Teesta: once a lifeline, now a cause of distress

Thousands of farmers in the north face water crisis; experts call for multi-faceted approach
18 February 2025, 11:05 AM

Migratory birds being sold online in haor areas

Migratory birds are being illegally hunted in the haor areas of Sylhet and sold online through social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook
18 February 2025, 10:45 AM

DNCC vows to recover canals, tackle waterlogging

Newly appointed Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Azaz today announced that all canals in Dhaka will be gradually reclaimed from encroachers
17 February 2025, 12:18 PM

Diesel transfer underway via Dhaka-Ctg fuel pipeline

Godnail depot to receive diesel by Tuesday; project expected to save around Tk 250 crores annually
16 February 2025, 17:01 PM

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.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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
15 February 2025, 12:56 PM

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
15 February 2025, 08:18 AM

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.
14 February 2025, 12:36 PM

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
14 February 2025, 09:42 AM

Speakers raise concerns on Sundarbans Day

This year’s theme is: "Love the Sundarbans on Valentine’s Day"
14 February 2025, 08:57 AM

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.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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
11 February 2025, 06:02 AM

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
10 February 2025, 15:48 PM

Most countries miss UN deadline for new climate targets

As of Monday morning, many of the world's biggest polluters - including China, India and the European Union - had not done so.
10 February 2025, 10:32 AM

Fewer migratory birds visit JU this winter

Why haven't the birds come round this year?
10 February 2025, 06:00 AM

Dhaka’s air quality world's worst this morning

The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone
10 February 2025, 04:26 AM

Wings of the wetlands

A red-naped ibis wandering the Char Bagdanga in Chapainawabganj. A striking medium-sized bird native to South Asia, it is found predominantly in India and parts of Southeast Asia.
6 February 2025, 18:59 PM

11 capped langurs rescued; 3 held

The Detective Branch of police yesterday rescued 11 endangered capped langurs and arrested three members of a wildlife trafficking ring in the capital's Jatrabari.
6 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts

The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025, 14:24 PM