Featured The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP25 and the Earth’s challenges of reducing Greenhouse Gases emissions.

Desk ReporterDecember 6, 2019January 22, 2020

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The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP25 and the Earth’s challenges of reducing Greenhouse Gases emissions. By Rahman Mahfuz The United Nations Climate Change conference COP25 has begun in Madrid, Spain, from 2nd December 2012. The conference will be continued on 13 December 2019. Carolina Schmidt, Minister of Environment from......

Environmental Science

WMO Announces Historic Plan to Establish AI-Powered Climate Forecasting Centers Worldwide

Desk ReporterOctober 5, 2026October 5, 2026

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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that it will combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) with supercomputer technology. This will enable quicker and more precise forecasts of extreme weather like floods, droughts, and storms due to climate change. At a special international scientific conference held in Geneva, Switzerland, it was revealed that......

International Day

World Maritime Day 2026: Roadmap Announced for Green Shipping to Expand the Blue Economy and Protect the Marine Environment

Desk ReporterOctober 4, 2026October 5, 2026

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‘World Maritime Day 2026’ was celebrated in the country to support the growth of Bangladesh’s maritime industry, fair use of sea resources, and green maritime trade. Following the theme from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)—”From Policy to Practice: Building Maritime Excellence“—there was a strong focus on using modern, eco-friendly technologies......

Bangladesh

The 81st UN Session: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman passionately advocates for climate justice

Desk ReporterOctober 3, 2026October 3, 2026

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Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, gave his first important speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York. In his speech—delivered in Bangla—he ensuring global climate justice. Call for Climate Justice and Strong Action at COP31: The Prime Minister pointed out that Bangladesh faces serious environmental......

Bangladesh

Bangladesh Faces Extreme Heat Risk Due to Powerful ‘Super El Niño’: Health Risks for Over a Thousand People Feared in Coming Months

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2026October 3, 2026

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Bangladesh might experience a strong effect from increasing global temperatures caused by a growing “Super El Niño” — a strong weather event getting stronger in the Pacific region. According to a recent scientific projection by the international research organization Climate Impact Lab, the period from September 2026 to February 2027......

Conference of the Parties (COP)

Meeting to Finalize Bangladesh’s National Preparations for the Upcoming COP31 Climate Conference in Antalya, Turkey

Desk ReporterOctober 1, 2026October 3, 2026

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A high-level preparatory meeting was held to finalize the framework for Bangladesh’s robust negotiation strategy and the protection of its national interests at COP31—the world’s largest environmental and climate conference—scheduled to take place in Antalya, Turkey, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The meeting took place in the conference room......

Environmental Problems

Experts Warn of Severe Food and drinking-water crises in Northern and Coastal Regions of Bangladesh Due to the Dual Impact of Climate Change

Desk ReporterSeptember 30, 2026October 3, 2026

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The farming and water supply systems in far areas of the country have taken the worst hit from the severe damage that global warming and extreme weather have done to Bangladesh’s ecosystem. A new report from local and global climate scientists shows that producing food and keeping drinking water safe......

Environmental Problems

Severe Impact of Climate Change: Bangladesh Endures 25 Extra Days of Extreme Heatwaves in Vulnerable Regions This Summer

Desk ReporterSeptember 29, 2026

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Severe Impact of Climate Change: Bangladesh Endures 25 Extra Days of Extreme Heatwaves in Vulnerable Regions This Summer Alarming scientific data has been revealed regarding how daily life is being disrupted by the direct effects of global warming and climate change during the summer season. A recent analysis by the......

Environment Protection

World Car-Free Day 2026: Environmentalists call for abandoning the use of private cars

Desk ReporterSeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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More than 4 million vehicles ply the streets of Dhaka daily. Although private cars account for only 5–7% of this volume, they occupy approximately 70% of the road space. About 90% of the population relies on public transport. Research by BUET shows that traffic jams in Dhaka cause a yearly......

Environment Research

Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026: Eight Bangladeshi cities, including Dhaka, slip in rankings due to poor environmental conditions and governance

Desk ReporterSeptember 27, 2026

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Bangladeshi cities have fallen a lot in the latest ‘Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026’ rankings. This index measures key cities around the world based on quality of life, sustainability, and economic strength. The world index, published on 16 September 2026, shows that eight big cities in the country, including......

Khandaker Muntasir Hossain

The Vanishing Sharat (Autumn season) of Dhaka

Desk ReporterSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

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By Khandaker Muntasir Hossain There was a time when the arrival of Sharat Kal (Autumn season) meant something. In the Bengali calendar, Sharat (Autumn) comes after the monsoon. The weather is supposed to become cooler, the sky clearer, and nature more serene. At least, that is how many of us......

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