 will run into external factors that triggers them to become self critical and change. Whether people change or not is 100% up to them, there is only so much you can do to show them your perspective. After that there is nothing else you can do.The head of the Belgian Employers' Organisation VBO has warned that Belgian businesses with trade links to Iran could be hit by the new US sanctions that are being imposed on the Islamic Republic. The thaw in trade relations since the international nuclear deal on Iran is now in jeopardy after US President Trump withdrew from the agreement.
The deal made it easier for Belgian businesses to attack Iran's enormous market. Several Belgian businesses in search of fresh growth forged new commercial ties. The VBO's Pieter Timmermans: "The Iranian market was modernising and this opened up new opportunities. Today we are no longer sure this can proceed."
President Trump has announced sanctions against Iran but also against countries backing Iran. There is a fear Belgian businesses will be hit. Pieter Timmermans: "There's a lot of uncertainty and that is bad news for business. Many businesses will procrastinate because they don't know what the sanctions mean for them!"
Earlier Belgian Premier Charles Michel said he wanted to maintain the nuclear deal with Iran and make a bigger deal that would mean more economic growth and greater stability.Huntington Ravine has CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Yale, Central, Pinnacle, Odell, South, and Escape Hatch have Considerable avalanche danger. Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making are essential. North and Damnation have Moderate avalanche danger. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully to identify features of concern.
Tuckerman Ravine has HIGH and CONSIDERABLE avalanche danger. Lip and Center Bowl have High avalanche danger. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. All other forecast areas have Considerable avalanche danger. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route finding, and conservative decision making are essential. The only exception to this is the Little Headwall which has Moderate avalanche danger. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully to identify features of concern.
AVALANCHE PROBLEM: Recent new snow and steady NW wind is elevating the avalanche danger ratings today. Wind slab is likely to be easily triggered and is not bonded well to the soft new snow or the underlying ice crust. With over 16” of recorded snow on the summit since noon on Thursday, avalanches today could be large. Recent avalanche debris in Hillman’s and Dodge’s has been observed so far through the fog and blowing snow. These recent avalanches plus continued wind loading of slopes are obvious red flags for folks considering playing in or below steep terrain today. Well-developed avalanche paths exist, meaning an avalanche today could also run far onto flat ground. Entering the floor of Tuckerman Ravine today is not recommended as this will require crossing numerous avalanche paths that have the potential to avalanche naturally. With most of avalanche terrain offering a high-risk, high-consequence scenario, lower-angled terrain like the Sherburne will be the safe choice today.
WEATHER: Snow began to fall around noon on Thursday, April 19, and has been steadily accumulating, leaving 16.4” at the summit and 8.25” at Hermit Lake. Thursday evening, wind speeds increased to 40-60mph from the NW and have remained at that speed with occasional gusts into the 70mph range. The low pressure system sitting over the Northeast has begun to drift offshore and will allow clearing to take place later today. Before then, low level moisture will likely keep the summits in the fog with upslope snow showers for the morning. Temperatures today will climb to the upper teens F and winds will remain from the NW at 45-60mph.
SNOWPACK: The bed surface for avalanche activity today will be the ice crust that formed earlier this week. Below this ice crust, snow is still moist due to the insulating layer of snow above. Above this ice crust, widespread soft wind slab exists. This wind slab has several changes in density that are interspersed with graupel. Yesterday, this slab was reactive in stability tests, though struggled to propagate a crack. Continuing snow and wind loading today may allow the slab to overcome the minimal friction offered by the icy bed surface. Numerous red flags are present today; ski the snowpack, not the calendar.
• Posted 8:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018. A new advisory will be issued tomorrow.
Eid-ul-Fitr, Pahela Baishakh Festivals
A shop attendant displays an ornate piece of clothing to prospective buyers at Elephant Road in the city on Monday. PHOTO: OBSERVER
Two years after the outbreak of the coronavirus infection, people from all walks of life are preparing to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr amid all pandemic restrictions lifted.
Earlier, on April 14, the Bengali festival 'Pahela Baishakh' will be celebrated all over the country.
Besides, sales of punjabi, sari, lungi, salwar kameez, lehenga, shoes, sandals and jewellery, furniture, fridge, television are on the rise ahead of Eid and Pahela Baishakh festival. The economy has regained its momentum due to sales increase.
Basically, trade and commerce are going on in full swing centring these festivals. Eid clothing wholesale shops are buzzing with buyers. From the first day of holy Ramadan, the traders are expecting that the number of buyers will increase in the markets, shopping malls and fashion houses of the country including in Dhaka.
Ahead of Pahela Baishakh and Eid-ul-Fitr, trade is increasing in every sector. Covid-19 has led to a collapse in festival sales over the past two years. Now it's time to make up all the losses. The people who were almost under house arrest for the restrictions due to Covid-19 are now running from one market to another.
According to Bangladesh shop owner association, the economy of the festival is turning around as trade and business is in full swing everywhere. With the increase in shopping, 20 lakh shopkeepers are smiling.
According to some research institutes, the Eid festival alone is worth Tk 1.5 lakh crore. Besides, it has been reported that around Tk 50,000 to Tk 60,000 crore transaction will be made in Pahela Baishakh shopping across the country.
However, everyone will be warned to use a mask. In addition, it is advisable to follow the hygiene rules as much as possible. This time around 20 lakh shopkeepers and traders of the country are smiling on the occasion of Eid and Pahela Baishakh. The first and second waves of the Covid-19 were most pressing on cottage, small and medium scale traders and industrialists.
Of these, about 20 lakh shopkeepers in the country's markets and shopping malls are at high risk. About half of them are sold throughout the year during this time of Eid. Half of the profit is earned through Eid trade throughout the year. But due to corona pandemic, the markets
were closed most of the time during the lockdown last year. Various types of trade and commerce have returned to the country with the focus on Eid-ul-Fitr. The overall economy is booming. Pahela Baishakh has added a new dimension to trade and commerce. Economists and market experts say Eid-centric trade is a major contributor to the country's economy
Sources said that entrepreneurs, traders and investors have made extensive preparations for the Eid and Baishakh festivals. In the last few months, various garments have been made in different regions of the country including Keraniganj, Old Dhaka, Gazipur, Savar, Narsingdi and Narayanganj near Dhaka. Punjabi, sari, lungi, three-piece, lehenga, shoes, sandals and jewellery are all being made in the local factories.
Besides, big fashion houses including Zara and Almas have imported expensive clothes and Eid items from abroad. The local brands Arang, K-Craft, Banglar Mela, Rangs and other expensive brands are also making garments of various designs. In addition, jewellers are making gold jewellery, furniture showrooms are ready with new designs. Fridges, televisions, cars, houses, flats, all kinds of business are booming during this Eid. And that's how the traders are preparing themselves.
After two years, the people of the country will be able to celebrate the Pahela Baishakh and Eid-ul-Fitr festival spontaneously. A large portion of the total population of the country has been vaccinated with a double dose. Due to this the death toll from the pandemic has now come down to zero. On the other hand, the rate of infection has decreased day by day.
In this context, Bangladesh Shop Owners Association President Helal Uddin told the Daily Observer, now the death rate in Covid-19 has come down to zero. The pandemic has wiped out all kinds of festival trade over the past two years. Terrible crisis is created in trade and commerce. But this time the context is different. People are going out shopping. Eid and Pahela Baishakh sales have already started. Tailors are especially busy in their business. From the wholesale markets to the markets, shopping malls and fashion houses new clothes and other Eid items are arriving.
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