After Brazil, wheat imported from Franc and Romania found, below standard

In Bangladesh, after a debate of wheat grains from Brazil, nearly half a million tons of wheat imported from France and Romania that is also questioned either it wins over standard or remains below standard to have. The newly imported wheat from these two countries now lies floating in the deep sea of the Bay of Bengal nearly over two months. However, more than one in four ships left the ship wheat, raised questions about the quality of the food has taken off in the delivery department, sources said. Food grain specialists are saying why government falls into so huge loss. Official imports wheat, approximately 400 crore worth of five large ships unloading of long days of waiting, but it is not yet being addressed. In the meantime, the two ships and a ship in the case in question the quality of the wheat, and providers’ controversial Brazilian Government sources said that sensible ø sixth. On June 2, taking 51 thousand and three hundred forty seven metric tons of wheat reached at Kutubdia port by Norwegian chartered ship and another Cyprus chartered ship taken 52 thousand and 500 metric tons of wheat reached at Bay on May 22. Directorate of Food does not signal to unload the wheat that creates suspicion in the mind of the people. They are saying authority actually what to do with this wheat. Chittagong Port Authority, according to the latest information, the ship was left with 5797 tons of wheat. The ship wheat Singapore Agri-Corp provider’s organization sources said. Yao Hong Kong in the saddle 50 of the 148 tons of wheat Kutubdia flagged ship anchored on June 14. Norway flagged Western Texas, another 5 500 tons of wheat Kutubdia ship anchored on June 6. These two institutions ship wheat providers Dubai Commodity PLC. The ships Uni local ship agent served the wheat to Bangladesh port. The ship raised questions about the quality of the wheat; the wheat supply is not taking food department sources said. On the other hand, the result of a long day at sea, wheat suppliers claims to be edible. Demand for foreign suppliers, according to the terms of tender to supply wheat, but the wheat is averse to paying the price. A month passed, but the ship arrived in the port city sample supply of wheat, which has not so far alleged.

2,500 million tons of coal reserves of Bangladesh would remain unused forever if strong decision does not come out

In Bangladesh, the situation with coal mining has reached such a state that the major portion of the estimated 2,500 million tons of coal reserves of the country would, apparently, remain unused forever. In view of the recent developments about the use of renewable energy, the non-renewable ones such as that of coal are most likely to become irrelevant within the next five decades. However, its use for power generation has negative impacts, but still coal remains the best available and cheap source of energy. The extraction of ample amount of coal from its own underground deposits for use largely depends on firm political decisions. Researchers, leaders of civil society already have finished their talking over the matters related to coal-extraction. Not only that the policy makers know that what might to happen while the coal extraction starts at coal mine areas. Environmentalists have already opined that the experience might not be good. The people living in and around the coal mine areas, perhaps fall into danger and threat from the extraction activities. Actually, policy makers have for long been caught up in a dilemma as their extraction concerned. The country would have to use expensive fuel oil or imported coal to produce a greater volume of electricity in the coming days against the backdrop of its fast depleting gas reserves. The coal deposit is more enough to meet the demand of domestic need for over 30 years. In this way we see, emphasizes are given on coal extraction for decades after decades, The intelligentsia, the civil society, people along with the academicians are crying for rapid solving the burning question. The coal deposit is more enough to meet the demand of domestic need for over 30 years. In this way we see, emphasizes are given on coal extraction for decades after decades, The intelligentsia, the civil society, people along with the academicians are crying for rapid solving the burning question However, the emphasis on taking a tough political decision aimed at lifting coal of the maximum possible quantity is not entirely new. In the past also, policy makers as well as experts expressed identical views. However, the situation on the ground has remained more or less unchanged. However, there would be a feasibility study that is expected to take into account the issues, including rehabilitation of the people to be affected by the new method of mining and disbursement of compensation money. However, nothing can be more frustrating if imported coal is used for power generation, keeping the country's own coal deposits unexploited. This is particularly so because the days are not far off when conventional or fossil fuel would hardly be used for power generation in the context of the fast developments on uses of renewable energy sources at relatively low costs. On the other hand, the vested quarters strive to import coal from other countries instead of lifting it from their own reserves. The energy experts are opining that steps in this regard is essential that can save the existence of the people of the country.

