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Bangladesh Workplace Death Report 2020
Bangladesh Workplace Death Report 2020 Supported by Published by I Bangladesh Workplace Death Report 2020 Published by Safety and Rights Society 6/5A, Rang Srabonti, Sir Sayed Road (1st floor), Block-A Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207 Bangladesh +88-02-9119903, +88-02-9119904 +880-1711-780017, +88-01974-666890 [email protected] safetyandrights.org Date of Publication April 2021 Copyright Safety and Rights Society ISBN: Printed by Chowdhury Printers and Supply 48/A/1 Badda Nagar, B.D.R Gate-1 Pilkhana, Dhaka-1205 II Foreword It is not new for SRS to publish this report, as it has been publishing this sort of report from 2009, but the new circumstances has arisen in 2020 when the COVID 19 attacked the country in March . Almost all the workplaces were shut about for 66 days from 26 March 2020. As a result, the number of workplace deaths is little bit low than previous year 2019, but not that much low as it is supposed to be. Every year Safety and Rights Society (SRS) is monitoring newspaper for collecting and preserving information on workplace accidents and the number of victims of those accidents and publish a report after conducting the yearly survey – this year report is the tenth in the series. SRS depends not only the newspapers as the source for information but it also accumulated some information from online media and through personal contact with workers representative organizations. This year 26 newspapers (15 national and 11 regional) were monitored and the present report includes information on workplace deaths (as well as injuries that took place in the same incident that resulted in the deaths) throughout 2020. -
TR 16 Agricultural Khas Land Settlement
Technical Report 16: Khas Land Settlement Government of Bangladesh World Food programme Government of the Netherlands CHAR DEVELOPMENT AND SETTLEMENT PROJECT II Pi Dbœqb I emwZ ¯’vcb cÖKí 2 BANGLADESH Agricultural Khas Land Settlement in South Eastern Coastal Chars Of Bangladesh Technical Report No. 16 May 2004 Md. Zafar Alam Senior Land Adviser CDSP-II CDP Haskoning Consultants for Development Programmes Royal Dutch Consulting Engineers and Architects Sheltech Sheltech Consultants i Technical Report 16: Khas Land Settlement Table of contents List of Table.................................................................................................................iv List of Pictures, Maps and Figure.................................................................................v List of Appendix ..........................................................................................................vi List of Abbreviations ................................................................................................ vii Summery................................................................................................................... viii 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................1 2. Land Settlement Procedure in Bangladesh.......................................................3 2.1 Land Settlement: Legal Coverage ....................................................................3 2.1.1 Land Settlement: from tax collection to landless rehabilitation.......................3 -
Bangladesh – BGD34387 – Lalpur – Sonapur – Noakhali – Dhaka – Christians – Catholics – Awami League – BNP
Refugee Review Tribunal AUSTRALIA RRT RESEARCH RESPONSE Research Response Number: BGD34387 Country: Bangladesh Date: 25 February 2009 Keywords: Bangladesh – BGD34387 – Lalpur – Sonapur – Noakhali – Dhaka – Christians – Catholics – Awami League – BNP This response was prepared by the Research & Information Services Section of the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the RRT within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. This research response may not, under any circumstance, be cited in a decision or any other document. Anyone wishing to use this information may only cite the primary source material contained herein. Questions 1. Please update on the situation for Catholics in Dhaka. 2. Are there any reports to suggest that Christians (or Catholics) tend to support or be associated with the BNP or AL generally, or whether this might depend on local conditions? 3. Are there any reports of a Catholic community in Lalpur (village) or Sonapur (local area) of Noakhali; in particular, their size and whether they are long-established? 4. If so, is there any material to indicate their mistreatment or serious incidents? 5. Please update on the treatment of BNP ‘field workers’ or supporters following the election of the AL Government. Any specific references to Dhaka or Noakhali would be useful. RESPONSE 1. Please update on the situation for Catholics in Dhaka. Question 2 of recent RRT Research Response BGD34378 of 17 February 2009 refers to source information on the situation of Catholics in Dhaka. -
Climate Change Adaptation Project Preparation in LGED Context And
