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Dhaka’s Air Pollution: The Unknown Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)

Desk ReporterOctober 31, 2025November 3, 2025

October 31, 2025November 3, 202542

Dhaka’s Air Pollution: The Unknown Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Dhaka, Bangladesh – Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has long been at risk of health due to air pollution. The presence of harmful ‘respirable silica’ (RS) dust particles in Dhaka’s air has risen significantly. A study led by Professor......

Launched a new platform named ICCES for Climate Knowledge and Action at Dhaka on the occasion of International Climate Action Day

Desk ReporterOctober 30, 2025November 8, 2025

October 30, 2025November 8, 202572

Launched a new platform named ICCES for Climate Knowledge and Action at Dhaka on the occasion of International Climate Action Day By Khandaker Muntasir Hossain October 26, observed globally as International Climate Action Day, was marked by the launch of the Institute of Climate Change, Environment, and Sustainability (ICCES). Students,......

Freshwater dolphins of Khalishpur: Symbol of environmental crisis

Desk ReporterOctober 29, 2025November 3, 2025

October 29, 2025November 3, 202578

Freshwater dolphins of Khalishpur: Symbol of environmental crisis Ganges River dolphins (Platanista gangetica) are often spotted at the confluence of the Rupsha, Bhairab, and Atai rivers in Khalishpur, Khulna. There is a group of about 7-10 dolphins in this area, which is an interesting sight for the locals. Dolphin life......

Oceans cannot become ‘Wild West’, UN chief warns

Desk ReporterOctober 21, 2025October 21, 2025

October 21, 2025October 21, 202558

Oceans cannot become ‘Wild West’, UN chief warns The UN chief has warned that unregulated mining in the deep sea must not be allowed to continue. “The deep sea cannot become the Wild West,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in Nice, France, the BBC reported. His words were echoed by......

Saudi Arabia begins experimental testing of hydrogen-powered buses

Desk ReporterOctober 19, 2025October 19, 2025

October 19, 2025October 19, 202542

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, 202561

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, 202547

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, 202554

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, 202535

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, 202556

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......

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