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Environment

Saint Martin’s Island: 930kg plastic waste collected in clean-up drive

A two-day cleaning drive has been conducted on Saint Martin’s Island by the Department of Environment and Bangladesh Sustainable Alliance (BSA), collecting 930kg of plastic waste.

17h ago

Scientists turn pollution into fuel in climate breakthrough

Scientists have developed a solar-powered device that can pull pollution from the air and convert it directly into fuel for cars and planes

22h ago

Adani to restore full power to Bangladesh

Ahead of summer demand and on BPDB request, Adani Power has agreed to resume full supplies by next week

1d ago

Plastic pollution by tourists wreaking havoc on Sundarbans

Pollution caused by the unchecked use of plastic items by tourists is wreaking havoc on the biodiversity and ecosystem of the Sundarbans, speakers said at a discussion marking Sundarbans Day.

1d ago

Sundarbans at risk from climate change and industries, say speakers

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and its forest-dependent communities are now at risk due to the impact of climate change and unregulated industrial expansion, speakers warned

2d ago

Speakers raise concerns on Sundarbans Day

This year’s theme is: "Love the Sundarbans on Valentine’s Day"

2d ago

Sundarbans Day: Deer poaching surges in the Sundarbans

Illegal deer hunting has surged in the Sundarbans, threatening the delicate ecosystem of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

2d ago

Nature Quest

LIZARDS OF LUCK … A pair of Tokay geckos lounging in a crevice at the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary in Fatikchhari. Native to Southeast Asia and abundant in Bangladesh, these large, nocturnal reptiles are named for their distinctive “tokay” call, a loud sound heard in the evening.

2d ago

Dhaka’s air quality worst in the world this morning

The air quality was classified as "very unhealthy" according to the AQI Index

Dhaka’s dying rivers: Pollution sources nearly doubled in 5 years

The rivers encircling Dhaka have been gasping for survival for decades, choked by pollution and encroachment.

Reaction / Breathing death: The air that kills

Air pollution has become the biggest killer in Bangladesh, and it's not just some far-off statistic

Saint Martin’s Island: 930kg plastic waste collected in clean-up drive

A two-day cleaning drive has been conducted on Saint Martin’s Island by the Department of Environment and Bangladesh Sustainable Alliance (BSA), collecting 930kg of plastic waste.

17h ago

Scientists turn pollution into fuel in climate breakthrough

Scientists have developed a solar-powered device that can pull pollution from the air and convert it directly into fuel for cars and planes

22h ago

Adani to restore full power to Bangladesh

Ahead of summer demand and on BPDB request, Adani Power has agreed to resume full supplies by next week

1d ago

Plastic pollution by tourists wreaking havoc on Sundarbans

Pollution caused by the unchecked use of plastic items by tourists is wreaking havoc on the biodiversity and ecosystem of the Sundarbans, speakers said at a discussion marking Sundarbans Day.

1d ago

Sundarbans at risk from climate change and industries, say speakers

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and its forest-dependent communities are now at risk due to the impact of climate change and unregulated industrial expansion, speakers warned

2d ago

Speakers raise concerns on Sundarbans Day

This year’s theme is: "Love the Sundarbans on Valentine’s Day"

2d ago

Nature Quest

LIZARDS OF LUCK … A pair of Tokay geckos lounging in a crevice at the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary in Fatikchhari. Native to Southeast Asia and abundant in Bangladesh, these large, nocturnal reptiles are named for their distinctive “tokay” call, a loud sound heard in the evening.

2d ago

Sundarbans Day: Deer poaching surges in the Sundarbans

Illegal deer hunting has surged in the Sundarbans, threatening the delicate ecosystem of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

2d ago

Corruption threatens climate action, watchdog warns

Graft could see funds intended to tackle global warming diverted to other ends and weaken the implementation of environmental regulations

5d ago

BELA demands cancellation of road, car park project in Osmani Udyan

In the letter, sent on February 9, BELA urged authorities to immediately halt all activities encroaching upon open spaces in the park. It also called for consultations with urban planners to remove unauthorised structures and ensure unrestricted public access, according to a press release

5d ago