Amidst a plastic pollution crisis, locals living near Buriganga take up recycling projects

A visit to the banks of the Buriganga River offers a stark glimpse into the plastic pollution crisis in Bangladesh
9 December 2023, 09:16 AM

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the global list of cities with the worst air quality this morning
9 December 2023, 04:06 AM

Global warming threshold could be hit temporarily in 2024

Global average temperature could temporarily cross a 1.5-degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) threshold next year, Britain's Met Office said on Friday, a milestone in climate history that could raise alarm at the COP28 summit being held in Dubai
9 December 2023, 03:35 AM

Get out of comfort zones, work together

COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber yesterday urged countries to get out of their comfort zones and work together to reach agreement before the two-week summit ends.
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Dhaka feels winter chills

Following bouts of light rain over the last couple of days, the age-old question of when will winter arrive might finally have its answer.
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Who are giving us earthquake data?

BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM

ADB lends $400m to support climate priorities in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Bangladesh government's implementation of its National Adaptation Plan 2023–2050 and the Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve climate-focused, inclusive development
8 December 2023, 10:01 AM

The three musketeers

Something caught the attention of three Asian green bee-eaters in Chattogram's Karnaphuli
8 December 2023, 03:58 AM

World needs to focus on phasing out coal: UAE

The world needs to focus on phasing out coal, United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said yesterday on the sidelines of the COP28 climate summit.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Climate Change: ‘Over 130m at risk in Bangladesh’

A workshop organised by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) in Rangpur highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on public health and the economy in Bangladesh.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Michaung’ weakens, winter looms

Grey clouds crowding the sky. The sun yet to shine. Gloominess all around, seemingly reminding of monsoon. This weather is the impact of Cyclone Michaung, which is gradually losing its strength and turning into a depression over northeast Telangana of India.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Wasa Water ATM Booths: No longer a low-cost solution to drinking water

Water prices at Dhaka Wasa’s water ATM booths have doubled recently, much to the dismay of residents.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack

A zoo in Pakistan has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine cleaning, officials said today
7 December 2023, 11:43 AM

Nuclear sector must overcome decades of stagnation to meet COP28 tripling goal

The global nuclear industry got a morale boost at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai after more than 20 nations vowed to triple capacity by 2050.
7 December 2023, 06:43 AM

Dhaka, other parts may see daylong rain today

Dhaka and many other parts of the country have been witnessing rain since early hours of today under the influence of Cyclonic storm Michaung
7 December 2023, 06:26 AM

Dhaka stares down the barrel of water

Once widely abundant, the freshwater for Dhaka dwellers continues to deplete at a dramatic rate and may disappear far below the ground.
6 December 2023, 18:00 PM

UN climate chief slams ‘posturing’ at COP28 talks

UN climate chief Simon Stiell accused nations of “posturing” at the COP28 talks in Dubai yesterday and urged them to reach an ambitious deal to ensure the world meets its targets against global warming.
6 December 2023, 18:00 PM

In CHT, solar smile comes at a cost

In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the government-run CHT Development Board undertook a Tk 217 crore project to bring the entire CHT area under electricity coverage.
6 December 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Need realistic climate actions’

Civil society organisations called for immediate and realistic actions from global leaders at COP28 to address the escalating climate emergency.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM

COP28 fossil fuel battle hardens

Battle lines on fossil fuels hardened at UN climate talks yesterday despite scientists warning that global warming could breach the 1.5C threshold within seven years.
5 December 2023, 18:00 PM