We could be witnessing the sixth mass extinction at an alarming rate worldwide. It’s marked by the rapid loss of species due to human activities like habitat destruction, pollution and climate change. Unlike previous mass extinctions, which were caused by natural events, this one is driven by human impact –
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Overfishing leads to decline in Bangladesh marine fish stocks
Despite enacting different laws and regulations, both old and new, Bangladesh has faced a decline in marine fish stocks and diversity over the years, thanks to the rampant use of industrial trawlers and unauthorized fishing gear in permitted fishing zones. A study suggests that 475 species of marine fish were present
World food prices continue to decline in January: FAO
The food price index of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) fell in January, continuing last year's trend. The organization said in its statement that the basic level of food prices slightly decreased due to lower prices for wheat and corn. The FAO Food Price Index, which measures monthly changes
The decline and fall of democracy worldwide
A head of state who presided over an authoritarian regime in Southeast Asia, was once asked about rigged elections in his country. “I promised I will give you the right to vote” he said, “but I didn’t say anything about counting those votes.” That infamous quote, perhaps uttered half-jokingly, was rightly described