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Sundarbans Tiger Census 2026: Record number of tigers and ecosystem recovery

Desk ReporterMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

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The Forest Department, Bangladesh, made a historic announcement on World Forest Day, March 21, 2026. The final results of the 2024-25 Tiger Census show that the number of tigers in the Sundarbans is now 205. This is the highest number ever recorded. Tigers were in danger ten years ago, but......

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‘Eco-Token’ at Tanguar Haor: Bangladesh’s first digital initiative to support the environment.

Desk ReporterMarch 21, 2026March 23, 2026

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Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, is now not just a tourist destination, it is a ‘sustainable eco-system’. Bangladesh’s first ‘Eco-Token’ system was introduced here in 2026. Tourists pay an entrance fee when they arrive. This money is allocated to the Haor Maintenance Fund through the use of blockchain technology. It......

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Sundarbans’ ‘Digital Shield’: When Drones and AI Guard the World’s Largest Mangrove

Desk ReporterMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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March 2026. In the deep forests of the Sundarbans, you can hear not just the roar of a tiger or the footsteps of a deer, but also the buzzing of drones sometimes breaking the forest’s silence. The Smart Patrolling 2.0′ project, created by the Forest Department and local tech experts,......

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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

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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, 2026March 23, 2026

February 26, 2026March 23, 2026168

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

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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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