coastal areas

Strengthening our blue economy

While thinking of a sea-based economy, we must think of “Blue Justice” and “Blue Equity” to ensure people's rights over coasts, seas, and the resources therein.
13 December 2023, 14:00 PM

Mangrove forests: Nature's frontier between life and loss

In the present era of climate change, mangrove ecosystems have been silently acting as our climate guardian
28 November 2022, 15:10 PM

How erratic weather has affected our food production

More investment is needed in research work to understand the dynamics and impact of loss and damage in climate-vulnerable communities.
30 October 2022, 06:15 AM

Plastic waste mismanagement is killing our environment

Private sector companies who daily contribute to plastic pollution must come up with ways to manage it.
12 September 2022, 18:39 PM

Call for special building code

The government should formulate a comprehensive coastal zone-specific building code as the country's maritime areas witness massive development activities, experts said yesterday.
12 April 2018, 18:00 PM

Cyclone Roanu: 20 killed in 5 districts

At least 20 people have been killed in Chittagong, Bhola, Cox's Bazar, Noakhali and Patuakhali as Cyclonic storm Roanu makes its impact across the country. It crossed Bangladesh in the evening, leaving a trail of devastation.
21 May 2016, 03:40 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