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Bangladesh Government declares its two wetlands as ‘wetland-dependent animal sanctuaries’

Desk ReporterMay 18, 2025May 19, 2025

May 18, 2025May 19, 202534

Bangladesh Government declares its two wetlands as ‘wetland-dependent animal sanctuaries’ The government of Bangladesh has designated two wetlands in Biljoana Mouza (Tanor Upazila) and Bilbhala Mouza (Godagari Upazila) of Rajshahi as the country’s first ‘Wetland-Based Animal Sanctuaries.’ The Forestry-2 Branch of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MOEFCC),......

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Clean Air: A Constitutional Right, not a Luxury

Desk ReporterMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025

May 17, 2025May 17, 202530

Clean Air: A Constitutional Right, not a Luxury Clean air is a constitutional right that should be guaranteed by effective policies and sustainable energy plans. Speakers at the “Revisiting Energy Policies for Clean Air” policy breakfast, held on May 15, 2025, at the BIP conference hall in Dhaka and organized......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Work has begun on the project to restore the Shubhadhya Canal

Desk ReporterMay 16, 2025

May 16, 202529

Work has begun on the project to restore the Shubhadhya Canal The main canal in South Keranigunj, across the Buriganga River near Dhaka, has turned into a garbage dump. The canal is now dying due to illegal encroachment and pollution. The canal is filled with garbage and plastic waste. The......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Ban on setting up new industries in the area around the Sundarbans

Desk ReporterMay 14, 2025

May 14, 202519

Ban on setting up new industries in the area around the Sundarbans The Bangladesh Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has prohibited any industrial construction within a 10-kilometer periphery of the Sundarbans Reserve Forest (ECA area). The ban was issued through a notification, May 12, 2025. The Bangladesh Environment......

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Demand for immediate removal of cigarette factory from Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka

Desk ReporterMay 13, 2025May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025May 13, 202544

Demand for immediate removal of cigarette factory from Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka The harmful cigarette factory in the DOHS area of Mohakhali, Dhaka, should be removed immediately and relocated outside the city to protect the environment and public health. The company should not be allowed to produce any new tobacco or......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Bangladesh Develops Sustainable Solutions to Tackle Brick Kiln Pollution

Desk ReporterMay 12, 2025May 13, 2025

May 12, 2025May 13, 202536

Bangladesh Develops Sustainable Solutions to Tackle Brick Kiln Pollution Bangladesh has created an innovative solution to reduce air pollution from brick kilns, which are a major source of pollution in the country. A recent study shows that the intervention could cut carbon emissions by 20% and reduce fuel consumption by......

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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, 202534

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......

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War and the Environment: The Long Shadow of a Silent Catastrophe

Desk ReporterMay 9, 2025

May 9, 202526

🌍 War and the Environment: The Long Shadow of a Silent Catastrophe Analytical Feature | By Gre Malobi Dutta When we think of war, images of bloodshed, clashing weapons, and violated borders come to mind. But beyond this immediate violence, war leaves behind deeper and more enduring scars—etched into the......

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Natural Oxygen Conservation Day-2025 celebrated at Dhaka

Desk ReporterMay 8, 2025May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025May 9, 202538

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......

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

Desk ReporterMay 7, 2025

May 7, 202550

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,......

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