Fish consumption could be the answer to malnourishment in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is currently considered among the top 10 fish producing countries in the world. The country has found tremendous success in freshwater aquaculture with an increased rate of production over the last decade.
13 October 2020

Energy experts emphasise renewable energy to meet electricity needs

Energy experts at a webinar on Power System Master Plan advised the government to lay more emphasis on the development of renewable energy and revise the current master plan in an integrated manner, keeping all options open for primary energy sources.
11 October 2020

Climate activist Greta Thunberg shows support for Biden in rare political tweet

Teen climate-change fighter Greta Thunberg has shown support for Democrat Joe Biden, urging voters concerned about the environment to make their voices heard in the US presidential election.
10 October 2020

Prince William, David Attenborough launch ‘Earthshot’ award

Prince William has joined forces with renowned British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough to launch a new environmental award, the Earthshot Prize, which has grand ambitions to “incentivize change and help to repair our planet over the next 10 years.”
8 October 2020

8 tanneries in Savar fined Tk 21 lakh as compensation for environmental damage

Department of Environment (DoE) in a drive at Savar Tannery Industrial Estate today asked eight tanneries in Savar to pay Tk 21 lakh as compensation for environmental damage.
7 October 2020

Legal action will be taken if canals, waterbodies found dirty after Oct 20: DNCC mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Atiqul Islam today warned of legal action if any canal or water bodies are found dirty and contaminated with waste after October 20.
7 October 2020

Bangladesh, US for joint efforts to develop inclusive blue economy

Bangladesh and the United States have discussed ways to develop an inclusive blue economy by working together, sharing knowledge, data and ideas, building greater capacity and enhancing professional collaboration.
6 October 2020

Focus on ‘future sustainability’ while making investment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for focusing on “future sustainability” while making investment as she placed a four-point proposal to save the planet from the adverse impacts of climate change.
1 October 2020

Flood worsens in Gaibandha; upazila health complex inundated

Floods in Gaibandha continues to worsen as water levels of three major rivers in the district has been increasing. The rising water has inundated an upazila health complex in the district as well.
30 September 2020

PM's Financial Times article advocates a 'cleaner, greener, safer world'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said climate change, pandemic and the destruction of nature are common threats and these should unite all in working towards a common solution -- a cleaner, greener and safer world.
29 September 2020

Wildlife, climate at heart of post-pandemic recovery: PM endorses ‘Pledge for Nature’

Global leaders including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today launched "Leaders' Pledge for Nature: United to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030 for Sustainable Development" demonstrating their commitment for nature, biodiversity and global goals.
28 September 2020

Sri Lanka returns 21 containers of illegal waste to Britain

Sri Lanka has shipped back to Britain 21 container-loads of waste that the government said was brought into the island in violation of international laws governing the shipping of hazardous material.
27 September 2020

Reconstruction in Ramna Park: Petition seeks HC order for inquiry into cost

A petition has been filed with the High Court seeking its directive on the home secretary to make an inquiry about the state and possession of Ramna Park including its natural environment and the cost of its reconstruction during the Covid-19 pandemic and before the pandemic.
26 September 2020

UN roundtable on climate: PM places 5-point recommendation to protect planet

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today placed a five-point recommendation to protect the planet and save people from the adversities of the climate changes.
24 September 2020

US, Chinese diplomats signal tricky road ahead for climate diplomacy

After several years of dismissing global action to fight climate change, US leadership has been formally challenged by China announcing bold new climate pledges.
24 September 2020

Global climate activists urge Japan to stop financing coal plant in Matarbari

In an online rally today, climate activists across the globe urged Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s administration to stop financing dirty coal power plants in Bangladesh, as those would worsen the country’s climate crisis and destroy communities’ livelihood.
23 September 2020

Once operational, coal powerplants in Ctg division could kill 30,000 in 30 years: study

Pollution from ten under-construction coal-based powerplants in Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar could result in 30,000 deaths in 30 years once they go into operation, according to new research findings released today.
22 September 2020

A third of my country was just underwater; world must act on climate: Sheikh Hasina

In a write-up published in The Guardian today, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the climate crisis and Covid-19 desperately need international cooperation.
22 September 2020

World's richest 1% cause double carbon emissions of poorest 50%: Oxfam

The wealthiest one percent of earth’s population are responsible for more than twice as much carbon pollution as the 3.1 billion people who made up the poorest half of humanity during a critical 25-year period of unprecedented emissions growth, according to a press release issued by Oxfam.
21 September 2020

Upazila admin demolishes brick kiln built on canal in Ctg’s Banshkhali

A brick kiln which was built on land grabbed from a canal was demolished by upazila administration at Baharchara union in Chattogram’s Banshkhali upazila today.
20 September 2020