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Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health

Desk ReporterApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025April 8, 202510

Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health Water pollution is caused in water bodies by human activities. Water bodies refer to lakes, rivers, seas, and groundwater. The presence of pollutants in water in the natural environment is called water pollution. If inadequately treated wastewater accumulates......

The use of plastic products is increasing at an alarming rate

Desk ReporterApril 7, 2025April 8, 2025

April 7, 2025April 8, 202522

The use of plastic products is increasing at an alarming rate Plastic has changed our lifestyle to a large extent, and has changed the world as well. From toothbrushes in the morning to most of what is used throughout the day, plastic is used. Plastic is not biodegradable. Plastic bottles......

Rising Temperatures and Heatwaves Cause Sea Level Rise

Desk ReporterApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025April 5, 202530

Rising Temperatures and Heatwaves Cause Sea Level Rise The year 2024 was recorded as the hottest year in history due to unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases. The extreme heat and rising temperatures have led to the rapid melting of glaciers across the world, including in the Arctic and Antarctic regions,......

14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day 2025 Celebrated with Due Dignity

Desk ReporterApril 5, 2025April 8, 2025

April 5, 2025April 8, 202550

14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day 2025 Celebrated with Due Dignity April 4, 2025, marked the celebration of the 14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day, taking place on the first Friday of the month. Bicycle and environmental enthusiasts in Dhaka gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar at 10 am for a short......

Agriculture and Biodiversity at Risk Due to Global Warming

Desk ReporterApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025April 4, 202537

Agriculture and Biodiversity at Risk Due to Global Warming The agriculture and biodiversity of Bangladesh are facing a severe crisis due to global warming and water scarcity. For the past six years, the pump house of the country’s largest irrigation project, the Ganges-Kapotksha (GK) Irrigation Scheme, has been non-functional. As......

To build an inclusive and equitable Dhaka city now the time implementing the DAP

Desk ReporterApril 1, 2025

April 1, 202532

To build an inclusive and equitable Dhaka city now the time implementing the DAP Dhaka ranks 166th out of 173 cities in the list of livable cities. According to the list published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Dhaka’s livability is almost at the bottom. With the aim of building a......

New crisis over groundwater, farmers worried

Desk ReporterMarch 31, 2025April 1, 2025

March 31, 2025April 1, 202529

New crisis over groundwater, farmers worried The groundwater level is going down in most of the Upazilas in the northern part of Bangladesh. People are worried. Agriculture is under threat. Native fish species are disappearing as water in water bodies dries up. The environment is being endangered. Even before the......

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling

Desk ReporterMarch 30, 2025April 1, 2025

March 30, 2025April 1, 202524

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling The Kohelia River flows through Kalamarchhara, Matarbari and Dhalghata in Moheshkhali Upazila of Cox’s Bazar. It has been flowing at its own pace with the tides for ages. In its heyday, Kohelia was a rushing stream.......

Income potential from leather waste

Desk ReporterMarch 29, 2025

March 29, 202527

Income potential from leather waste In Hemayetpur, Savar, Dhaka, where the tannery industry is located, foul-smelling solid waste is falling into the Dhaleshwari River. It also contains liquid mixed with cancer-causing chromium. Therefore, the air in that area is also not good. The entire environment here has become polluted. However,......

Climate change increases risk of virus transmission in wetlands

Desk ReporterMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025March 28, 202542

Climate change increases risk of virus transmission in wetlands Climate change is causing more heavy rainfall and heat waves, which could lead to a significant rise in virus transmission from faces in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Scientists warn that heavy rains can cause untreated faces to overflow into rivers,......

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