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Weather
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Wildlife
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Climate crisis
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Natural resources
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Nearly 6 feet long python rescued from Lalmonirhat maize field
A farmer today rescued a nearly six feet long python trapped in his maize field at the Burirbari village of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat.
23 May 2021, 12:14 PM
In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal
The world’s seven largest advanced economies agreed on Friday to stop international financing of coal projects that emit carbon by the end of this year, and phase out such support for all fossil fuels, to meet globally agreed climate change targets.
22 May 2021, 04:45 AM
Slow loris and fishing cat rescued in Rangamati
A slow loris, locally known as "Lojjaboti Banor", and a fishing cat were rescued in Rangamati's Bagaichhari upazila and Naniarchhar upazila.
20 May 2021, 12:23 PM
Tree-felling at Suhrawardy Udyan: HC hopes problems will be resolved through discussion
A High Court bench today expressed hope that the problems regarding tree felling at Suhrawardy Udyan will be resolved amicably through discussions between the government and environmentalists.
20 May 2021, 10:57 AM
Antarctica gives birth to world’s largest iceberg
A giant slab of ice bigger than the Spanish island of Majorca has sheared off from the frozen edge of Antarctica into the Weddell Sea, becoming the largest iceberg afloat in the world, the European Space Agency said on Wednesday.
20 May 2021, 05:03 AM
5 demolished brick kilns resume operations in Barguna again
Five brick kilns which were built illegally around four to five years ago and demolished by local administration recently, have resumed their operation in five areas of Barguna district.
19 May 2021, 11:48 AM
Pandemic mask mountain sets new recycling challenge
Researchers in Australia want to transform single-use Covid masks into road material. In the United States, the protective gear is recycled into benches. And in France, they are reborn as floor carpets for cars.
19 May 2021, 07:27 AM
Britain to treble tree planting by 2024 to fight climate change
Britain said it planned to treble tree planting rates over the next three years to help reach its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as part of efforts to fight climate change.
16 May 2021, 05:29 AM
Nearly 500 families breathing easier after closure of polluting factory in Habiganj
Residents near Ekhtiyarpur canal in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj can now finally breathe a sigh of relief after a factory in the vicinity was shut down for polluting the environment with industrial waste.
15 May 2021, 12:02 PM
Croplands declining as farmers digging ponds for fish production in Natore
Cropland is decreasing at an alarming rate in Natore as farmers have been digging pond on their agricultural land for fish farming to earn more profit.
14 May 2021, 05:38 AM
Maize farmers in Nilphamari elated with bountiful harvest during pandemic
Maize farmers are in a festive mood as they have had a bumper harvest this season and received fair prices.
12 May 2021, 13:36 PM
3 dead dolphins found on Kuakata beach
Three dead dolphins, with injury marks on their bodies, have been found at different points of Kuakata sea beach recently.
11 May 2021, 04:52 AM
Suhrawardy Udyan ‘mega project’: Eminent persons voice opinions against tree felling
Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan has recently come to the limelight as initiatives have been taken to cut down trees for implementing a mega project there.
10 May 2021, 08:25 AM
Illegal pond being filled up as per court directive in Natore
Lalpur local administration have started to fill up a pond which was made illegally on Khas land (government-owned land) in Natore.
7 May 2021, 11:53 AM
Rain, thundershowers likely across the country: Met office
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions in next 24hours ending at 9:00 am tomorrow, according to a Met office release issued today.
7 May 2021, 10:10 AM
Mango harvest to start in Rajshahi from May 15
This season’s mango harvest in Rajshahi will start from May 15.
6 May 2021, 14:03 PM
Industries have no excuse to pollute environment: Gowher Rizvi
Prime Minister’s International Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi today said that industries are important for economic growth and development, but there is no excuse behind polluting the environment recklessly.
6 May 2021, 10:29 AM
Cambodia convicts 5 environmentalists over plan to march to PM's home
A Cambodian court sentenced five environmental activists for up to 20 months in jail today for incitement to commit crimes, over their attempts to organise a march to the prime minister's residence to protest the filling-in of a city lake.
5 May 2021, 15:08 PM
Sundarbans fire doused after 30 hours
A fire that broke out in Daser Bharani area under Sharankhola Range of Sundarbans East Forest Division was doused this afternoon nearly 30 hours after it broke out.
4 May 2021, 04:55 AM
3 arrested for using poison while fishing in Sundarbans
Three fishermen were arrested for using poison while fishing at a canal in Sundarbans’ Satkhira range this morning.
3 May 2021, 08:52 AM