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A Hypothetical Assessment Based on Population Density, Urban Morphology, and the Status of Green & Blue Infrastructure Executive Summary  Dhaka, on e of the world’s most densely populated megacities, faces severe seismic vulnerability due to its proximity to active tectonic structures, including the Madhupur and Dauki Fault systems. This research presents a hypothetical earthquake-impact analysis for magnitude 6.5, 7.0, and 8.0 events with an assumed epicenter 50 km from Dha

Photo by Ryan Woo and Joe Cash According to the International Monetary Fund, the People’s Republic of China is a global superpower and the world's second-largest economy, with a projected GDP of $19.23 trillion in 2025. (IMF, July 2025) Over the last decade, this country has had a tremendous influence on geopolitics, global trade, and technology. However, amid the symbols of its high-tech and industrial supremacy, shiny city skyscrapers, high-speed rail, and overseas bridges,

Around the turn of the 16th century, the royal Mughals were worried about maintaining control of the region’s waterways against foreign forces. In an attempt to that, they would go on to develop what is now Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, centering their settlements around the Buriganga river, which was connected to the Bay of Bengal. After the Mughals had greater control of the waterways, the demand for Muslin consequently rose. The Muslin fabric trade flourished, and thus

Photographed by the Author Edinburgh’s urban design reflects centuries of careful planning that balances built environments with natural landscapes. Central Edinburgh is divided into two major parts: the Old Town and the New Town, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exemplifying architectural heritage while integrating public parks and green spaces. Modern urban planning in Edinburgh continues this tradition, ensuring that new developments do not encroach on natural habitats. Z

But what does it mean to live well? Decades of the world exercising the same doctrine have taught people that the high quality of life means economic expansion, larger houses, faster vehicles, and additional things. However, behind the glitter of consumerism trails an increasing discomfort - increase in inequality, environmental devastation, and the feeling that he or she is no longer a part of nature or community. Had prosperity depended on wealth and consumption alone, how

Life in Panjgur is shaped by two powerful forces: the land beneath our feet and the climate above our heads. Nestled in the dry landscapes of Balochistan, my hometown is both beautiful and fragile—a place where the standard of living is written into the soil, the water, and the resilience of its people.  In Panjgur, agriculture is not just an occupation; it is a lifeline. The date palms that stand tall in our fields are symbols of survival. Families depend on them for income,

The night was heavy, the kind of darkness where even the stars seemed afraid to shine. In a small riverside village of Sirajganj, Aisha Begum lay awake, her three children curled beside her on a straw mat, their soft breaths rising and falling in fragile rhythm. The Jamuna River, usually a distant hum, had turned into a living beast. It growled in the blackness, its waves thrashing like restless arms, clawing closer with every surge. The air smelled of wet earth and silt, thi

Living standards encompass more than just income – they reflect the conditions that allow people to lead healthy, fulfilling lives and participate in society. They include access to education and healthcare, economic opportunities, political freedoms, environmental quality and social support. To compare living standards across countries, researchers compile composite indices that draw on diverse data. While each index has limitations, together they paint a richer picture of h

The "standard of living" concept was somehow newly coined, although it was actually hammered out across history with various factors acting as forces of change throughout time: economic structure, environmental condition, technology, and systems of governance. From ancient survival-oriented subsistence to multidimensional indexes of today, the historical arc tries to explain how human well-being has moved along with material and social development.  Ancient and Medieval Found

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Dublar Char,Sundarban,Bangladesh The seasonal fishing village of Dublar Char in Bangladesh’s Sundarbans, where approximately 35,000...

The group of activists we often ignore in a patriarchal society, are the ones working relentlessly for the earth – the women...