Environmental crime Archives

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, 2022702

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......

Aivee Akther

Illegal trading of Canal soil

Desk ReporterApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022411

Illegal trading of Canal soil The illegal digging and trading of soil from a government-owned canal have taken place in Tewariganj of Laxmipur Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh. Allegedly, local Political leaders have been trading canal earth to a brickfield for a long time by exerting influence. The accused are: Al Mahmud......

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Illegal kilns have not stopped burning bricks despite fines

Desk ReporterApril 3, 2022April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022134

Illegal kilns have not stopped burning bricks despite fines Bangladesh News: In the Jolagati village of Kaukhali Upazila of Pirojpur District, an allegation comes out regarding using a traditional drum chimney to burn woods in brick kilns. Jasim Khan burned bricks in the kiln for two years without getting clearance......

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The High Court has directed to submit the list of illegal brick kilns

Desk ReporterMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022263

The High Court has directed to submit the list of illegal brick kilns Mahpara Tahsin The High Court has ordered the submission of a list of unlawful brick kilns in Dhaka’s five districts and surrounding areas. On February 3, 2022, a High Court panel comprised of Justice Ashfaqul Islam and......

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Illegally making dry fish by burning wood

Desk ReporterFebruary 9, 2022February 9, 2022

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022365

Illegally making dry fish by burning wood On the coast beside the Sundarban at Shyamnagar in Satkhira, Bangladesh, seasonal fishers illegally made several huts to make dry fish. They constantly make dried fish from raw sea fish by burning wood in those huts built by harming the environment. Pedestrians are......

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The illegal trading of wildlife got restricted – Sahab Uddin

Desk ReporterNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021157

The illegal trading of wildlife got restricted – Shhab Uddin Shahab Uddin, the Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (Bangladesh), said that “The government is working hard to curb the illegal trade of wildlife.” Stating that strategies getting identified to eradicate illegal wildlife trade regulators, he said that “We......

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Bangladesh environmental lawyer association sent a legal notice to Ship-breaking industries, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021190

Bangladesh environmental lawyer association sent a legal notice to Ship-breaking industries, Bangladesh The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) has sought cancellation of the Department of Environment’s (Bangladesh) to change the shipbreaking industry’s level from red to orange. The organization has sent a legal notice seeking the cancellation of the order.......

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The digging of mud along the river bank

Desk ReporterNovember 2, 2021

November 2, 2021584

The digging of mud along the river bank threatening the river environment, Bangladesh Even before the brick-making season, local brick kiln owners got accused of digging mud from the char and banks of the Bishkhali River in Barguna District Bangladesh. The city Protection Dam by Bishkhali River erosion at Betagi......

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Hundreds of birds died eating poisoned rice

Desk ReporterOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021319

Hundreds of birds died eating poisoned rice Hundreds of birds died by mixing poison with paddy at Chunarughat in Habiganj, Bangladesh. The incident took place at Inatabad village in Upazila Chunarughat on October 10, 2021. The forest department (Bangladesh) has started trying to bring bird hunters under the law. According......

Aivee Akther

Fourteen hundred Dolphins were killed on an Island in Denmark

Desk ReporterOctober 1, 2021October 2, 2021

October 1, 2021October 2, 2021322

Fourteen hundred Dolphins were killed on an Island in Denmark ‘Brutal’ is a term that refers to describe cruelty. However, no one can be held responsible for killing for no apparent reason. Instead, it is the individuals who are accountable for the brutality. Denmark has provided a new illustration of......

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