The haor basin in the northeastern part of Bangladesh is currently experiencing severe flash floods, causing considerable hardship to people, and destroying crops and other infrastructure. Some people are asking if this flood can be attributed to human-induced climate change. Firstly, it is important to distinguish weather events (like rains, cyclones and floods, etc.) from climate. The former happens on …

(This article was originally published here) Every year at least two climatic disasters occur in Bangladesh causing significant losses to life and property of those affected. Over the years, the number of deaths caused by natural disasters has fallen sharply with 31,105 deaths in 2011. A study conducted by Professor Dr Mahbuba Nasreen from the University of Dhaka shows that …