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Work has begun on the project to restore the Shubhadhya Canal

Desk ReporterMay 16, 2025

May 16, 20257

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......

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

Desk ReporterMay 14, 2025

May 14, 20253

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, 202517

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, 202517

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......

Bangladesh Environmental Science

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, 202522

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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Natural Oxygen Conservation Day-2025 celebrated at Dhaka

Desk ReporterMay 8, 2025May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025May 9, 202531

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......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental Science

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

Desk ReporterMay 7, 2025

May 7, 202544

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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About 230 Tons of Human Waste discharge into Dhaka’s Water Bodies Daily: Urgent Call for Safe Sanitation

Desk ReporterMay 6, 2025May 7, 2025

May 6, 2025May 7, 202549

About 230 Tons of Human Waste discharge into Dhaka’s Water Bodies Daily: Urgent Call for Safe Sanitation Every day, an estimated 230 tons of human waste is dumped directly into open canals, ponds, and water bodies in Dhaka. This alarming figure was revealed at the International Toilet Conference 2025, which......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Air Purifier Installation in Dhaka: A Policy Perspective Evaluation

Desk ReporterMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025May 5, 202569

Air Purifier Installation in Dhaka: A Policy Perspective Evaluation To combat air pollution in Dhaka, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is launching a pilot project to install air purifiers at 50 busy locations. DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz stated that each HDCT-51000 model purifier can clean 30,000 cubic feet of......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Working to reduce visible waste to zero in Narayanganj district Town

Desk ReporterMay 4, 2025May 5, 2025

May 4, 2025May 5, 202522

Working to reduce visible waste to zero in Narayanganj district Town On April 29, a meeting in Narayanganj District city aimed to create market connections between scrap dealers, recycling companies, and financial institutions to combat environmental pollution. The meeting took place at 11 am on Tuesday, April 29, at the......

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