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All ministries of Bangladesh, must be involved in protecting rivers

Desk ReporterJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025June 24, 20253

All ministries of Bangladesh, must be involved in protecting rivers Speakers at the meeting titled “Rivers, Haors, Forests, Agricultural Lands, and Hills: Protecting the Environment” discussed ways to safeguard these natural resources. The interim government of Bangladesh’s success in stopping the encroachment and pollution of rivers is not as expected.......

Gorai River Canal Suffers from Non-Existence; Agriculture and Environment Under Threat

Desk ReporterJune 23, 2025June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025June 23, 20258

Gorai River Canal Suffers from Non-Existence; Agriculture and Environment Under Threat The Gorai River Canal, which is 8.5 kilometers long and 20-25 meters wide, was dug nearly seventy years ago to alleviate waterlogging in Kushtia Sadar and Mirpur Upazilas and improve local waterways. Now, it is nearly nonexistent. It is......

“Gyan-Pragya” demands an immediate ban on cigarette filters and vaporizers.

Desk ReporterJune 22, 2025June 23, 2025

June 22, 2025June 23, 20258

“Gyan-Pragya” demands an immediate ban on cigarette filters and vaporizers. Gyan Pragya, a research and advocacy group in the Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance, is urging a ban on plastic in cigarette filters and vaping products to address plastic pollution. The organization sent a letter to the Ministry of Health and......

Laws are there, but enforcement is lacking—Professor Ainun Nishat

Desk ReporterJune 21, 2025June 21, 2025

June 21, 2025June 21, 20257

In Bangladesh, Air Pollution Prevention: Laws are there, but enforcement is lacking—Professor Ainun Nishat Renowned climate expert of the country Professor Ainun Nishat stated that despite having knowledge, policies, and laws to fight air pollution, the main issue is the lack of effective enforcement. At the seminar ‘Silent Killer Air......

International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025

Desk ReporterJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025June 20, 202512

International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 Every year, desertification occurs in one million square kilometers of land around the world. June 17, 2012, was the ‘International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought’. Since 1995, the United Nations has celebrated this day globally to raise awareness about desertification and......

Greta Thunberg Condemns ‘War Crimes’ in Gaza After Deportation from Israel

Desk ReporterJune 16, 2025June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025June 16, 202525

Greta Thunberg Condemns ‘War Crimes’ in Gaza After Deportation from Israel Alistair Jamieson “We did nothing wrong,” Greta Thunberg said at the airport after flying to Paris from Israel. She accused Israel of war crimes against starving Palestinians. She and 11 companions, a total of 12 volunteers, were trying......

Three Individuals and Three Institutions Nominated for National Environment Award 2024

Desk ReporterJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

June 12, 2025June 12, 202520

Three Individuals and Three Institutions Nominated for National Environment Award 2024 The Government of Bangladesh has nominated three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024, honoring their contributions to environmental protection, pollution control, public awareness, and research. The nominations were finalized in a recent meeting of the......

Kabul to become first modern city to run out of water

Desk ReporterJune 11, 2025June 12, 2025

June 11, 2025June 12, 202544

Kabul to become first modern city to run out of water Mariam Amini Experts warn that Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, could be the first modern city to completely run out of water. A report by the NGO Mercy Corps reported that rapid urbanization and climate change have caused Kabul’s groundwater level......

Tarique Rahman pledges to take 5 steps to protect the environment if voted into power

Desk ReporterJune 10, 2025June 11, 2025

June 10, 2025June 11, 202531

Tarique Rahman pledges to take 5 steps to protect the environment if voted into power Pic BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has promised to implement five major initiatives to protect the environment if voted to power. June 5 marked the celebration of World Environment Day.......

NATO rearmament could increase emissions by 200 million tonnes a year, study finds

Desk ReporterJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025June 8, 202552

NATO rearmament could increase emissions by 200 million tonnes a year, study finds Researchers say rising defense spending around the world will worsen the climate crisis, leading to more conflict. Researchers warn that the global military build-up, particularly NATO’s rearmament plans, could significantly threaten climate goals by increasing greenhouse gas......

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