Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026: Eight Bangladeshi cities, including Dhaka, slip in rankings due to poor environmental conditions and governance

Desk ReporterSeptember 27, 2026

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Bangladeshi cities have fallen a lot in the latest ‘Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026’ rankings. This index measures key cities around the world based on quality of life, sustainability, and economic strength. The world index, published on 16 September 2026, shows that eight big cities in the country, including......

The Vanishing Sharat (Autumn season) of Dhaka

Desk ReporterSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026117

By Khandaker Muntasir Hossain There was a time when the arrival of Sharat Kal (Autumn season) meant something. In the Bengali calendar, Sharat (Autumn) comes after the monsoon. The weather is supposed to become cooler, the sky clearer, and nature more serene. At least, that is how many of us......

The Silent Footsteps of Humanity: The Contribution of Italians in Bangladesh and Historical Recognition

Desk ReporterSeptember 25, 2026September 26, 2026

September 25, 2026September 26, 202657

– Nicholas Biswas The history of people giving their lives for others in charity is common, but the quiet sacrifices of Italian missionaries in free Bangladesh have made that history special and proud. From leprosy and tuberculosis patients in the rugged coastal regions of South Bengal to the Santal community......

World Ozone Day 2026: Call for Sustainable Cooling Technology and Collective Global Action to Protect the Ozone Layer

Desk ReporterSeptember 24, 2026

September 24, 202648

“World Ozone Day 2026” was observed globally on 16 September, 2026, marking the successful implementation of the “Montreal Protocol” —crucial for protecting the Earth’s atmosphere—and raising awareness about ozone layer preservation. Responding to the call of international environmental organizations and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Bangladesh—like many other nations—organized......

Bangladesh Prime Minister orders the authorities to curb pollution in five capital-city lakes, including Gulshan and Banani in Dhaka city

Desk ReporterSeptember 23, 2026

September 23, 202653

The government has adopted a very firm stance on protecting the water bodies at the heart of the capital and restoring a specific ecological balance. During a high-level review meeting held on September 17, 2026, the Prime Minister issued specific directives to the relevant authorities to take strict and coordinated......

Environmental scientists emphasize rooftop gardens and ‘blue-green networks’ to mitigate heatwaves and waterlogging in Dhaka

Desk ReporterSeptember 22, 2026September 23, 2026

September 22, 2026September 23, 202642

Environmental scientists and city planners have suggested new, nature-based ideas to solve the problems in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. These problems include rising temperatures, severe heat from the ‘Urban Heat Island’ effect, and sudden waterlogging caused by climate change. A recent seminar, jointly organized by the Capital Development Authority ......

Ignoring Climate Change Risks, Inflation and Security: UN climate chief issues stern warning at the European Parliament

Desk ReporterSeptember 21, 2026September 23, 2026

September 21, 2026September 23, 202674

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, strongly urges that we should see global warming and environmental damage as more than just political problems; they are a true “economic and livelihood security crisis.” In a crucial address to the European Parliament’s Environment an important speech to the European Parliament’s Environment......

Dhaka’s Aminbazar Landfill Waste-to-Energy Project: Bangladesh Set to Enter International Carbon Credit Trade

Desk ReporterSeptember 20, 2026September 23, 2026

September 20, 2026September 23, 202662

Aminbazar Landfill Waste-to-Energy Project: Bangladesh Set to Enter International Carbon Credit Trade Bangladesh is ready to reach an important goal by gaining money from the global carbon market. This will come from a project that solves the waste problem and cuts down on greenhouse gases. A chance has appeared to......

Training Workshop on Snakebite Awareness Held in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterSeptember 19, 2026September 20, 2026

September 19, 2026September 20, 202641

A training workshop focusing on snakebite prevention and treatment, as well as snake rescue and release, was held in Rajshahi to mark International Snakebite Awareness Day 2026. Organized by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Forum, the event took place today (Saturday, September 19, 2026) at 11:00 AM at Shah Makhdum......

Record-breaking heat in the UK, Summer 2026: British weather ravaged by the climate crisis

Desk ReporterSeptember 18, 2026

September 18, 202654

Extreme weather anomalies are being observed across the European continent due to the severe impacts of global warming. A final climate assessment recently published by the UK’s Met Office reveals that the summer of 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in the country’s history. Scientists say that human-caused climate change......

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