How to meet Power shortage problem in Bangladesh, subsidy increases

Gradually, the government increases subsidies at the power sector in Bangladesh. It sanctioned one thousand 2000 million taka (Bangladeshi currency) in 2010 thousand to meet the demand what increased to six thousand 100 crore taka in fiscal year of 2014. It stands seven thousand 100 crore taka in the current fiscal year of 2015-16. It is expected to stand at the Seventh Five-Year Plan draft document. On the other hand, experts say, the coal and the fuel cannot be exported for fulfilling the domestic requirement. Experts said the export would be a suicidal decision for us. However, the price of coal fell down on the ground there are currently eight billion dollars. It should apply our electricity production. In an NEC conference room in capital city in the seventh five-year plan, a series of discussions on the draft electricity and fuel sectors have been staged, the information that referred to in the document. Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal was present at the meetings. The sufferers opined internal gas crisis has yet been met the primary fuel for power generation. Therefore, the demand for energy coal and LNG will be emphasized. Sources said, one of the 200 thousand per year production target of 500 MW. Most of the power comes from the liquid fuel source. However, in the future we are moving towards coal-based electricity. The goal is to generate 10 MW of electricity through coal. As well as for the import of coal from domestic sources will increase. Sources disclosed the daily five thousand tons of coal are extracted. Thus, it takes 300 years to complete the extraction of coal, which remains reserved right now under the soil of Bangladesh

