Meanwhile, the year 2023 was the hottest on record. In all likelihood, 2024 will surpass 2023, and so on. Who could have believed that the temperature in Dhaka would reach, nay surpass, 40 degrees Celsius? Forest fires, flooding, potential famine; severe storms; increasing numbers of climate refugees, and more than five million people dying annually from climate extremes: all
Pollution, traffic, noise – the busy streets of the Bangladeshi capital prohibit many who are ill or have limited mobility from leaving their homes, posing further risks to their health
How to stay healthy in Bangladesh: The importance of government policy, not just individual motivation, for health becomes evident when we consider the behaviours needed for a person to stay healthy. The biggest risks to our health are non-communicable diseases like cancer, stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. The major risk factors are tobacco and alcohol use, unhealthy diet,
Shadeways (covered sidewalks) and pedways (enclosed, climate controlled walkways) can provide comfortable walkability in hot climates. The Cool Walkshed Index can help plan these facilities.