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Nearly a fifth of all Pakistani households rely on solar energy, but the people installing and cleaning these panels have little to no protection.
The Bangladesh government has adopted a master plan to develop Maheshkhali sub-district through three industrial zones: An energy hub with 13 gigawatts of LNG and coal power plants, a deep-sea port with container and multipurpose terminals, and a special economic zone.
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 56,422 dengue cases from January to July, adding pressure to the country’s healthcare system as the caseload continues to increase.
As the crisis in Southwest Asia shows signs of starting to wind down, two energy experts weigh in on how Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka can plan better.
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