First, it was food as weapon of war & then came water

The Palestinians in Gaza have been victims of a double tragedy: killings by Israel’s mostly American-made weapons and deaths by starvation. And now comes a revelation of a new weapon of war: how Israel has been systematically weaponizing water against Palestinians in Gaza, according to a new report from the global

Food security issues in Asia

Asia has about 60% of the World’s population but only about a third of the world’s arable land. This region additionally has some of the most economically active countries with increasing urbanisation and a growing middle class. Asia is also home to some of the most affected countries by climate

Food loss and waste: An unacceptable reality

In recent years, the population of Latin America and the Caribbean has seen a worrying increase in hunger figures, especially among the poorest in the region. When we talk about food insecurity in our region, as in the rest of the world, we realize that this problem does not stem from

Safeguarding skin during winter

The coldest time of the year, winter is a fantastic season, brimming with gatherings for holidays, great food, and crisp air. However,winter makes skin and hair doubly susceptible to skin concerns. Winter wind causes frizzy hair, cracked hands and feet, and dull, dry skin. When the air cools down and

Global food prices dropped significantly in July

 Food prices dropped significantly in July, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline since hitting record highs earlier in the year in the wake of the war in Ukraine, the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) said Friday.  The UN agency has published its latest Food Price Index, the barometer that tracks

PM urges all to be cautious in using power, grow more food

In view of the global trend of price spiral, power scarcity and looming food crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all to be cautious in using electricity, make savings and grow more foods to ward off the situation. “We have to