Environment
Experts meet as final global plastic treaty talks near
The four-day gathering is a largely technical waypoint on the road to final negotiations in late November in South Korea's Busan.
24 August 2024, 06:40 AM
Govt cracks down on unlicensed pet bird shops, farms
Violators will face penalties under the Wildlife (Conservation and Protection) Act-2012, which include imprisonment for up to one year, fines of up to Tk 50,000, or both
21 August 2024, 13:54 PM
Incessant rain causes severe waterlogging in Chattogram
Continuous rainfall this morning has led to severe waterlogging across the city of Chattogram, causing significant disruption and hardship for residents
20 August 2024, 12:18 PM
Guarantee easy accessibility to climate finance
Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has called for the implementation of mechanisms that guarantee easy accessibility to climate finance for developing nations.
27 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Evict 850 structures from Bangshi river banks in 2 months: HC
The High Court today directed the authorities concerned of the government to evict 850 illegal structures from the banks of Bangshi river at Savar in next two months
9 July 2024, 13:23 PM
June hottest on record, beating 2023 high: EU climate monitor
Last month was the hottest June on record across the globe, the EU's climate monitor said Monday, capping half a year of wild and destructive weather from floods to heatwaves
8 July 2024, 02:25 AM
Saber seeks strong partnership with ADB to face environmental challenges
Visiting Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Yingming Yang today called on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury at his secretariat office here aiming to strengthen climate collaborations
3 July 2024, 14:04 PM
2.57 lakh acres of forest land under illegal occupation: Saber
Over 2.57 lakh acres of forest land under the forest department have been illegally occupied, Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury told parliament today
2 July 2024, 16:05 PM
Dhaleshwari Bank: 50 illegal structures knocked down
More than 50 illegal structures on the banks of Dhaleshwari river in Munshiganj were dismantled today.
26 June 2024, 15:26 PM
Eight brick kilns shut down
Mobile courts in Tangail shut down eight brick kilns in Kalihati and Bhuanpur upazilas over two days on various charges
26 June 2024, 15:20 PM
DSCC removes all waste on 2nd day of Eid
Cleaning ended at 9:45pm with the removal of waste from Ward 3
18 June 2024, 16:55 PM
DNCC completes waste removal on 2nd day
Dhaka North City Corporation has removed 100 percent of the waste generated during Eid-ul-Azha
18 June 2024, 14:07 PM
All sacrificial animal waste removed within 6 hours: DNCC
Total 10,374 tonnes of waste cleaned in all 54 wards
17 June 2024, 15:10 PM
Discard waste of sacrificial animals at designated spots: Mayor Atiq
DNCC Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today asked people to discard waste of sacrificial animals at designated place
17 June 2024, 05:35 AM
Animal waste: Cities plan quick disposal
The authorities of Chattogram, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Khulna city corporations are gearing up for prompt disposal of all wastes from sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha
15 June 2024, 14:30 PM
Eid-ul-Azha: DSCC opens control room for waste management
Dhaka South City Corporation has established a central control room for removing sacrificial animals’ waste and coordinating management activities of cattle markets
14 June 2024, 16:22 PM
Work begins to breathe life into dying Ichamati
The long-awaited project to rejuvenate the Ichamati river began under the supervision of Bangladesh Army, bringing joy to the people of Pabna
14 June 2024, 08:36 AM
2 mayors pledge prompt removal of sacrificial waste
The two Dhaka mayors yesterday pledged to dispose of sacrificial animal waste promptly on Eid Day
12 June 2024, 15:08 PM
Save Dhaka’s six canals from encroachers
Environmentalists form human chain
11 June 2024, 15:05 PM
Water levels in 39 rivers rise, 67 fall
Water levels at 39 river stations monitored by Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have marked rise while 67 stations recorded fall
10 June 2024, 11:24 AM