Marine mammals thriving in Thames

Ten years of public sightings show that large marine mammals are regularly found in the River Thames.
20 August 2015, 08:31 AM

‘Boon granter’ turtles of Bostami shrine (video)

The story behind Bostami turtles goes back around 1,200 years to its origin – what locals believe are embodiments of genies trapped in animal forms.
16 August 2015, 06:03 AM

Elephant fact file

An elephant’s heart beats only 25 times a minute. Your heart usually beats between 60 to 80 times a minute
12 August 2015, 10:56 AM

Elephant conservation initiatives in Bangladesh

Government announces seven sanctuaries in the country—Chunti, Pablakhali, Teknaf, Sangu, Dudhpukuria-Dhopachhari and Fashiakhali and one national park (Kaptai national park) to conserve elephants and other wild life
12 August 2015, 10:53 AM

Human vs elephants

The main reason for declining elephant population is destruction of elephants habitat and food resources by humans.
12 August 2015, 10:48 AM

Did you know why Alexander did not proceed to conquer ancient Bengal?

At around 300 BC, when Alexander the great came to conquer Bengal—then known as Ganga Rashtra, meaning Nation on the River Ganges, alias Gangaridai—he abandoned the idea of going further considering the military strength of the then ruler.
12 August 2015, 10:40 AM

World Elephant Day: Behemoths that scared Alexander

Elephants were abundant in Bangladesh even a century ago. Its number has dropped down to 200 to 350 presently, according to the forest department
12 August 2015, 10:35 AM

Easy ways to help this World Elephant Day

Animal lovers around the world come together to celebrate elephants and support a future where they’re respected and protected for the fourth annual World Elephant Day this August 12,2015.
12 August 2015, 07:32 AM

Risk of future Nepal-India earthquake increases

There is an increased risk of a future major earthquake in an area that straddles the west of Nepal and India, scientists warn.
7 August 2015, 11:33 AM

Fast-growing fish species face greatest collapse risk

A study of global fish populations suggests fast-growth fish species are more vulnerable to population collapses than previously thought.
6 August 2015, 14:30 PM

Ideas for a sustainable world

The Milan expo 2015 shows that the ever-growing global population can be fed if only we cut down on waste now.
3 August 2015, 13:15 PM

Clean power plan draws firms, investors

Hundreds of companies and investors sent a letter to 29 governors in the US on Friday to show their support for the Clean Power Plan to slash carbon emissions in the electricity sector.
1 August 2015, 06:38 AM

Alarm over Cambodia ‘timber grab’

Ancient, highly valuable forests are being lost at an "unprecedented" rate from protected lands in Cambodia, according to a new report.
30 July 2015, 05:35 AM

Humans accidentally create hidden carbon sink in desert

Since the dawn of farming, humans have been accidentally creating a huge carbon sink that by now may store more carbon than all of the world’s living plants.
30 July 2015, 05:26 AM

Deep depression turns cyclonic storm ‘Komen’

Maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to hoist danger signal No. 7 (seven) as cyclonic storm Komen likely to hit seven southern districts by Thursday afternoon, a special weather bulletin of the Met office says.
29 July 2015, 15:13 PM

Hunter paid $55,000 to kill ‘iconic’ lion

A hunter pays a $55,000 (£35,000) bribe to wildlife guides to kill an "iconic" lion in Zimbabwe
28 July 2015, 05:48 AM

Only 100 tigers found in Sundarbans

Bangladesh has only about 100 tigers living in the world's largest mangrove forest, far fewer of the endangered animals than previously thought, following a recent survey, a top forestry official says.
27 July 2015, 06:50 AM

Major greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2014

Researchers say planet's surface temperature reached its hottest point in 135 years.
16 July 2015, 15:36 PM

Seas could rise 6m even if govts curb warming: Study

Sea levels could rise by at least six metres (20 feet) in the long term, swamping coasts from Florida to Bangladesh, even if governments achieve their goals for curbing global warming, according to a study.
10 July 2015, 11:59 AM

Torrential rains increasing in warming world: Study

Torrential rains have become more frequent worldwide since 1980, with Southeast Asia getting the biggest increase in downpours, a scientific study said on Tuesday.
8 July 2015, 12:43 PM