In the Himalayas, one disaster can prepare the ground for another, scientist says
28 August 2026
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Environment
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake overflow threat eases, death toll 579
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
'This tragedy is on a different dimension': Inside the human devastation of Nepal’s flood
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Lake overflows on Nepal-Tibet border, sparking panic and halting rescue
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Nature Quest / A cup of 'sea'
28 August 2026
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Wildlife
No Bangladeshi casualties reported in Nepal landslides: Embassy
27 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood
27 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Nepal says 468 tourists, mainly foreigners, out of contact after floods
27 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Explainer / Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know
26 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Bangladesh ready to help Nepal with relief, rescue efforts after deadly floods, mudslides: Foreign ministry
26 August 2026
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Diplomacy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Speakers raise concerns on Sundarbans Day
This year’s theme is: "Love the Sundarbans on Valentine’s Day"
14 February 2025
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
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
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
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
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
Fewer migratory birds visit JU this winter
Why haven't the birds come round this year?
10 February 2025
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
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
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
Adopt renewable energy immediately for a better future: experts
The Policy Exchange Bangladesh organises policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s future
6 February 2025
Top climate scientist declares 2C climate goal 'dead'
Temperatures will stay at or above 1.5C in the coming years
5 February 2025