Crackdown on plastic bags begins on Oct 1

The government will take legal measures in all supermarkets from October 1 and in all markets from November 1 to enforce the existing ban on the use of polythene and polypropylene bags.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM
22 September 2024, 15:13 PM

DoE sues four persons after TDS report

Following a report published in The Daily Star on hill cutting activities in Dinarpur Pargana in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj, the Department of Environment filed a case against four persons in this connection
21 September 2024, 12:47 PM

Volunteers start cleaning canals in Barishal city

Volunteers have started cleaning the canals flowing through Barishal city from this morning
19 September 2024, 13:44 PM

Drives against polythene bags start Nov 1: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday said the government will strictly enforce the ban on production, storage, transportation, marketing, and use of polythene and polypropylene shopping bags.
18 September 2024, 21:30 PM

4 cases filed for razing 18,000cft of hills in Chattogram

Four cases have been filed over razing a total of 18,000 cubic feet of several hills in Latifpur area in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila yesterday
17 September 2024, 18:06 PM
15 September 2024, 14:18 PM

Three fined for cutting hills in Ctg

DoE, other govt agencies conduct joint drive
3 September 2024, 15:21 PM

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