at Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong under the on-going JICA funded project. -
(IAIS) WELCOME Islam & Multiculturalism in Bangladesh
International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) WELCOME Islam & Multiculturalism in Bangladesh: A Reflection By Prof Dr Golam Dastagir September 12, 2012 1 British India 2 Bangladesh 3 Bangladesh 4 Prelude Religions and cultures are intertwined in each society. Culture means cultivation of the human mind and thus becomes synonymous with life and its activities, both inward and outward. Gandhi rightly says, “No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.” 5 Identity Crisis Muslims had lost their power to the British Imperialists in 1757 Muslims had refused to learn English, Stuck to Persian and Arabic languages to uphold their cultural identity in Islam (?). 6 Searching Identity in Islam Ahmede Hussain points out, “For around 200 years, date-trees, deserts and minarets epitomised Muslim culture in this part of Bengal. Some even took up surnames like Sheikh and Syed just to deny their Hindu past.” 7 Muslim’s backwardness But Hindus collaborated with the colonisers and occupied the lion’s share of power structure. Muslims, in general, lagged behind They became sub-ordinate to the Hindu boss, or ended up as domestic help called ‘Abdul’ in their kitchen. 8 Language Movement Bangalee Muslims voted for Jinnah's Two Nation Theory, got a jolt when the Pakistani ruling class refused to recognize their mother-tongue in 1952 as one of the state languages 21st February 1952 – language movement “International Mother Language Day” - UNESCO 9 Language Movement 10 Language Movement 11 Identifying root It was during the Pakistan era that the Bengali Muslims first tried to excavate its root They started to celebrate Pahela Baishakh and Choitro Shonkranti en mass, But the Pakistanis viewed them as a revival of Hindu culture in them. -
Ministry of Food and Disaster Management
Disaster Management Information Centre Disaster Management Bureau (DMB) Ministry of Food and Disaster Management Disaster Management and Relief Bhaban (6th Floor) 92-93 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Phone: +88-02-9890937, Fax: +88-02-9890854 Email:[email protected],H [email protected] Web:http://www.cdmp.org.bd,H www.dmb.gov.bd Emergency Summary of Cyclonic Storm “AILA” Title: Emergency Bangladesh Location: 20°22'N-26°36'N, 87°48'E-92°41'E, Covering From: SUN-31-MAY-2009:1500 Period: To: MON-01-JUN-2009:1600 Transmission Date/Time: MON-01-JUN-2009:1630 Prepared by: DMIC, DMB Summary of Cyclonic Storm “AILA” Current Situation The death toll due to the cyclone AILA reached 168. Many Total Death: 168 areas of the affected districts were inundated and houses, roads and embankments were damaged. District level damage report People Injured: 7083 by the GoB is attached with report. However we have started collection of the lower level damages and response report and Family Affected: 7,70,547 currently under processing. People Affected: 33,90,274 Government administration, local elected representatives and Houses Damaged: 5,82,918 other Non Government organizations are continuing their rescue Crops Damaged: 3,05,156 acre and response operations in cyclone affected areas. These organization have started their relief and rehabilitation operations immediately just after the cyclone crossed over. Local elected representatives and elites are encouraging and providing confidence to the affected people for facing the situation. The Bangladesh army and Coast Guard are trying to establish local communication and still handling the rescue operations.