What Happens in the Himalayas matter to Bangladesh

Desk ReporterAugust 29, 2026

August 29, 202653

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......

Biodiversity

UN historic agreement to curb plastic pollution: Strict outline for global production reduction

Desk ReporterAugust 9, 2026August 10, 2026

August 9, 2026August 10, 202659

The end of the era of plastic: The world’s largest environmental agreement after the Paris Agreement is on the verge of implementation. Introduction: In today’s world, plastic is a big part of our lives. Microplastics are now found everywhere, from the deep sea to human blood. To prevent this global......

Environmental Problems

Arctic ice melts, releasing huge methane gas: A terrifying ‘time bomb’ of climate change

Desk ReporterJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026139

The Arctic or polar regions are experiencing the most serious impact of global warming. As the ‘permafrost’ (frozen ground) in Siberia and Alaska melts, a lot of methane gas that has been trapped under it for thousands of years is now coming into the air. Scientists have called it a......

Environmental Problems

Ocean Acidification: The Survival Crisis of Coral Reefs and Shellfish Worldwide

Desk ReporterJuly 8, 2026July 9, 2026

July 8, 2026July 9, 202698

The ocean absorbs about 30 percent of the excess carbon dioxide produced by humans. As a result, the chemical composition of the ocean water is changing, making it increasingly acidic. This silent killer called ‘Ocean Acidification’ is causing coral reefs and shellfish around the world to face an extreme existential......

Environmental Problems

Microplastics in Human Blood and Brain: A Dire Warning for Health Science

Desk ReporterJuly 4, 2026July 7, 2026

July 4, 2026July 7, 202677

Plastic pollution is no longer confined to oceans or animals. In a recent breakthrough study in international medical science, researchers have for the first time detected microplastics and nano plastics inside the human brain, heart, and blood. This alarming discovery has deeply concerned the World Health Organization (WHO). Findings and......

Environmental Problems

The Global Crisis of ‘Forever Chemicals’ (PFAS) in Rainwater: A New Threat to Human Health

Desk ReporterJune 24, 2026June 25, 2026

June 24, 2026June 25, 2026110

Once, rainwater was considered the purest form of water on Earth. But due to modern industrialization, that rainwater has now become severely contaminated with dangerous chemicals. A recent study by Stockholm University revealed that from Antarctica to the Tibetan Plateau, rainwater everywhere contains hazardous levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ or PFAS......

Biodiversity

The Silent Grip of Climate Change on Coastal Women’s Maternal Health: Salinity and the Preeclampsia Crisis

Desk ReporterJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202655

Women in Bangladesh’s coastal regions are among the largest and most silent victims of sea‑level rise caused by climate change. In coastal districts such as Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat, excessive salinity in drinking water has led to a dangerous increase in preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) among pregnant women.......

Environmental Problems

Women Leading PSF Management in Vamia: A Community Driven Model of Participatory Water Governance and Climate Action

Desk ReporterJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026171

In the climate-vulnerable coastal belt of Bangladesh, access to safe drinking water is not only a basic need but it is a daily struggle due to rising salinity, extreme weather events and shrinking freshwater resources. Mollapara is a neighborhood of about 250 families in Vamia village under Shyamnagar upazila of......

Environmental Problems

Dhaka’s ‘Heat Island’ Impact: The Modern Miyawaki Model of Urban Afforestation for Temperature Control

Desk ReporterMay 31, 2026May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026106

The severe heatwave in May 2026 again reminds us that Dhaka city is gradually becoming an uninhabitable urban heat island. Because of unplanned concrete buildings, lack of vegetation, and excessive traffic, Dhaka’s temperature is 4 to 5 degrees Celsius higher than the surrounding rural areas. To tackle this climate crisis,......

Environmental Problems

Coastal drinking water crisis: Salinity intrusion versus sustainable technology

Desk ReporterMay 25, 2026

May 25, 2026108

In 2026 the drinking water crisis in the coastal areas of southwestern Bangladesh, especially in the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat has turned into a humanitarian disaster. Sea level has risen and successive cyclones have caused saline intrusion into both groundwater and surface water sources. As a result,......

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