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Painting a river black: How dyeing factories pollute Bangladesh’s rivers

Around 80 to 100 factories release an estimated 60,000 cubic metres of effluents per second into the river, according to a 2015 report.

The US apparel and footwear spending is expected to grow 30 per cent year-over-year, Stitch Fix said in its 2022 Style Forecast report.

Many of the women have also bought land, opened shops, started businesses and even built their own temples.

Operators have said that they would be hiking the fare if they have to operate at half capacity.

The writer says we should focus on a measure that takes into account things such access to basic needs for all.

Reusing one’s grandmother’s handloom saris, designer Tenzing Chakma has fashioned them into elegant ensembles.

The index covers 199 passports and 227 different destinations, and is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority.

In a video footage shared on social media, the fire was seen spreading rapidly and engulfing hundreds of shanties.

Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.

The writer says every country in the world needs to make transitions to enable their citizens to tackle the crisis adequately.