How to tackle the problems of coal-based Power plants in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the signatory countries that signed 'Ramsar' Convention, by which the country committed to protect areas that faced to the endangering surroundings for building coal-based power plants. In Bangladesh, there are seven such critical areas where a precautionary measure is needed. Some coastal regions are, such as the Sundarbans, Sonadia and St. Martin's Island. Sandy is at the nose near the Sundarbans Rampal and other power plant is to be implanted at Matarabari in Maheshkhali by utilizing coal. The discussion, which has already been sparked controversy. Many people, who reside even the surroundings areas, feel risk of endangering their life. What professional experience A relevant professional experience tells that Bangladesh Water Development Board in 1990, under a project Cross DAM-feasibility study was carried on. Former Director General of Water Development Board Mukhlesuzzaman and Ali Akbar Haider (River Research Institute, former Director General was the two-team members. We saw that a feasibility study would be beneficial by this cross dam. Netherlands Government for the development of land funded 30 million guilders (about 15 million US dollars). However, ultimately the Dutch government stopped funding, arguing that the project might harm Bangladesh. Their argument was, tools, and silent flow channel between the island and cross the dam is bred Hilsa. Hilsha lays eggs when made not to lose the place, it needs to be sure about before. They recommended determining the fact by carrying out a survey by local surveyors. Bangladesh survey is essential Bangladesh yet completed the survey. It is said that one more coal-based power plant would be built at BAMNABAD near Pyrabandar in coastal areas, which is considered as the breeding and egg laying places for HILSA fish, under coastal parts of Barguna, Patuakhali, Laxshmipur. The wave of the project might kill all the potentialities of public life and economy; there is no way to undermine the importance. Hilsha fish production in our country is 11 percent out of 40 percent of the total marine fish. If the power plant and port are to be developed, they need to take cognizance of the matter. Drumming is not all Now a day, Bangladesh drums that it might be the middle-income country within a span of a few years. In order to boost economic growth, it is more important to give stress on these points. Lenin said, Marxism + electricity = revolution. When the house is not enlightened by electricity, the wheel does not rotate. Therefore, we would not view increase of the production and supply. How do we visualize the country running on the track of middle-income owned status country? Bangladesh received only 8 watts of electricity per capita. It is said, the country has reached 70 percent of the electricity at the doorsteps of the mass people. This does not testify the pragmatic scenario of the country. Where pragmatic steps for connecting power The question is how we connect power to all people if we do not take the real steps. We are comparing us with countries like Somalia, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Burundi and Nepal. However, we are lagging behind in comparison with countries, which produce much. According to CIA World Facts Book, we see that 5 watts of electricity per capita in Sri Lanka, India, 90 W, 127 W in Vietnam, 458 W in China, 1038 W in South Korea, 1114 W in Australia,1683 W in the United States, and 688 watts in the European Union. Many of these countries uses coal to produce electricity. Providing electricity comes from coal in South Africa, 94 percent, 79 percent in China, 69 percent in Australia, 68 percent in India, 43 percent in the United States, in Germany 45 per cent and 30 per cent in the UK. For rapid economic growth On July 15, the production of electricity in Bangladesh was 7,304 MW. When the rest of the countries of the world are going to the way of rapid economic growth, especially the industrialized countries by using coal for maintaining the prosperity. On the other hand, we the Bangladeshis cannot alone take responsibility for environmental protection in the world. All the concerned parties and countries must come forward to take part in to mitigate the standing environmental problems that the humans facing every moment. Four power plants and one deep-sea port At present, Bangladesh has plans to build several coal-fired power plants in the coastal areas. Rampal is at Bagerhat, Pairabandar at Patuakhali and Matarabari at Maheshkhali. The Payarayabandar LNG terminal will be built. There are plans to build a deep seaport at Sonadia at the cost of China. Pairabandar will be built by the finance of Japan and China. Much criticism has been made of coal-fired power plant at Rampal. Some environmental groups are against it. That is to say, 'We do not want to plant any coal. For example, coal is more polluting. "But they're just stuck Ramapal. We should criticize the other plants also as all are on the same grounds. Rampal not only problem We all know coal-fired power plant at Rampal will not only the problem; Mongla port is another burning problem as it engaged to pollute the environment by releasing lots of wastage that is detrimental to human health and other lives. The ship is going to come with river animals, and lots of air and water pollution. The river passes through the forest. Nepal-Bhutan to use Mongla Port if transit can be increased many times. The ship will be much more to come. The result will be more pollution. Then can we able to demand to close the port of Mongla? The proposed coal-fired power plants in the Ramapal is relatively small, 660-megawatt plant with two 1320 MW of electricity will be generated from the total. Pairabandar will produce 1320 MW electricity while Matarabari will produce 6000 MW. Of these, five thousand acres of land will be acquired. Inclusive national dialogue needed The government is arguing it would be far less pollution from Power plant, and not damage the forest. The 75-meter-high chimney for the placement will be used to improve the quality of coal and sophisticated technology. Environmentalists said the government's stance is not believable as it might change its stance at any time that might push the country in peril. Amidst the confusion, the government may have made clear its position through a national dialogue, and that the technology will be used Rampal, he explained in detail. After a few days at a hotel or convention center in the sight of professionals in the ICT and some of the stereotypes that speaks to its people, it is not like that. Citizens are aware that the government has created a psychological distance, can be resolved through an appropriate dialogue. We do not need to confuse about it unnecessarily.

Taliban eager to participate in peace process of Afghanistan

Talibans in Afghanistan and Pakistan are now ready to bring peace in their regions. The former premier and Taliban apex leader Mollah Omar’s spokesperson said this on the eve of Eid festive. Congratulating this gesture from Taliban side, Afghan president Ashraf Ghani said this step would usher the avenue of peace in Afghanistan and the surrounding. He welcomed their eagerness to join the peace process, saying Afghan people want peace instead of bloodshed in the soil. He aspired to resolve all conflicts with discourse. Earlier, in July, Pakistan hosted a face-to-face peace talks between Taliban and Afghan government supervised by Chinese representatives and US. That discourse erased suspicion and want of confidence among the warring parties. Now both the parties prepare to sit together as they earlier committed to sit after Ramadan. It is mentionable here that once Ghani sought support from Pakistan to make sit the two warring parties. Accordingly, Islamabad influenced all to come to a table of discussion.

