Bangladesh Imposes Total Ban on Single-Use Plastics in All Government and Semi-Government Offices

Desk ReporterOctober 14, 2026October 15, 2026

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The Bangladesh government has made a tough and important move to stop pollution and protect the country from harmful plastic and polythene. On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bangladesh, banned single-use plastic products in all ministries, directorates, government and semi-government offices, and independent institutions.......

UNEP and WMO Report on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13): Extreme Weather Disasters Worldwide Increased to Record Levels by 2026

Desk ReporterOctober 14, 2026October 15, 2026

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have warned people around the world in a report they created together for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The report from Geneva, Switzerland, on October 13, 2026, shows that climate change has caused a big rise—compared......

Environment Minister, Bangladesh, Calls for Long-Term Financing and Strengthened Local Adaptation Models to Protect Climate-Vulnerable Communities

Desk ReporterOctober 13, 2026October 13, 2026

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Special focus has been put on making international and local funds easy to access for Bangladeshi groups at high risk from climate change and improving how well adaptation activities work in the field. At a high-level review meeting organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 9......

World Migratory Bird Day observed in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterOctober 12, 2026October 15, 2026

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World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated in Rajshahi by the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Forum and the Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA). The day was meant to help people understand the importance of migratory birds, protect their homes and feeding areas, make sure they migrate safely, stop hunting and trading them,......

Two-day ‘BCDP Knowledge Conference’ Begins in Dhaka to Boost Climate Action and Sustainable Investment

Desk ReporterOctober 12, 2026October 13, 2026

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A two-day international climate conference has started in Dhaka. The goal is to improve the country’s ability to handle climate change with better planning, carbon markets, and green financing. The ‘Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP) Knowledge Conference 2026’ officially began on 7 October 2026 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel......

Urgent Call for Strict Measures to Limit Global Warming by Fractions of a Degree at Pacific Pre-COP Meeting

Desk ReporterOctober 11, 2026October 13, 2026

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Urgent Call for Strict Measures to Limit Global Warming by Fractions of a Degree at Pacific Pre-COP Meeting A Pacific regional pre-COP meeting has concluded in Fiji ahead of the UN climate conference ‘COP31’, scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, next November. Scientists and world leaders stated in a......

Bay of Bengal Dialogue 2026′ held at Dhaka: Call for Regional Unity on Climate Change and Maritime Security

Desk ReporterOctober 10, 2026

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A three-day worldwide conference called ‘Bay of Bengal Dialogue 2026’ has started in Dhaka. The goal is to discuss environmental problems, the effects of climate change, and security issues for countries in South Asia and the Bay of Bengal region. Held at a hotel in the capital on 3 October......

Confronting Global Warming and Extreme Weather: Youth-Led ‘Global Climate Strike’ and Strong Demands for COP31

Desk ReporterOctober 9, 2026

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Millions of young climate activists have gone out in cities all over the world to protest against rising heatwaves, carbon emissions, and the serious effects of climate change. On 2 October 2026, the ‘Global Climate Strike’ took place in big cities around the world and in parts of Asia affected......

Raising Public Awareness in Rajshahi and Barind Regions, Bangladesh: Seminar Held on Combating Desertification

Desk ReporterOctober 8, 2026October 9, 2026

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Raising Public Awareness in Rajshahi and Barind Regions: Special Seminar Held on Combating Desertification and Expanding Tree Plantation A meeting and seminar were held in Rajshahi on 30 September 2026 to discuss protecting the environment and informing the local community. The event talked about the fast loss of groundwater, serious......

Inauguration and National Grid Integration of Rooftop Solar Power Projects in Feni, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterOctober 7, 2026October 7, 2026

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A big step has been taken to support green energy. This aims to keep the country’s energy safe and lower gas emissions. On 1 October 2026, the solar energy projects were launched. They are set up on the roofs of government offices in Phulgazi, Chhagalnaiya, and Parshuram Upazilas, Feni District.......

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