Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka's air quality is still "unhealthy". It is now sixth in the list of cities with the worst air quality.
13 March 2021, 06:18 AM

Dead dolphin recovered from Bhola river shoal near Sundarbans

The forest department has recovered a dead dolphin from a shoal of Bhola River adjacent to the Sundarbans.
11 March 2021, 18:37 PM

Forest dept rescues lost elephant calf in Cox’s Bazar

Forest Department of Cox’s Bazar rescued an elephant calf -- believed to have been lost from the herd -- from Shapalur area of Teknaf upazila, and handed her over to the local safari park yesterday.
11 March 2021, 07:27 AM

Disconnect water connection of buildings dumping sewerage waste into Buriganga: HC to Wasa

The High Court today directed Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) to disconnect the water supply of those buildings dumping sewerage waste into Buriganga river within the next six months.
9 March 2021, 16:03 PM

DoE demolishes six brick kilns in Chattogram

Department of Environment (DoE), Chattogram today demolished six brick kilns that were being illegally operated in Chattogram.
8 March 2021, 11:51 AM

One killed in elephant-human conflict in Chattogram

A man died in Chattogram after being trampled by a herd of wild elephants.
7 March 2021, 13:08 PM

COP26 president designate eager for Bangladesh visit to see ‘inspiring’ work on climate change

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma is expecting to visit Bangladesh as soon as possible in order to witness first-hand the inspiring work Bangladesh was doing to tackle climate change.
5 March 2021, 19:47 PM

Stop industries from withdrawing underground water: Villagers in Ctg urge authority’s intervention

Villagers and environmental lawyers urged the authorities to stop rampant underground water withdrawal by industries in Patiya upazila’s Habilasdwip union in Chattogram.
4 March 2021, 08:41 AM

Shipyard, 22 brick kilns fined Tk 85.5 lakh for violating environment act

The Department of Environment (DoE Chattogram region) fined 22 brick kilns and a shipyard Tk 85.5 lakh for violating the environment conservation act.
3 March 2021, 16:55 PM

Dhaka air still ‘unhealthy’ but no longer world’s most polluted city

Some good news: Dhaka is no longer world’s most polluted city. Lahore holds that undesired title now.
3 March 2021, 06:46 AM

Illegal stone extraction: Joint drive destroys 50 stone extraction machines in Sylhet

A joint drive of Department of Environment (DoE), Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) destroyed 50 machines used to extract stones illegally at Bichnakandi area of Sylhet’s Gowainghat upazila today.
2 March 2021, 14:39 PM

Pollution of Buriganga river: HC orders DoE for action against 30 companies

The High Court today directed Department of Environment (DoE) to take appropriate legal action against 30 washing plants in Dhaka’s Keraniganj for polluting water of the Buriganga river.
2 March 2021, 11:51 AM

Ban on hilsa fishing: 4 fishermen sentenced to a month in jail in Barishal

A mobile court in Barishal today sentenced four fishermen, each to one month in prison, for fishing hilsa violating a ban that was imposed from today.
1 March 2021, 12:27 PM

HC issues status quo on encroachment, operation of brick kilns in Bhadra, Hori rivers

The High Court has issued a status quo for three months on encroachment, land grabbing, earth filling and operating brick kilns on Bhadra and Hori rivers in Khulna’s Dumuria upazila.
26 February 2021, 11:45 AM

Shut down all illegal brick kilns in Chattogram in 14 days: HC

The High Court has directed the authorities concerned of the government to shut down all illegal brick kilns still in operation in Chattogram within 14 working days to curb pollution.
25 February 2021, 15:19 PM

Human-animal conflict: Woman dies after being trampled by elephant in Bandarban

A 20-year-old woman died after being injured by an elephant in Bandarban’s Lama upazila.
24 February 2021, 16:58 PM

It is official: US back in the Paris climate club

The United States officially rejoined the Paris climate agreement, reinvigorating the global fight against climate change as the Biden administration plans drastic emissions cuts over the next three decades.
19 February 2021, 15:33 PM

Holholiya river erosion: Locals in Kurigram contribute to construct bamboo barrier

Villagers in Kurigram’s Rowmari upazila have contributed in construction of bamboo pilings to protect their land from Holholiya river erosion.
19 February 2021, 06:53 AM

Bangladesh seeks US’s technical support in preserving Sundarbans: foreign minister

Bangladesh has sought US' technical cooperation in preserving the Sundarbans, the last of South Asia’s mangrove forest, and for management of water resources.
18 February 2021, 15:51 PM

DoE fines GPH oxygen plant and Standard Lube Oil Tk 5.8 lakh for pollution

Department of Environment (DoE) Chattogram region fined GPH Oxygen Plant and Standard Lube Oil Limited Tk 5.8 lakh for violating the environment conservation act and polluting environment.
18 February 2021, 12:41 PM