DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Considering the fact that all the South Asian member states are highly prone to hydro-meteorological and geological hazards such as floods, landslides, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, heat waves, avalanches and tsunamis, the topic will bring into attention the issues relating to disaster, the aftermath and the adopted policies and dealings. When it comes to the economic vulnerability countries such as Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh illustrates the largest losses, where poverty exposed population and absence of preparedness can be accredited to the susceptibility to the disasters precipitated by natural hazards.
ARTICLES
Combating COVID-19 in Bangladesh: Looking at Public Policy Solutions
Widespread test covering maximum infected people can be one of the solutions. Government is trying to ease the lock down and allows industries, by maintaining appropriate measures. Appropriate measures must be taken strictly by the industry managements as well.
Why Disasters are by Choice, not Natural?
We should not blame disasters on nature. Disasters emerge from society’s actions. So, we should prefer not to use the term “natural disaster”. Instead, they are simply, “disasters”.
COVID-19 in Afghanistan: Despairing Times for a War-Torn Nation
The need of the hour for Afghanistan is support from the international community and regional cooperation to address the challenges faced by the war affected country. To begin with, violence in any form should stop in Afghanistan, and both, the civilian government and Taliban should ensure a peaceful environment in the country.
COVID-19 and Myanmar: A Hazy Future for the Land of Pagodas
It will be difficult for Myanmar to escape the economic and social shocks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Myanmar would need to be more careful in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus in the densely populated camps of the Rohingya population, and other areas across the country, to stop the unmanageable catastrophe and a public health emergency.
COVID-19 and State of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
UN Security Council should bring the resolution to facilitate investigation on the violation of human rights by Myanmar and thus, ensure an international supervision for safe repatriation of the Rohingyas, and initiate a visit to the Rohingya refugee camps to propel the government of Myanmar for setting up “safe zones” for people of all backgrounds in conflict-torn parts of their country.
Understanding the COVID-19 Infodemic: How Misinformation Impacts Mindsets
The government should ensure that people receive fact-checked updates only from credible sources, including informed scientists and researchers of infectious diseases, epidemiology, virology and public health. The government should keep a strict tab on this “infodemic”, in order to fight an acute data-crisis - especially in an era where information is power.
COVID-19: Responses from India and Nepal
When this crisis will end, both nations would have to come forward and listen to the plight of the workers, students, tourists and other common people who have been severely impacted due to the pandemic. An example must be set, on how two neighbouring nations can work towards mutual welfare.
Finding Meaning in Statistics and Numbers During the Pandemic
The real threat is not becoming infected with COVID-19. But, when one looks at the aggregate numbers, the unspoken fear is that those numbers indicate how close the people, or person’s under out protection, are to death. For that reason, it is especially important to look beyond the aggregate numbers and define the threat accurately.