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Safe Havens for Vultures: Bangladesh’s Unusual “Restaurants” Offer Hope for a Vanishing Species

Desk ReporterSeptember 12, 2025September 16, 2025

September 12, 2025September 16, 202528

Safe Havens for Vultures: Bangladesh’s Unusual “Restaurants” Offer Hope for a Vanishing Species GreenPage Report In the early morning light of Habiganj’s Rema–Kalenga forest, a group of 13 vultures descended on an unusual dining site. A “vulture restaurant” offers livestock carcasses free from harmful drugs that have nearly eliminated the......

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The invisible impact of climate change

Desk ReporterSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 202537

The invisible impact of climate change By Martin Montague Climate change is not only damaging our planet; it is also threatening our mental health. Experts warn that it is putting us at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The situation is dire. Since the 1980s, days with temperatures......

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The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment

Desk ReporterSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025September 2, 202567

The Pledge of Villagers to Protect Ratargul: A Living Example of Sustainable Environment Ratargul, Bangladesh’s only freshwater swamp forest, stands as a unique treasure of nature and biodiversity. Located in Gowainghat, Sylhet, this forest captivates visitors with its enchanting beauty. As tourists sail through the waters surrounded by Hijol and......

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The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection?

Desk ReporterAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025

August 23, 2025August 23, 202561

The Roots of the Environmental Crisis: Technology or Spiritual Disconnection? Climate change, deforestation, pollution, and water scarcity—today’s world seems engulfed in an unprecedented environmental crisis. Global leaders are seeking technological solutions such as reducing carbon emissions, adopting renewable energy, and improving waste management. Yet, the question remains: are these measures......

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Bicycle rally held at Dhaka University on the occasion of World Bicycle Day

Desk ReporterJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

June 3, 2025June 4, 202557

Bicycle rally held at Dhaka University on the occasion of World Bicycle Day Today, 03 June 2025, Tuesday, is World Bicycle Day. On 12 April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 03 June as World Bicycle Day. Since then, every year 03 June has been celebrated as World Bicycle......

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Thunderstorms Turn Fatal: Lightning as a Natural Disaster in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterJune 1, 2025

June 1, 202566

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......

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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, 2025127

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......

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Bangladesh government notification issued banning eucalyptus and acacia trees

Desk ReporterMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025May 19, 202589

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......

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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, 202566

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, 202556

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......

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