Palm tree saplings planted at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Bngldesh to prevent lightning

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2026August 29, 2026

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Palm saplings on the premises of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) in Bngldesh, have been planted by the Rajshahi Divisional Committee of the ICT Employees Society of Bangladesh (ICTESB), a group for ICT graduates and workers. News Press release. To reduce the increasing risk of lightning in the......

What Happens in the Himalayas matter to Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2026

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By Khandaker Muntasir Hossain The catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal–Tibet border on 26 August is more than a Himalayan disaster. Bangladesh lies downstream of important Himalayan rivers, highlighting how water and climate issues can cross national borders. Early satellite analysis indicates that a substantial section of glacier and......

Bangladesh undertakes a mega initiative to re-drain 20,000 km of canals and rivers to curb drought and land degradation

Desk ReporterAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026

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The current government of Bangladesh is prioritizing nature-based solutions to tackle the rising drought in northwestern Bangladesh, decreasing groundwater levels, and salt issues in coastal regions. Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, who is in charge of the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Ministry of Bangladesh, recently asked for better teamwork in......

Mega initiative of rooftop gardens and extensive greening to save Dhaka from ‘Urban Heat Island’

Desk ReporterAugust 27, 2026August 28, 2026

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Mega initiative of rooftop gardens and extensive greening to save Dhaka from ‘Urban Heat Island’ Due to unplanned urbanization, lack of wetlands, and excessive carbon emissions from vehicles, the capital Dhaka is rapidly turning into an intense ‘urban heat island’ or heat island region. To address the growing heat and......

Unprecedented El Niño forecast: WMO’s Extreme Warning Causes Global Concern

Desk ReporterAugust 26, 2026August 28, 2026

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts a big and unexpected change in the global climate. They say one of the largest El Niño events since the 20th century is getting stronger in the Pacific Ocean. This natural climate cycle is completely reversing the pattern of intense heat waves, unusual droughts......

Desertification and severe drought crisis: urgent action is needed to protect global land and water resources

Desk ReporterAugust 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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While the world faces very high temperatures, heat waves, and rising sea levels, another quiet and overlooked problem is endangering human life—land degradation and desertification. Scientists and world leaders said at the big UN meeting about fighting desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that almost 40 percent of land around the world......

Children’s priority in climate risks and a new historic initiative to build a lead-free Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 24, 2026August 25, 2026

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Children are the most vulnerable in the world due to climate change. Yet their protection has rarely been given priority in the policymaking process. In a recent important meeting at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) in Bangladesh, Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said that children will be......

Record heat in the Mediterranean: WWA warns of the dire impact of man-made climate change

Desk ReporterAugust 23, 2026August 25, 2026

August 23, 2026August 25, 202655

A sensational international scientific study published today, 19 August 2026, has revealed a terrifying picture of the warming of the ocean. A new study by the well-known World Weather Attribution (WWA) group shows that the sea temperatures near Europe, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, have set new records because of......

Global Microplastic Crisis: Sensational Research on the Presence of Invisible Plastic in Human Blood and Lungs

Desk ReporterAugust 22, 2026August 25, 2026

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The problem of plastic pollution and its harmful effects is no longer just in the ocean or affecting sea life; it has now entered our blood, lungs, and cells. A surprising study published in a famous medical journal in August 2026 showed that tiny microplastic particles frequently accumulate in our......

The Crisis and Invisible Consequences of Climate Change

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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The Crisis and Invisible Consequences of Climate Change – Nicholas Biswas When we talk about climate change, some familiar scenes come to mind – devastating wildfires, flash floods, prolonged heat waves or drought-stricken soil. These scenes are the ones that get the most coverage in the media, social media and......

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