Climate Change and Bangladesh: Optimization of Projects for LGED Monzur Sadeque Executive Engineer (Planning), LGED 1 Scope of the Presentation • LGED & Climate Change Adaptation Projects • Unutilized & Underutilized Potentials • Scopes of Different Sectors • LGED’s Responsibilities • Near Future Projects 2 Himalaya Bay of Bangle A Sand witch Country between the Mountain and the Sea 3 Background • The country is lying in front of natural disasters ; flood and cyclone storms • Climate change impacts increasing natural disasters with other impacts like sea level rise, salinity intrusion, draught, extreme weather, erosion, drainage congestion etc. 4 Background • The country is vulnerable to climate change due to climatic, physiographic and socio economic factors like population, low income, poor resource management etc. • Needs solution of present problems as well as future anticipated problems….. 5 What are the Risks ? 6 Mainstreaming the Risks • In 1990s- WOMEN IN DEV. (WID) • In 2000s- Environment & Sustainable Development • In 2010s- Climate Mainstreaming 7 Climate Change Projects-LGED Name of Financed Area the Project and By Estimated Cost (Crore Tk) CDTA/ PPTA/PDA for ADB Amtoli, Coastal Towns (Climate Galachipa,Pirozep Infrastructure Improvement Investment ur, Mathbaria, Project (3 projects) Fund) Daulatkhan, 48.52 Bhola, Kalapara, Barguna Coastal Towns ADB -Same- Infrastructure Improvement (CIF) Project 876.00 8 Climate Change Projects-LGED Name of Financed Area the Project and By Estimated Cost (Crore Tk) CDTA/ PPTA/PDA for ADB Amtoli, Coastal Towns (Climate Galachipa,Pirozep Infrastructure Improvement Investment ur, Mathbaria, Project (3 projects) Fund) Daulatkhan, 48.52 Bhola, Kalapara, Barguna Coastal Towns ADB -Same- Infrastructure Improvement (CIF) Project 876.00 9 Climate Change Projects-LGED Name of Financed Area the Project & Estimated By Cost (Crore Tk. -
Multi-Scale Assessment of Risks to Environmental Hazards in Coastal Area of Bangladesh
Multi-Scale Assessment of Risks to Environmental Hazards in Coastal Area of Bangladesh by Momtaz Jahan MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF WATER AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY December, 2018 Multi-Scale Assessment of Risks to Environmental Hazards in Coastal Area of Bangladesh A thesis submitted by Momtaz Jahan Student ID: 1014282024 Session: October 2014 In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF WATER AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY December, 2018 ii BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF WATER AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT The thesis titled “Multi-Scale Assessment of Risks to Environmental Hazards in Coastal Area of Bangladesh” submitted by Momtaz Jahan, Student ID: 1014282024 F, Session: October, 2014 has been accepted as satisfactory in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Development on 17 December, 2018. BOARD OF EXAMINERS .................................................. Dr. Mashfiqus Salehin Chairman Professor (Supervisor) Institute of Water and Flood Management Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka ................................................. Dr. Sujit Kumar Bala Member Professor and Director (Ex-officio) Institute of Water and Flood Management Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka ............................................... -
The Status of Recyclable Solid Wastes at Sadar Upazila of Noakhali, Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 12(2): 1-12, 2020; Article no.AJEE.55547 ISSN: 2456-690X The Status of Recyclable Solid Wastes at Sadar Upazila of Noakhali, Bangladesh Tanuja Barua1*, Papia Sultana Kanon1 and Mehedi Hasan Munna1 1Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Noakhali, Bangladesh. Authors’ contributions This work was carried out in collaboration among all authors. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Article Information DOI: 10.9734/AJEE/2020/v12i230153 Editor(s): (1) Daniele De Wrachien, State University of Milan, Italy. Reviewers: (1) Nejib Turki, University of Carthage, Tunisia. (2) Farhaoui Mohamed, Morocco. Complete Peer review History: http://www.sdiarticle4.com/review-history/55547 Received 12 January 2020 Accepted 19 March 2020 Original Research Article Published 26 March 2020 ABSTRACT Most of the cities in the world, a solid waste recycling process is a part of the effective and sustainable waste management system. Although the local authorities ignore the recyclable solid waste materials during waste management activity, a number of self-waste collectors and dealers have been performing recycling activity as a source of acquirement for long periods of time in Bangladesh. In our present study, a traditional recycling practice of solid waste was executed and analyzed in Sadar Upazila of Noakhali, Bangladesh. This study also identified a complete concatenation from waste collectors to recycling industries in different private sectors. The study revealed that 41% metal, 37% paper, 14% tin and 8% plastic of Sonapur was recycled daily. On the other hand, the study also revealed that 44% metal, 21% paper, 19% tin and 16% plastic of Maijdee was recycled daily. -
