Environmental crime Archives

Direct action against river encroachment and illegal sand mining: Rivers in Bangladesh are coming back to life

Desk ReporterJuly 19, 2026July 21, 2026

July 19, 2026July 21, 202651

Powerful sand mafias were destroying rivers like the Meghna River, the Dhaleshwari River and Someshwari River. The Bangladesh government has launched a nationwide ‘Operation Clean River’ against river encroachments and illegal dredging. Without any political influence, the sand mafia’s dredgers are being burned and the encroached river banks are being......

Environmental crime

Isotope Analysis: A Scientific Trap Against Illegal Timber Trade

Desk ReporterJune 29, 2026June 30, 2026

June 29, 2026June 30, 202695

Illegal timber trade is one of the leading causes of deforestation worldwide. From the Amazon to Africa’s Congo Basin, traffickers cut down precious trees and smuggle them into developed countries — a major environmental crime. Smugglers often disguise the origin of timber with fake documents. But scientists’ new technology, Isotope......

Environmental Problems

New ‘Water Management’ Protocol for 2026

Desk ReporterFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026285

Colorado River Water Crisis The Colorado River, essential for nearly 40 million people in the southwestern U.S., is experiencing its worst crisis ever. The current water-sharing agreement for the river is set to expire in August 2026. On January 15, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a 1,600-page draft proposal, which......

Environmental crime

A new worldwide movement aims to safeguard the rights of nature

Desk ReporterJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

January 11, 2026January 11, 202689

When the Amazon becomes a legal person 2026 is going to be marked as the year of a historic legal change in the fight to protect the environment. The demand for the rights of nature that environmentalists have pushed for over the past few decades is finally becoming a reality.......

Environment Protection

Carbon-Direct Air Capture is about to become economically viable

Desk ReporterNovember 13, 2025November 16, 2025

November 13, 2025November 16, 2025179

Carbon Capture: Carbon-Direct Air Capture is about to become economically viable Direct Air Capture (DAC) is no longer just a theoretical solution to climate change; it has become a viable technology for capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. With new innovations, scale-up projects, and huge governments investments, this technology......

Bangladesh

The Crisis of Illegal Stone Mining in Sylhet: A Global Call for Sustainable Environmental Practices

Desk ReporterSeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025244

The Crisis of Illegal Stone Mining in Sylhet: A Global Call for Sustainable Environmental Practices In Bangladesh’s Sylhet region, the Volaganj Quarry, home to the famous Shada Pathor (White Stone), has long been a cornerstone of local tourism and construction industries. Yet, the region has recently faced a disturbing surge......

Bangladesh

The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment

Desk ReporterSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025154

The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment Ratargul, Bangladesh’s only freshwater swamp forest, stands as a unique treasure of nature and biodiversity. Located in Gowainghat, Sylhet, this forest captivates visitors with its enchanting beauty. As tourists sail through the waters surrounded by Hijol and......

Bangladesh

Bangladesh rejects draft global plastics treaty, demands tougher measures against pollution

Desk ReporterAugust 17, 2025

August 17, 2025139

Bangladesh rejects draft global plastics treaty, demands tougher measures against pollution Bangladesh criticized the latest draft of the global plastics treaty as weak and insufficient. They stated it lacks supply-side measures and does not address the full life cycle of plastic, failing to meet the standards of the UN Environment......

Environmental crime

Coastal zones under climate threat: Forest protection needs urgent action

Desk ReporterJune 23, 2025June 30, 2025

June 23, 2025June 30, 2025110

Coastal zones under climate threat: Forest protection needs urgent action Staff Reporter, GreenPage | Dhaka, 23 June 2025 Bangladesh’s coastal forests protect against disasters and support biodiversity, community livelihoods, and ecological balance. Protecting these forests is indispensable for the survival of coastal populations facing the mounting threats of climate change.......

Bangladesh

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke

Desk ReporterApril 20, 2025April 21, 2025

April 20, 2025April 21, 2025136

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke Illegal brick kilns have become a serious threat to the environment in different parts of Bangladesh. Unapproved brick kilns are harming the environment and hindering the government’s revenue collection. The environment is heavily polluted from burning wood, tires,......

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