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Ecological Risks of Fly Ash Export through the Sundarbans: A Threat to One of the World's Most Vital Mangrove Ecosystems

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  Fly ash was declared as industrial waste in Bangladesh in 1990 rather than as prohibited goods to reflect its potential for beneficial use in various industrial applications while ensuring that its environmental impacts are properly managed. This classification supports the safe and productive use of fly ash, helping to balance economic benefits with environmental and public health considerations. While fly ash can contain harmful substances, its risks can be managed through proper handling and usage practices. The decision to classify it as industrial waste reflects a balanced approach to managing its risks while recognizing its utility. By allowing the use of fly ash, the classification promotes recycling and reduces the environmental footprint associated with extracting and processing new raw materials. Fly ash can be repurposed effectively in various industries. Using fly ash as a recycled product offers numerous positive impacts, particularly in environmental sustainability and
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Navigating the Deluge: How Geopolitical Tensions Drive Flash Floods and Regional Instability.

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 A flash flood is a rapid and intense surge of water flow within a short period of time, typically resulting from sudden heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or dam failure (mechanical/geo-political reasons). Engineering-wise, it is characterized by a high rate of flow increase and a significant rise in water level within hours or minutes, often leading to severe erosion, infrastructure damage, and potential loss of life. The phenomenon is defined by its short duration and extreme intensity, challenging conventional drainage and flood management systems. In the current situation world can notice two types of flash floods specially in the sub-continent.  Natural Flash Floods; Anthropogenic Flash Floods (Geopolitically Induced). Natural Flash Floods:  Natural Flash Floods are primarily triggered by meteorological and hydrological conditions, such as intense rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or the sudden release of water from natural sources like lakes or glaciers. They often occur in response to wea
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Strategic vs Environmental: A Comparative Analysis of SEIA and EIA for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries

Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) is a systematic process used to evaluate the environmental implications of proposed policies, plans, and programs at a strategic level, rather than focusing solely on individual projects. SEIA is designed to integrate environmental considerations into high-level decision-making processes and development strategies before specific projects are formulated and implemented. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic process used to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development before it is approved and implemented. The primary goal of EIA is to ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into the decision-making process to avoid or minimize negative impacts on the environment and public health. Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are both crucial tools for managing environmental impacts. However, SEIA offers distinct advantages
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Personal Branding: An underrated weapon.

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 In our society, we believe that proclaiming good deeds or achievements is not normal, and it is sometimes interpreted as bragging. However, in today's world of intense busyness, where everyone is preoccupied with themselves, no one has time to recognize others' potential or achievement. Nobody will believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. Every successful brand today invests money to promote itself, and this self-branding is something that technical people lack, which is why they frequently lag behind others even though they have excelled in their profession greatly.                                                     I was in my third year at the time, and I started writing on a Google blog. For a few weeks, my blog received no reads or views. Then I removed that blog, re-uploaded it, and shared the blog's URL on my social media accounts; fifty people read my blog within an hour this time. After a few weeks, I was given the opportunity to collaborate with my s
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The tale of Leadership: Born or Made

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  Abstract This study aids in comprehending leadership through its theories and styles and discussing the most pertinent questions of whether or not a leader can be made. Over the course of the year, leadership theory has evolved. During the industrial period, "transactional theory" was popular among inhabitants, and now, in the age of entrepreneurs, "situational theory" is thought to be the finest. Successful leaders differ from one another in terms of leadership style, but one thing they all have in common is a forthright approach. Previously, it was thought that good leaders were born rather than made, but neoliberalism demonstrated that good leaders can be made with the right environment, guidance, and willpower. Although there are no hard and fast common traits of a good leader, a leader should inspire others by leading from the front. Besides that, a great leader aligns the organization's development with the personal goals of his or her team members. Be
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No Health Insurance for Professional Footballers!

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From Real Madrid to Al-Nassr FC , millennials follow world football from top to bottom. However, very few people know the Bangladeshi football team Rahmatganj MFS, though the difference in quality, intensity, and technique of playing football between international and local teams is enormous. A fan of any international team will not be able to relate to the style of play of any local clubs. Aside from that, millennials are admirers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, or any established foreign player. Still, it is a root of remorse that most millennials do not even know professional football players in their own country. Source of the Photo: Bangladesh Football Federation’s Website I share the gym with a professional football player from Rahmatganj MFS . Consequently, I had a long conversation with him regarding several aspects of our country's football; I complained to him that players do not give their best when playing for their clubs. In response, he revealed that they do not
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Confined Masonry Construction: An Overview

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Confined masonry construction has been accomplished through an unceremonious process based on its optimal performance in past earthquakes . Confined masonry construction was commenced in Mexico in the 1940s to limit the wall cracking caused by massive differential settlements under the soft soil conditions. Several years later, this system became popular in other regions of Mexico due to its worthy earthquake performance . Confined masonry construction consists of masonry walls along with horizontal and vertical RC confining members, which are construct on all sides of a masonry wall panel. Vertical members are usually called tie-columns & resemble columns in RC frame construction except that they tend to be of far smaller in cross-section. Horizontal elements are called tie-beams, resemble beams in RC frame construction. (BRZEV, December, 2007) The confining members are usually operative in Improving the stability of masonry walls for in-plane and out-of-plane earthquake forc
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