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Thunderstorms Turn Fatal: Lightning as a Natural Disaster in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterJune 1, 2025

June 1, 202525

Thunderstorms Turn Fatal: Lightning as a Natural Disaster in Bangladesh Khandaker Muntasir Hossain In recent years, Bangladesh has witnessed a noticeable increase in the frequency and intensity of thunderstorms, particularly lightning strikes. What was once largely confined to the monsoon season has become a year-round occurrence. Lightning has become a......

Environment Protection Environmental Science Natural Environment

The Return of Peacocks to Bangladesh’s Sal Forests: A Bold Step Toward Ecological Restoration

Desk ReporterJune 1, 2025June 1, 2025

June 1, 2025June 1, 202539

The Return of Peacocks to Bangladesh’s Sal Forests: A Bold Step Toward Ecological Restoration For over four decades, the peacock — once a majestic and familiar sight in many parts of Bangladesh — existed only in memories and old literature. Due to rapid urbanization, deforestation, and unregulated hunting, this regal......

Asif M Sami Environmental Features Environmental Science

Dark Oxygen: The Secret of Oxygen Production in the Darkness of the Deep Sea

Desk ReporterMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025May 29, 202545

Dark Oxygen: The Secret of Oxygen Production in the Darkness of the Deep Sea Asif M Sami Email: asifsami@gmail.com Dark oxygen is a recent scientific discovery that challenges our understanding of oxygen production in the deep sea without sunlight. This unexpected phenomenon has stirred the scientific community and is prompting......

Bangladesh Environmental Science Natural Environment

Bangladesh government notification issued banning eucalyptus and acacia trees

Desk ReporterMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025May 19, 202554

Bangladesh government notification issued banning eucalyptus and acacia trees The government of Bangladesh has banned the production, planting, and sale of eucalyptus and acacia saplings. From this year, saplings of these two types of trees will not be planted in government and private-level tree plantation programs. The notification was issued......

Bangladesh Environmental Science

What If the Next Thunderstorm Was Your Last? A Wake-Up Call for Thunderstorm Safety in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 11, 2025May 11, 2025

May 11, 2025May 11, 202537

What If the Next Thunderstorm Was Your Last? A Wake-Up Call for Thunderstorm Safety in Bangladesh By Dr. Nusrat Hafiz, Assistant Professor & Director of Women Empowerment Cell BRAC University, Bangladesh When the sky darkens and the air crackles with electricity, a storm is no longer just a spectacle—it’s a......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution Environmental Science International Environment

Natural Oxygen Conservation Day-2025 celebrated at Dhaka

Desk ReporterMay 8, 2025May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025May 9, 202540

Natural Oxygen Conservation Day-2025 celebrated at Dhaka May 7, 2025, is the Natural Oxygen Conservation Day. Today, the environmental organization Green Voice held a student rally in front of the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University. Green Voice co-coordinator Arifur Rahman moderated the rally and the organization’s chief coordinator Md. Alamgir......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental Science

Bangladesh Sets the Tracks for a Greener Future: BDT 93.5 Crore Railway Overhaul Underway

Desk ReporterMay 7, 2025

May 7, 202556

Bangladesh Sets the Tracks for a Greener Future: BDT 93.5 Crore Railway Overhaul Underway Bangladesh is investing BDT 935.1 million in a new project to create a sustainable, climate-resilient transport system. The Green Railway Transport Preparatory Technical Assistance Project aims to transform the country’s railway sector by creating a low-emission,......

Environmental Problems Environmental Science International Environment

Countries in crisis of clean water due to climate change

Desk ReporterApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025April 30, 202549

Countries in crisis of clean water due to climate change Although the word ‘climate’ is widely known, many have not been able to understand the meaning of the word. Everyone understands the matter, but is not able to explain it. There is a small calculation in the case of climate.......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution Environmental Science

Gazipur at Bangladesh is facing an environmental disaster due to urbanization and industrialization

Desk ReporterApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025April 29, 202539

Gazipur at Bangladesh is facing an environmental disaster due to urbanization and industrialization Gazipur is facing environmental threats due to unplanned urbanization and industrialization. From 2000 to 2023, 60 percent of Gazipur’s forests have been deforested and 50 percent of its water bodies have been encroached upon. A study titled......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics Environmental Features Environmental Science Khandaker Muntasir Hossain

Can the Sponge City Concept be a Sustainable Solution for Water Management in Dhaka?

Desk ReporterApril 28, 2025April 29, 2025

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025108

Can the Sponge City Concept be a Sustainable Solution for Water Management in Dhaka? Khandaker Muntasir Hossain Urbanization in Dhaka has led to an increasing demand for infrastructure and resources. However, Dhaka is also highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The Sponge City concept, which originated in China, can be......

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