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8 districts to be submerged under sea by 2050 [1]

Environment state minister has expressed his concern that large areas in eight districts of Bangladesh may become submerged by 2050 due to climate change.

In reply to a query from a MP Mosammat Shammi Akter (reserved women's seat) in parliament, Hasan Mahmud, said, "Several coastal areas including those of Noakhali, Lakkhipur, Barisal, Bhola, Pirojpur, Jhalakati, Satkhira and Bagerhat will be s

Publication Date: 
28/09/2010
New Nation (Bangladesh) [2]
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Bangladesh [3], Climate Change [4], Sea Level Rise [5], Bay Of Bengal [6], Global Warming [7]
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