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Seabirds’ ‘circular economy’: ocean-island-people—a natural bridge connecting everything

Desk ReporterNovember 1, 2025November 3, 2025

November 1, 2025November 3, 202555

Seabirds’ ‘circular economy’: ocean-island-people—a natural bridge connecting everything. A new review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity states that seabirds contribute nutrients to islands and nearby waters through their guano and urine, supporting the growth of algae, corals, marine fish, and coastal ecosystems. 30 October 2025 — A global study by Northern......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environment Research

Dhaka’s Air Pollution: The Unknown Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)

Desk ReporterOctober 31, 2025November 3, 2025

October 31, 2025November 3, 202534

Dhaka’s Air Pollution: The Unknown Dangers of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Dhaka, Bangladesh – Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has long been at risk of health due to air pollution. The presence of harmful ‘respirable silica’ (RS) dust particles in Dhaka’s air has risen significantly. A study led by Professor......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Freshwater dolphins of Khalishpur: Symbol of environmental crisis

Desk ReporterOctober 29, 2025November 3, 2025

October 29, 2025November 3, 202568

Freshwater dolphins of Khalishpur: Symbol of environmental crisis Ganges River dolphins (Platanista gangetica) are often spotted at the confluence of the Rupsha, Bhairab, and Atai rivers in Khalishpur, Khulna. There is a group of about 7-10 dolphins in this area, which is an interesting sight for the locals. Dolphin life......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental Science

First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment

Desk ReporterOctober 13, 2025October 16, 2025

October 13, 2025October 16, 202544

First Government Green Building in Dhaka: The Environmental Center of Excellence at the Department of Environment In a landmark initiative, the Department of Environment (DoE) in Dhaka is set to unveil Bangladesh’s first government-built green building. This state-of-the-art office complex will not only embody sustainable architectural practices but also serve......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

A colorful bicycle rally was held in Dhaka on World Postal Day

Desk ReporterOctober 9, 2025October 10, 2025

October 9, 2025October 10, 202532

A colorful bicycle rally was held in Dhaka on World Postal Day Today is October 9, 2025, World Post Day. Like other countries in the world, the day is being celebrated in Bangladesh as well. A bicycle rally took place at 8 am at the Post Office in Agargaon, the......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

We Have Failed as a Nation in Environmental Protection: Rizwana Hasan

Desk ReporterOctober 4, 2025October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025October 4, 202536

We Have Failed as a Nation in Environmental Protection: Rizwana Hasan During a policy dialogue on reviving Dhaka’s rivers, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, expressed that the nation has failed in protecting the environment. She emphasized that our priority in environmental protection......

Agriculture Bangladesh Environment Protection

The Urgent Need to Protect Southern Rivers, Hilsa, and Salt: A Call for Environmental Action

Desk ReporterOctober 3, 2025October 3, 2025

October 3, 2025October 3, 202543

The Urgent Need to Protect Southern Rivers, Hilsa, and Salt: A Call for Environmental Action The rivers in southern Bangladesh, vital for local communities and ecosystems, are facing significant threats. They support fisheries, salt production, and function as key transport and irrigation routes. However, they are rapidly becoming less navigable......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics Environmental Science Rahman Mahfuz

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward

Desk ReporterOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025October 2, 202542

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward The Bangladesh shrimp industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings, employment, and rural development. With over 700 kilometers of coastline and nutrient-rich river deltas, Bangladesh has a geographical advantage that supports shrimp farming,......

Bangladesh Natural Environment

Decreasing Green Spaces in Dhaka: A Barrier to Healthy Youth Development

Desk ReporterSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025September 25, 202548

Decreasing Green Spaces in Dhaka: A Barrier to Healthy Youth Development Dhaka is rapidly growing, and the decline of playgrounds, parks, and open spaces is a worrying issue that impacts the health and well-being of youth. Experts, urban planners, journalists, and youth activists are worried about the decline of recreational......

Bangladesh Natural Environment

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

Desk ReporterSeptember 12, 2025September 16, 2025

September 12, 2025September 16, 202540

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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