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.
India came up with the joint framework, but must ensure that all member states have equal standing in setting the terms of the response, regardless of how much they are contributing. Else, SAARC is bound to relapse into hibernation ...
COVID-19 Pandemic: The Socio-Economic Impact on Bangladesh
Bangladesh is over populated with poor health facilities which make the people of the region vulnerable, exposed and impuissant to this invisible enemy. The announcement of stimulus package to fight COVID-19 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was essential to fight the pandemic. ...