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The case against the illegal hill cutting and pond filling in Chattagram, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterSeptember 3, 2022

September 3, 2022160

The case against the illegal hill cutting and pond filling in Chattagram, Bangladesh Two separate cases were filed against two persons for the crime of cutting a hill and constructing an unauthorized structure in the Jalalabad area of Chattagram city under the Bayezid police station. The Department of Environment (DOE),......

A thriving business of cutting the hills in PMkhali of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 28, 2022August 29, 2022

August 28, 2022August 29, 2022201

A thriving business of cutting the hills in PMkhali of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Translated by Protected forest land cut down in Ghonarpara (Teillakata) area of Chankhola in PMkhali Union of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Upazila. Already five to six government hills of large size have been cut and leveled. A local......

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Shitalakshya river (Bangladesh) is dying due to liquid effluents from the dyeing and washing industries

Desk ReporterAugust 27, 2022August 27, 2022

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022257

Shitalakshya river (Bangladesh) is dying due to liquid effluents from the dyeing and washing industries Translated By: The liquid waste of the dyeing and washing industries in Narayanganj is polluting its environment. Moreover, the Shitalakshya River is dying. The Department of Environment (DOE), Bangladesh, has proposed the construction of two......

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The Shibsa River (Bangladesh) is in crisis due to the violence of the encroachers

Desk ReporterAugust 4, 2022

August 4, 2022324

The Shibsa River (Bangladesh) is in crisis due to the violence of the encroachers Shibsa River in Paikgacha Upazila of Khulna, Bangladesh, has lost its existence due to non-regular digging and violence of encroachers. Due to encroachment, water drainage is becoming a problem. When it rains, flooding occurs in the river......

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The adverse effects of climate change are increasing the intensity of rainfall-floods and droughts

Desk ReporterJuly 9, 2022

July 9, 2022211

The adverse effects of climate change are increasing the intensity of rainfall-floods and droughts The world is facing extreme floods, flash floods, droughts, and wildfires. Scientists say much of this is due to climate change. A research report published in the journal ” Environmental Research: Climate ” highlights how climate......

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Plastic mini packs are harmful to the environment

Desk ReporterJune 24, 2022June 24, 2022

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022220

Plastic mini packs are harmful to the environment The discarded plastic packaging of international brands of coffee creamers, biscuits, and laundry detergents raises environmental concerns. Low-income consumers usually buy packets of small sash more in developing countries; thus, their discard significantly impacts the environment. The Environment and Social Development Organization......

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The hills of Cox’s Bazar are cut illegally

Desk ReporterJune 2, 2022

June 2, 2022163

The hills of Cox’s Bazar are cut illegally Destroying hills is prohibited in some areas adjacent to Cox’s Bazar beach. There is also a ban of the high court in this regard. However, in violation of this ban, Kalatali, Adarshagram, Saikatpara, Lighthouse Hills, Radar Station Hills, T&T Hills, and Chandrima......

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Mobile court campaign to control noise pollution in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 29, 2022May 29, 2022

May 29, 2022May 29, 2022265

Mobile court campaign to control noise pollution in Rajshahi, Bangladesh The campaign for the mobile court to control noise pollution in Rajshahi city is continuing. The Department of Environment (DOE), Rajshahi, Bangladesh, has conducted an hour-long mobile court in the Kajla Gate area of Rajshahi University. The DEO has been......

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A massive pile of garbage builds next to the school area, destroying the learning environment

Desk ReporterMay 24, 2022

May 24, 2022201

A massive pile of garbage builds next to the school area, destroying the learning environment Bangladesh: A massive pile of garbage builds next to Manchester International School located in Ward No. 1 of City Corporation in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. The stench is constantly spreading from there. As a result, students, pedestrians,......

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Bangladesh Wildlife Crime Suppression Unit rescued about 38,000 wild animals from trafficking in the last ten years.

Desk ReporterMay 20, 2022May 23, 2022

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022470

Bangladesh Wildlife Crime Suppression Unit rescued about 38,000 wild animals from trafficking in the last ten years. Since the enactment of the “Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act in 2012” and the establishment of the Wildlife Crime Suppression Unit under the Forest Department, about 38,000 live wildlife got rescued during the last......

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