Tag Archive: drinking water

Jun
06

Journalism Fellowship Programs

Dr. Akbar Ali Khan Giving Fellowship award

We at Touching Souls International acknowledge the good work that is being done by the media to improve the living conditions in Bangladesh. In this regard, we have started a journalism fellowship program to recognize the talent and excellent work done by the water forum journalists, who have researched and worked hard for eco conservation …

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May
20

The Urgent Need To Find A Long Term Solution To Drinking Water Scarcity

The large size of the population and its fast growth rate compounded by poverty and other social problems place a huge strain on the natural resources of Bangladesh. The adverse effects of uncontrolled population explosion are seen on the socio-economic fabric of the society. It also exerts terrific pressure on resources such as land, water, …

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May
08

Arsenic Poisoning In Bangladesh

Person affected with arsenic poisoning. www.touchingsoulsintl.org

Bangladesh is situated at the unique junction of the three major rivers – the Padma, Brahmaputra and Meghna. Because of its unique geographical location, the country has been gifted with rich biological diversity, accommodating a rich variety of flora and fauna in its ecosystem. However for the restriction of water flow created by barrages 95% …

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Apr
27

Fellowship Awards To Water Forum Journalists

Fellowship award ceremony of Touching Souls International for water forum journalists. www.touchingsoulsintl.org

Environment-related problem is a growing concern among the environmentalists in Bangladesh. Arsenic poisoning in ground water is, without a doubt, one of the major issues. Ground water in most parts of Bangladesh is contaminated with an alarming level of arsenic. Moreover, it has been predicted and feared that the country might face huge crisis of …

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Mar
29

Safe Environment is the Secret Behind Healthy Living

Evidence suggests that environment has a substantial effect on human health. Our health issues are associated with emerging environmental hazards such as chemical products. harmful exposure to these chemical products may lead to health problems like skin diseases, skin cancer and many other life taking diseases. Environmental degradation and depletion of natural resources is observed …

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Dec
25

Can We Save Them From Arsenic Contamination?

Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a natural occurrence in many parts of the world. This problem becomes severe in the delta region of the Ganges. The high concentration of arsenic in deeper levels of groundwater is causing serious arsenic poisoning to a large number of people. Bangladesh which lies in this region is facing the …

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Oct
26

Save Them From Arsenic Poisoning In Drinking Water

Arsenic contaminants associated with groundwater is actually a natural event in several areas around the world. This issue gets serious within the delta area in the Ganges. This higher concentration associated with arsenic within more intense degrees of groundwater causes severe arsenic poisoning towards a lot of individuals. Bangladesh which usually is in this area …

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Aug
15

Arsenic Contamination in Water of Bangladesh

Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a natural occurrence in many parts of the world. This problem becomes severe in the delta region of the Ganges. The high concentration of arsenic in deeper levels of groundwater is causing serious arsenic poisoning to a large number of people. Bangladesh which lies in this region is facing the …

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Aug
07

Water Forum Journalism Fellowship Award

Receipients of Water Journalism Fellowship provided by Touching Souls International

On July 19th, 2010, was the fellowship award ceremony of the nonprofit organization, Touching Souls International. The ceremony was held at the National Press Club in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Former adviser to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh, Dr. Akbar Ali Khan was the chief guest of the program. The program was presided by Sayed Tipu Sultan, …

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Jul
13

Threat of Arsenic in Drinking Water of Bangladesh

Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a natural occurrence in many parts of the world. This problem becomes severe in the delta region of the Ganges. The high concentration of arsenic in deeper levels of groundwater is causing serious arsenic poisoning to a large number of people. Bangladesh which lies in this region is facing the …

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