5 students awarded in 'Waste Management Olympiad' in Narayanganj
22 October 2025, 11:43 AM
Over 2.7 lakh deaths linked to air pollution in 2023
22 October 2025, 00:00 AM
Dhaka air turns unhealthy even before dry season
21 October 2025, 18:07 PM
Baridhara residents protest garbage facility near church and school
21 October 2025, 14:47 PM
Kurigram canal freed from grabbing
20 October 2025, 19:02 PM
Declared extinct, freshwater crocodile in Padma photographed by birdwatching couple
20 October 2025, 19:01 PM
Climate debt storm threatens financial stability
18 October 2025, 22:00 PM
Low pressure likely to form over Bay on October 24
18 October 2025, 21:04 PM
Low pressure likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Oct 24: BMD
18 October 2025, 05:16 AM
Eliminating polythene key solution to waterlogging
17 October 2025, 22:52 PM
Crocodile ‘Pilpil’ lays 44 eggs in Sundarbans conservation centre
Saltwater crocodiles in Sundarbans face multiple threats—habitat degradation, poaching, development pressure, climate change and rising pollution, to name a few.
13 June 2020, 11:45 AM
Ctg contractor fined Tk 3 lakh for cutting hills
A Chattogarm based contractor is fined Tk 3 lakh for illegally flattening 24,000 square feet of hill without prior permission from the Department of Environment (DoE) at Raozan upazila of Chattogram, after The Daily Star ran a report on hill cutting at the area.
9 June 2020, 11:36 AM
Investigators narrow down 3 suspects in death of pregnant elephant in Kerala
Investigators have zeroed in on three suspects in connection with the death of a pregnant elephant that ate a pineapple stuffed with explosives in a forest in the Indian state of Kerala, reports our New Delhi correspondent quoting the state’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
4 June 2020, 13:10 PM
UN chief urges countries to work together to preserve biodiversity
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to work together to preserve biodiversity and help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
22 May 2020, 12:33 PM
Amphan intensifies into super cyclone: Met office
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department today asked maritime ports of Mongla and Payra to hoist danger signal number seven as the super cyclone “Amphan” has meant a rough sea.
18 May 2020, 11:14 AM
Eggs of critically endangered turtle hatches in Sundarbans
Thirty-three eggs of critically endangered Northern River Terrapin (Batagur Baska) have hatched inside the Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre located within the world’s largest mangrove forest—Sundarbans.
13 May 2020, 14:31 PM
Writ petition seeks HC directives to protect Halda river dolphins
A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned of the government to immediately take necessary steps to prevent killing Halda river dolphins and to protect them.
11 May 2020, 14:30 PM
Madaripur woman sent to jail for killing 13 monkeys
A woman was sent to jail today for reportedly killing 13 monkeys in Madaripur municipality’s Maddya-Khagdi area on May 5.
10 May 2020, 14:08 PM
Amid shutdown, conservationists celebrate World Migratory Bird day on social media
The Covid-19 induced shutdown has forced pretty much everyone into the confines of their homes or shelters, except for wildlife. Even though, there aren’t so many people out there to celebrate the wild right now, the wild rages on in its full (or what remains) glory.
9 May 2020, 12:14 PM
At least 15 monkeys ‘poisoned’ to death in Madaripur
Scarcity of food in their natural habitats has prompted monkeys to venture out to localities in many areas of Bangladesh.
6 May 2020, 13:36 PM
Star report prompts conservation action along the beaches of Cox’s Bazar
News is considered to be the first draft of history; it also happens to be a catalyst for action. At least in this case. On March 31, The Daily Star ran a report on the return of sagarlata also known as beach morning glory on the beaches of Cox’s Bazar -- owing to a fall in human movement in the area.
4 April 2020, 11:57 AM
Bonayan: Largest private sector-driven afforestation programme celebrating 40 years
Around two decades ago, Joynal Abedin would not have thought of owning a property or business institution as he was struggling to earn a livelihood. The man, hailing from Shimulia village under Mirpur upazila of Kushtia, worked his land and had a small business.
21 March 2020, 15:21 PM
Pangolin injured by locals in Moulvibazar rescued
Despite its endangered status and international efforts to conserve the species, an Indian Pangolin was tied and beaten up by locals in Habiganj’s Chunarughat upazila.
4 March 2020, 13:24 PM
Stubble burning, forest fire may melt Gangotri glacier: Study
Stubble burning and forest fire along the Himalayas can trigger melting of the already receding Gangotri glacier.
3 March 2020, 07:06 AM
Air pollution shortens lives by 3 years: study
A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths annually, scientists has said.
3 March 2020, 06:31 AM
Young tourists collect 500 kg trash from St Martin’s Island
A group of young tourists visiting Saint Martin’s Island collected around 500 kg of waste from various parts of the island over two days, in a bid to raise awareness regarding the environment among fellow tourists.
27 February 2020, 11:59 AM
Injured bearcat finds its way to hospital in Khagrachari
An injured Binturong, also known as a bearcat, was found injured behind a local hospital in Khagrachari district this morning. It is now being treated at the Chattogram Veterinary Hospital.
19 February 2020, 11:05 AM
Every child under 'immediate threat' from climate, poor diet: UN
The world is failing to protect children from the health dangers posed by climate change and poor diet, a landmark UN report has said, warning that every child is under "immediate threat".
19 February 2020, 05:13 AM
Inter-ministerial body rejects proposed road through 2 Chattogram reserve forests
An inter-ministerial body formed to resolve the dispute between the Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) and the Roads and Highway Department (RHD) over a proposed road through two reserve forests today decided against the project, reports our Chattogram correspondent.
17 February 2020, 11:01 AM
Take prompt steps to save St Martin’s island from pollution
An environmental organisation in Cox’s Bazar submits a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling upon the authorities concerned of the government to take prompt measure to save Saint Martin’s island from pollution originating from tourism.
13 February 2020, 16:50 PM