Farmers' Organizations in Bangladesh: a Mapping and Capacity
Farmers’ Organizations in Bangladesh: Investment Centre Division A Mapping and Capacity Assessment Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Viale delle Terme di Caracalla – 00153 Rome, Italy. Bangladesh Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project Technical Assistance Component FAO Representation in Bangladesh House # 37, Road # 8, Dhanmondi Residential Area Dhaka- 1205. iappta.fao.org I3593E/1/01.14 Farmers’ Organizations in Bangladesh: A Mapping and Capacity Assessment Bangladesh Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project Technical Assistance Component Food and agriculture organization oF the united nations rome 2014 Photo credits: cover: © CIMMYt / s. Mojumder. inside: pg. 1: © FAO/Munir uz zaman; pg. 4: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 6: © FAO / F. Williamson-noble; pg. 8: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 18: © FAO / i. alam; pg. 38: © FAO / g. napolitano; pg. 41: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 44: © FAO / g. napolitano; pg. 47: © J.F. lagman; pg. 50: © WorldFish; pg. 52: © FAO / i. nabi Khan. Map credit: the map on pg. xiii has been reproduced with courtesy of the university of texas libraries, the university of texas at austin. the designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and agriculture organization of the united nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. the mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. -
Storm Surges and Coastal Erosion in Bangladesh - State of the System, Climate Change Impacts and 'Low Regret' Adaptation Measures
Storm surges and coastal erosion in Bangladesh - State of the system, climate change impacts and 'low regret' adaptation measures By: Mohammad Mahtab Hossain Master Thesis Master of Water Resources and Environmental Management at Leibniz Universität Hannover Franzius-Institute of Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science Advisor: Dipl.-Ing. Knut Kraemer Examiners: Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. T. Schlurmann Dr.-Ing. N. Goseberg Submission date: 13.09.2012 Prof. Dr. Torsten Schlurmann Hannover, Managing Director & Chair 15 March 2012 Franzius-Institute for Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering Leibniz Universität Hannover Nienburger Str. 4, 30167 Hannover GERMANY Master thesis description for Mr. Mahtab Hussein Storm surges and coastal erosion in Bangladesh - State of the system, climate change impacts and 'low regret' adaptation measures The effects of global environmental change, including coastal flooding stem- ming from storm surges as well as reduced rainfall in drylands and water scarcity, have detrimental effects on countries and megacities in the costal regions worldwide. Among these, Bangladesh with its capital Dhaka is today widely recognised to be one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change and its triggered associated impacts. Natural hazards that come from increased rainfall, rising sea levels, and tropical cyclones are expected to increase as climate changes, each seri- ously affecting agriculture, water & food security, human health and shelter. It is believed that in the coming decades the rising sea level alone in parallel with more severe and more frequent storm surges and stronger coastal ero- sion will create more than 20 million people to migrate within Bangladesh itself (Black et al., 2011). -
Bangladesh: Human Rights Report 2015
BANGLADESH: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2015 Odhikar Report 1 Contents Odhikar Report .................................................................................................................................. 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................... 4 Detailed Report ............................................................................................................................... 12 A. Political Situation ....................................................................................................................... 13 On average, 16 persons were killed in political violence every month .......................................... 13 Examples of political violence ..................................................................................................... 14 B. Elections ..................................................................................................................................... 17 City Corporation Elections 2015 .................................................................................................. 17 By-election in Dohar Upazila ....................................................................................................... 18 Municipality Elections 2015 ........................................................................................................ 18 Pre-election violence .................................................................................................................. -
Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) Bangladesh: Tropical Storm
Disaster relief emergency fund (DREF) Bangladesh: Tropical Storm DREF operation n° MDRBD011 GLIDE n° ST-2012-000176-BGD 18 October 2012 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent emergency response. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation’s disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters. CHF 292,693 has been allocated on 17 October 2012 from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 25,000 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged. Summary: A fast moving tropical storm hit some remote islands in three different coastal districts in Bangladesh at 22hr00 on 10 October 2012. Due to the speed which this tropical storm formed, it was not being tracked by any meteorological agencies. The affected districts are Noakhali, Bhola and Chittagong. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) local district units reports at least 31 people were killed and 100 injured NDRT conducting assessment in one of the affected in the cyclonic storm that swept seven upazilas (sub- areas in Mogadia Union of Mirershorai Upazila in districts) of Noakhali, Bhola and Chittagong districts. Chittagong. Photo: BDRCS’s NDRT members. Over 46 fishermen are missing along with 20 trawlers in Meghna river. BDRCS quickly responded to the disaster and the volunteers from the Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) took part on the search and rescue. -
Department of Sociology University of Dhaka Dhaka University Institutional Repository
THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF HOMICIDE IN BANGLADESH: A CONTENT ANALYSIS ON REPORTS OF MURDER IN DAILY NEWSPAPERS T. M. Abdullah-Al-Fuad June 2016 Department of Sociology University of Dhaka Dhaka University Institutional Repository THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF HOMICIDE IN BANGLADESH: A CONTENT ANALYSIS ON REPORTS OF MURDER IN DAILY NEWSPAPERS T. M. Abdullah-Al-Fuad Reg no. 111 Session: 2011-2012 Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Philosophy June 2016 Department of Sociology University of Dhaka Dhaka University Institutional Repository DEDICATION To my parents and sister Dhaka University Institutional Repository Abstract As homicide is one of the most comparable and accurate indicators for measuring violence, the aim of this study is to improve understanding of criminal violence by providing a wealth of information about where homicide occurs and what is the current nature and trend, what are the socio-demographic characteristics of homicide offender and its victim, about who is most at risk, why they are at risk, what are the relationship between victim and offender and exactly how their lives are taken from them. Additionally, homicide patterns over time shed light on regional differences, especially when looking at long-term trends. The connection between violence, security and development, within the broader context of the rule of law, is an important factor to be considered. Since its impact goes beyond the loss of human life and can create a climate of fear and uncertainty, intentional homicide (and violent crime) is a threat to the population. Homicide data can therefore play an important role in monitoring security and justice. -
Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research Status of Drinking Water Quality and Sanitation Facilities in Subarnachar and M
Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2019, 5 (1), 37-47; doi: 10.3329/ajmbr.v5i1.41043 Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research ISSN 2411-4472 (Print) 2412-5571 (Online) www.ebupress.com/journal/ajmbr Article Status of drinking water quality and sanitation facilities in Subarnachar and Maijdee in Noakhali, Bangladesh Tanuja Barua*, Sujit Kumar Roy and Mehedi Hasan Munna Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Noakhali, Bangladesh *Corresponding author: Tanuja Barua, Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Noakhali, Bangladesh. E-mail: [email protected] Received: 21 February 2019/Accepted: 20 March 2019/ Published: 31 March 2019 Abstract: The study was executed in Noakhali sadar (urban) and Subarnachar upazil (rural) to determine the drinking water quality and sanitation facilities. The baseline data was collected based on questionnaire survey. And the physicochemical and ionic constituents of drinking water were determined by analyzing water samples. The result showed that in rural areas about 87.5% families utilized tube-well water and the rest used polluted pond water, while in the urban areas, 91% families utilized supplied water by paying monthly. The sanitation situation in the rural area was not at satisfactory level. The mean values of several critical parameters from the two areas (rural and urban) were found to be the following. pH values were 7.10 and 7.63, respectively. Electric conductivity was found to be 530.17 and 768.76 µS/cm, respectively. Salinity value was 0.23 and 0.35 ppt, respectively. Total dissolved solid (TDS) was found to be 264.91 and 372.82 ppm, respectively.