Two leaders in Bangladesh indifferent to the interest of the people

In Bangladesh, the two arch rival leaders have not ready to come face-to-face. In addition, political uncertainty and impasse blocked the advancement of the country. However, on occasion of Muslim festivity, they exchanged Eid greetings each other by sending Eid cards. This festival exchange that carries no value to life of the fellow citizens. Khaleda does not give up her demand of neutral and non-partisan national election. Premier, on the other hand, continued to deny the election for clinching power. Premier’s protocol officer delivered her greeting card at Khaleda’s Gulshan office at Monday noon. BNP chairperson’s PS Abdus Sattar received it. On the other hand, two secretaries went on Tuesday morning Awami League President’s Dhanmondi political office taking Khaleda’s card and handed over it to there. Representatives of civil society say this courtesy carries no significance to the life of commoners. They gave importance that two big parties those lead the people sitting one in chair of premier and other sitting in chair of opposition, should come forward to resolve the issue. However, it is irony of the fate that the fellow citizens’ cry does not reach at these twos. Both, as if become deaf and dumb and they busy for their own interest. They are as if no more leader to the common people. As a result, what they said goes to the contrary of the people and what they mean by their words, goes to the commoners and the mass people could not able to understand those. People realized that premier does not do fare to them and on the other hand, BNP chairperson fails to judge the pulse of the people. Whenever opposition strives to arrange any agitation, administration becomes restless and stops the program meaninglessly. Moreover, while government takes massive initiatives, sometimes it is seen those initiatives are hindered in middle of the task what leads the country towards the avenue of peril. The senior citizen Rehman Sobhan opines everyone should be keep silent and be patient and passionate at her own position and should extend hands of support and cooperation to build the country untidily; especially for commoners’ sake it is inevitable. If the both are not ready to come forward, the country will go to dogs. Therefore, it is very essential to sit together for solving the problems existing between the two. If they sit together nation could breathe of relief.

65% Bangladesh individuals drink unsafe water

65% individuals more often than not drink safe water in Bangladesh as the offices for having safe and non-sullied water is diminishing gradually. The men in powers are not very mindful of to serve their obligations appropriately. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics reveals this report educating us that the Sylhet is in most noticeably awful position in such manner. Specialists say the water contains chemicals like arsenic and microorganisms like E Coli while this divisional zone has the minimum measure of safe drinking water. Water and general Health specialists issued their worry over the grave position. They included that this most recent data addresses the past report where it is said that 97% individuals in Bangladesh is protected from defilement of unadulterated drinking water. They asked government to drop such flawed, misguided judgments, and take important measure to guarantee having unadulterated drinking water. BBS distributed the touchy giving an account of July 5 while UNICEF gave money related and specialized backing to this study. Amid the review, it is learnt that two lakh thirty seven thousand and three hundred ninety six people were met. The MICS report says, adverse E Coli microscopic organisms has found in the wellspring of water of 41% of the families. This water has more than one state-framing unit CFU of E Coli in per 100 milliliters of water is viewed as perilous water. Prof Md Ruhul Amin Mia, executive of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) said, "E Coli is one of the microscopic organisms. Want of cleanliness is the main cause of E coli contamination in water. E Coli is the main purpose for water-borne maladies like the runs. In any case, approximately E Coli, more than one CFU can bring about stomach torment. As indicated by the report, the 65.5% of the water utilized as a part of family units has E Coli tainting. Prof Ruhul Amin Mia said, broken water supply lines and absence of cleanliness is the primary driver of E Coli defilement in water. In spite of the fact that the vicinity of arsenic is more noteworthy in rustic territories, the E Coli disease is higher in urban spots. E Coli contaminate upwards of 55% wellsprings of water in urban ranges and 38.2% in rustic territories. Contrasting the divisions, Sylhet brings the top spot with 61.9% water polluted by E Coli. We, the Bengalis should be conscious to take water in Bangladesh before having water so that individuals may have safe drinking water.