Nature loss means deadlier future pandemics, UN warns

Future pandemics will happen more often, kill more people and wreak even worse damage to the global economy than Covid-19 without a fundamental shift in how humans treat nature, the United Nations' biodiversity panel said Thursday.
29 October 2020, 15:20 PM

'Moderate to strong' La Nina this year: UN

Global temperatures boosted by climate change will still be higher than usual despite the cooling effect of a "moderate to strong" La Nina weather phenomenon, the UN said today.
29 October 2020, 13:17 PM

DoE fines man Tk 10 lakh for razing hills

The Department of Environment (DoE), Chattogram region, fined a man Tk 10 lakh today for cutting hills at Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar district.
28 October 2020, 12:04 PM

20 businesses including shipyard, hospital fined Tk 11.65 lakh for polluting environment

Department of Environment (DoE) of Chattogram region fined 20 businesses including a shipyard, 11 brick kilns and two hospitals a total of Tk 11,65,000 for violating their conditions and polluting environment.
27 October 2020, 13:34 PM

Cox's Bazar Forest Department reclaims four acres of land from grabbers

A team of Cox's Bazar (north) divisional forest department has reclaimed four acres of land from grabbers by demolishing dozens of makeshift structures at Fulchari range of the division.
27 October 2020, 11:08 AM

Sundarbans set to reopen to tourists soon

After seven months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic, the Forest Department is expected to reopen the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a Unesco World Heritage Site, soon to tourists.
27 October 2020, 07:40 AM

Govt to evaluate climate change projects by third party to address irregularities

The government has decided to evaluate climate change projects by outsourcing through a third party and will take action against project directors if any irregularities are found.
22 October 2020, 14:33 PM

54 exotic birds smuggled from Bangladesh, seized by BSF in West Bengal

At least 54 exotic birds smuggled from Bangladesh were seized by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
22 October 2020, 06:21 AM

Unmasking the forest thieves: JS body to make list of 90,000 forest grabbers public

The parliamentary standing committee on environment has decided to make public the list of 90,000 individuals and organisations, who have grabbed around 2.87 lakh acres of forestland across the country.
20 October 2020, 17:13 PM

Dhaka air ranks worst again according to AQI

Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, ranked worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) this morning.
18 October 2020, 06:24 AM

Govt taking steps to protect native tree species: Environment minister

The government has taken an initiative to protect native species of trees, said Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin.
14 October 2020, 10:48 AM

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, 15:32 PM

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, 06:22 AM

Wiki Loves Earth-2020: 3 photos by Biplob among top 10 Bangladeshi entries

In 'Wiki Loves Earth-2020' (an international photography contest by Wikipedia), three pictures by Bogura’s wildlife photographer Touhid Parvez Biplob have secured place in the top 10 entries under Bangladesh section.
10 October 2020, 12:48 PM

UK lauds PM Hasina's leadership in tackling climate change

The United Kingdom has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s enduring leadership in tackling climate change -- both domestically and on the international stage.
8 October 2020, 13:25 PM

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, 09:50 AM

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, 16:26 PM

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, 10:36 AM

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, 12:54 PM

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, 13:12 PM