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

Desk ReporterOctober 12, 2026October 13, 2026

October 12, 2026October 13, 202641

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......

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Bangladesh Faces Extreme Heat Risk Due to Powerful ‘Super El Niño’: Health Risks for Over a Thousand People Feared in Coming Months

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2026October 3, 2026

October 2, 2026October 3, 202637

Bangladesh might experience a strong effect from increasing global temperatures caused by a growing “Super El Niño” — a strong weather event getting stronger in the Pacific region. According to a recent scientific projection by the international research organization Climate Impact Lab, the period from September 2026 to February 2027......

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Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026: Eight Bangladeshi cities, including Dhaka, slip in rankings due to poor environmental conditions and governance

Desk ReporterSeptember 27, 2026

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Bangladeshi cities have fallen a lot in the latest ‘Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026’ rankings. This index measures key cities around the world based on quality of life, sustainability, and economic strength. The world index, published on 16 September 2026, shows that eight big cities in the country, including......

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Severe ‘El Niño’ and International Market Volatility: Major Climate Risks Facing Bangladesh’s Agriculture and Food Security

Desk ReporterSeptember 17, 2026September 18, 2026

September 17, 2026September 18, 202679

Local and global researchers and economists have warned that Bangladesh’s farming sector might face a big, long-term problem. This is due to changes in the climate and the stronger El Niño effects in the Pacific. Global weather experts predict that this natural cycle could become very strong in the next......

Nicholas Biswas

Nepal’s floods: A warning to the world

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2026September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026175

– Nicholas Biswas The recent devastating flash floods in Nepal have reminded the world of a stark reality: climate disasters know no borders. They do not stop at country borders, do not care if a country is rich or poor, and do not let any country off the hook for......

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Global warming and climate change shock: 84 percent of the world’s coral reefs are victims of extreme heat waves

Desk ReporterSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026September 2, 202643

A new study by global environmental scientists and climate researchers has shown a quiet and unmatched disaster in the oceans. A report from scientists at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia says that about 84 percent of coral reefs worldwide have been destroyed by extreme heat waves in......

Dr. Nusrat Hafiz

When the Himalayas Shake, Bangladesh Should Be Listening

Desk ReporterAugust 30, 2026

August 30, 2026141

Dr. Nusrat Hafiz Asst Prof & Women Empowerment Cell Director, BRAC University On August 26, 2026, a chunk of glacier roughly 2,000 feet wide broke off a mountain near the Nepal-China border and fell nearly 7,000 feet into the valley below. The impact was so violent it was initially mistaken......

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What Happens in the Himalayas matter to Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2026

August 29, 2026115

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......

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The Crisis and Invisible Consequences of Climate Change

Desk ReporterAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026August 21, 202673

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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Climate Change and Sea Level Rise: New Global Research to Save the Sundarbans

Desk ReporterAugust 16, 2026August 17, 2026

August 16, 2026August 17, 202654

The rate of sea level rise due to global climate change, melting polar ice caps and rising global temperatures, has now reached an alarming level. Its most direct, far-reaching and devastating impact is on the world’s largest intact mangrove forest, our proud natural heritage, the Sundarbans. A combined report from......

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