Bangladesh |The Third Pole

Can the pandemic shutdown teach South Asia about air pollution?

May 26, 2020

The pandemic lockdowns have forced South Asia to shut down polluting firms, but after they are lifted air pollution can still be controlled, and transboundary collaboration will help
Poaching spikes amid lockdown in South Asia

May 25, 2020

Authorities say loss of livelihoods and diverted attention led to a surge in illegal activities during the pandemic-induced lockdown
Between trauma and disease: Covid-19 in the Rohingya camps

May 21, 2020

As the first few cases of the virus are detected in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, limited communication, cramped quarters, water scarcity and deep suspicion makes the spread almost inevitable
‘Extremely severe’ Cyclone Amphan enters West Bengal

May 19, 2020

Thousands of people evacuated from their homes are crammed inside the buildings being used as Covid-19 quarantine centres, because there is no other shelter available
Lines on water cannot save Bay of Bengal fisheries

May 15, 2020

Countries along the Bay of Bengal have finalised their EEZs, but in the absence of active cooperation, fishers continue to be jailed in other countries while overfishing continues
Shelving of BRI coal plant highlights overcapacity risks in South Asia

Belt and Road
May 11, 2020

Construction of Chinese built and financed coal projects continues in Bangladesh and Pakistan as existing power plants stand idle