climate change

Of damaged dams and sleepless nights

Displacement fear looms over thousands living in 5 unions of Khulna’s Koyra
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Earth: Our only home, our responsibility

It is crucial for us to acknowledge that our actions have profound consequences on this planet
1 June 2024, 06:01 AM

The importance of trees in Dhaka’s concrete jungle

Overurbanisation has destroyed the trees of Dhaka, leaving Dhaka dwellers in an environment where the air is too toxic to breathe in. Land clearing has made the already-hot summer season hotter and prolonged.
29 May 2024, 10:42 AM

Sea-level rise in Bangladesh: Faster than global average

Bangladesh is experiencing a faster sea-level rise than the global average of 3.42mm a year, which will impact food production and livelihoods even more than previously thought, government studies have found.
18 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Dealing with climate change in a capitalist world

Why we should care about remote others in time and space.
11 May 2024, 04:02 AM

Ramping up preparedness amid severe heatwaves

In Bangladesh, heatwaves have historically not been a prominent concern.
30 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Classroom shutdown is only logical amid sweltering heat

Reopening schools and madrasas despite a heat alert was a poor decision
29 April 2024, 13:02 PM

The heat is here to stay

But what are we doing about it?
27 April 2024, 05:00 AM

El Niño and La Niña

In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies
25 April 2024, 09:52 AM

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.
24 April 2024, 08:18 AM

Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis

The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
23 April 2024, 08:22 AM

Fifty years of learning from rises and slips in the Bangladesh economy

We are hubristically living through our ecological implosion.
23 April 2024, 02:00 AM

Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study

Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to meet emissions-cutting targets
18 April 2024, 06:19 AM

A feminist approach to climate solutions

Feminist approaches offer significant opportunities for driving positive change.
18 April 2024, 05:24 AM

Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity

Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.
22 March 2024, 05:00 AM

ADB approves $71m loan to improve flood control in Gopalganj, Madaripur

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $71 million loan to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
13 March 2024, 04:30 AM

Apparel sector must adapt to climate crisis

Climate-adaptive measures are vital for the sector’s future
1 March 2024, 08:30 AM

Climate change is fuelling child marriage in Bangladesh

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.
29 February 2024, 03:00 AM

If a dam must be built, it must be built right

Bagerhat dredging/dam project shows why strategic foresight is key
27 February 2024, 19:43 PM

So much investment in arms, so little in saving the planet

The world should pay heed to PM's appeal for climate action
18 February 2024, 08:27 AM