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Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses

Desk ReporterOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

October 19, 2025October 19, 202537

Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses On December 5, Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, the Governor of Al-Ahsa, opened the trial. The bus, which can travel up to 635 kilometers on a single charge, can carry 45 passengers. It will connect Dammam to Al-Ahsa Governorate, covering 359......

From Risk Zones to Safe Zones: The Case for Green Urban Planning

Desk ReporterOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025October 17, 202549

From Risk Zones to Safe Zones: The Case for Green Urban Planning By Dr. Nusrat Hafiz & Sadia Noshin Prome What happens when the places we trust most; our schools, offices, and homes; become the very sites of environmental danger? In rapidly urbanizing cities, this is no longer a distant......

Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist

Desk ReporterOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025October 16, 202542

Climate investment is only growth opportunity of 21st century, says leading economist Distinguished economist Lord Stern claims that climate investment is the sole growth opportunity of the 21st century. He says fossil-fuel-based growth is futile because the damage it does is economic self-destruction. According to economist Nicholas Stern, climate investment......

First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment

Desk ReporterOctober 13, 2025October 16, 2025

October 13, 2025October 16, 202545

First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment In a landmark initiative, the Department of Environment (DoE) in Dhaka is set to unveil Bangladesh’s first government-built green building. This state-of-the-art office complex will not only embody sustainable architectural practices but also serve......

A colorful bicycle rally was held in Dhaka on World Postal Day

Desk ReporterOctober 9, 2025October 10, 2025

October 9, 2025October 10, 202532

A colorful bicycle rally was held in Dhaka on World Postal Day Today is October 9, 2025, World Post Day. Like other countries in the world, the day is being celebrated in Bangladesh as well. A bicycle rally took place at 8 am at the Post Office in Agargaon, the......

Climate change impacts

Desk ReporterOctober 6, 2025

October 6, 202551

Climate change impacts Climate change impacts the environment by causing temperature rises, sea level increases, floods, droughts, cyclones, tidal waves, and landslides. These events are vital for our lives and essential to resources like water, energy, transportation, wildlife, agriculture, ecosystems, and human health. Our Changing Climate “The National Oceanic and......

We Have Failed as a Nation in Environmental Protection: Rizwana Hasan

Desk ReporterOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025October 4, 202536

We Have Failed as a Nation in Environmental Protection: Rizwana Hasan During a policy dialogue on reviving Dhaka’s rivers, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, expressed that the nation has failed in protecting the environment. She emphasized that our priority in environmental protection......

The Urgent Need to Protect Southern Rivers, Hilsa, and Salt: A Call for Environmental Action

Desk ReporterOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

October 3, 2025October 3, 202544

The Urgent Need to Protect Southern Rivers, Hilsa, and Salt: A Call for Environmental Action The rivers in southern Bangladesh, vital for local communities and ecosystems, are facing significant threats. They support fisheries, salt production, and function as key transport and irrigation routes. However, they are rapidly becoming less navigable......

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025October 2, 202542

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward The Bangladesh shrimp industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings, employment, and rural development. With over 700 kilometers of coastline and nutrient-rich river deltas, Bangladesh has a geographical advantage that supports shrimp farming,......

Decreasing Green Spaces in Dhaka: A Barrier to Healthy Youth Development

Desk ReporterSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025September 25, 202548

Decreasing Green Spaces in Dhaka: A Barrier to Healthy Youth Development Dhaka is rapidly growing, and the decline of playgrounds, parks, and open spaces is a worrying issue that impacts the health and well-being of youth. Experts, urban planners, journalists, and youth activists are worried about the decline of recreational......

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