ecological balance
Only 2,000 people daily at Saint Martin’s – reopens from this November
Saint Martin's Island reopens from November to February with limited access to protect its endangered coral ecosystem. Visitors must register, avoid plastic, and follow eco-friendly rules to help preserve Bangladesh’s only coral island.
2 October 2025, 12:49 PM
Botanical Gardens of Dhaka: Are they truly the urban oasis they used to be?
Not long ago, Dhaka's botanical gardens were the city's lungs, offering a much-needed breath of fresh air amidst the urban sprawl. However, the relentless march of urbanisation has transformed the once-verdant landscape of the capital into a concrete jungle, dominated by towering structures and swarms of mechanical vehicles.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Arial beel under threat
Arial Beel, one of the largest wetlands located in Munshiganj, is facing an invasion by illegal real estate developers. These business entities have acquired portions of the wetland, filling them up with sand and strategically placing signboards to attract potential buyers for residential development.
21 July 2023, 18:00 PM
World Wildlife Day: Conversations with conservationists
Bangladesh supports nearly 1.7 percent of the world's wildlife. How is that wildlife doing? Why does the chirping of birds no longer wake us? When was the last time a frog just showed up in our bathrooms?
2 March 2023, 04:01 AM
Tangail needs to save its hillocks
Local authorities must act to prevent endless hill-cutting
18 December 2022, 11:58 AM
Back to Green: 4 lakh trees planted on 400 acres of recovered forestland
The forest department has reforested a total of 400 acres of protected forestland -- which was grabbed by locals in Kodolpur area of Chattogram’s Raozan upazila -- bringing a positive change for the region’s biodiversity.
24 May 2022, 18:00 PM