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Floating Solar Power Plant: New Equation of Energy and Environment in Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMarch 13, 2026

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In 2026, a significant breakthrough occurred at Kaptai Lake that addressed Bangladesh’s energy crisis by generating renewable energy without compromising agricultural land. The country’s first large-scale ‘Floating Solar Power Plant’ with a capacity of 50 MW has been launched there. It not only provides electricity, but also plays a unique......

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Perovskite Solar Cell: The Great Revolution to End the ‘Silicon Age’ of Solar Energy

Desk ReporterMarch 10, 2026

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An unimaginable revolution took place in the world of solar energy in 2026, breaking the four-decade monotony. The blue silicon panels that we were used to seeing until now had a certain efficiency limit. In February 2026, researchers from Germany and China launched ‘Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells,’ achieving a record......

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Preventing Desertification in Varendra region of Bangladesh: Unprecedented Success of Smart Irrigation and ‘Green Varendra’ Mission

Desk ReporterMarch 9, 2026March 10, 2026

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Once upon a time, the Varendra region of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, was called the ‘Desert of Bangladesh’. The abnormally low water table and lack of rain were about to depopulate the region. But this spring of 2026, the scenario has changed. A groundbreaking agricultural transformation is unfolding in this arid region,......

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‘Digital Forestry’ in the hills of Chittagong: A combination of indigenous knowledge and satellites

Desk ReporterMarch 2, 2026March 3, 2026

March 2, 2026March 3, 2026102

Deforestation and landslides were a daily problem in the hills of Chattagram, Bangladesh. But in 2026, ‘Digital Forestry Management’ was launched in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. This project merges the traditional forest conservation knowledge of local indigenous people with artificial intelligence and satellite technology. Landslide Prevention Sensors ‘Soil Moisture Sensors’......

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2025 — The Year Bangladesh Led the World

Desk ReporterFebruary 26, 2026February 27, 2026

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026139

Safiquzzaman’s Exclusive Feature: Fifty-Two Weeks of Excellence. The year 2025 will not just be a new calendar year; it will mark Bangladesh’s achievement of ‘Ecological Sovereignty’ or an ‘Ecological Renaissance’. Known as the eternal ‘Victim’ of climate change, Bangladesh has established itself as a ‘Leader’ in 2025. In 2025, Bangladesh......

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‘Vertical Forest’ in Buildings and Green Tax Benefits to Reduce Dhaka’s Temperature

Desk ReporterFebruary 22, 2026

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A Rising Forest By early 2026, Dhaka will evolve from a concrete jungle into a ‘Living Ecosystem.’ To manage the extreme heat from the past two years, RAJUK and the Ministry of Environment have launched the ‘Vertical Forestry Guidelines 2026’. As a result, at least 30% of new buildings in Dhaka......

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The Blue Revolution of the Bay of Bengal—When Seaweed Becomes Bangladesh’s ‘Green Gold’ (Blue Economy 2.0)

Desk ReporterFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026

February 22, 2026February 22, 202678

Bangladesh’s southwest coast, once merely a fishing area, is now becoming the country’s economic powerhouse. In early 2026, Bangladesh’s blue economy is tapping into the billion-dollar global market to enhance the lives of coastal communities. Why is this the biggest trend of 2026? Marine algae is now the number one......

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Rebirth of the Ganga River: When a plastic-eating ‘super enzyme’ saves a dying river

Desk ReporterFebruary 21, 2026February 22, 2026

February 21, 2026February 22, 202669

For decades, we have turned the Buriganga River, known as the lungs of Dhaka, into a repository of toxic waste. But in February 2026, the country is witnessing a scientific miracle. Bangladeshi scientists have developed a super enzyme, ‘PET-ase 2.0’, that can break down plastic waste into organic matter in......

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Bangladesh’s first ‘Hydrogen Ferry’ on the Meghna River: Zero Emissions in Water Transport

Desk ReporterFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026February 19, 202672

The year 2026 is a historic milestone in Bangladesh’s inland water transport system. The country’s first green hydrogen-powered ferry—’Jaldoot-1’—officially started its journey on the Meghna River. It is South Asia’s first transport system that can carry hundreds of passengers and vehicles with zero carbon emissions. Why is hydrogen the fuel......

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Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment Industry: Global Leadership in

Desk ReporterFebruary 15, 2026February 16, 2026

February 15, 2026February 16, 202661

By 2026, Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment Industry (RMG) will be recognized globally not just for affordable clothing but also as the world’s greenest manufacturing hub. Today, more than 500 factories in the country have achieved ‘Zero Liquid Discharge’ (ZLD) certification. This means that not a single drop of toxic water from......

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