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Eco-Token Economy: New Model to Protect Tanguar Haor

Desk ReporterMay 10, 2026May 12, 2026

May 10, 2026May 12, 202662

Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj is now not just a tourist destination, it is a ‘self-sustaining eco-system’. One of the world’s most successful ‘eco-token’ systems was introduced here in 2026. The entry fee paid by tourists when entering here is deposited directly into the Haor Maintenance Fund through blockchain technology. Tourist......

Environment Research

From Crisis to Leadership: How Women Transformed Water Security

Desk ReporterApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026April 29, 202682

Md. Ashrafuzzaman Khan In the climate-vulnerable landscapes of coastal Bangladesh, women stand on the frontline of survival. They walk far for water in the hot sun. They keep their families safe from rising salinity and face the stress of losing freshwater sources. These same women are often ignored in formal......

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Environmental Crime: Criminals Get Away with a Weak Legal Framework

Desk ReporterApril 26, 2026April 29, 2026

April 26, 2026April 29, 202655

Weaknesses in Environmental Protection Law: International Trends in Criminals Get Away with a Developing Country Even though pollution and damage to the environment are growing worldwide, especially in developing countries, the number of lawsuits in environmental courts and the rate of convictions for offenders are quite low. International groups focused......

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Halda River’s ‘Digital Twin’: AI to protect Asia’s largest natural fish breeding ground

Desk ReporterApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026105

Halda River, the only natural fish breeding area in South Asia, is no longer just a river; it is now a smart eco-system.’. A ‘digital twin’ or virtual copy of the Halda River has been made by Chittagong University and the Ministry of ICT working together. This technology lets us......

Dr. Nusrat Hafiz

When Fuel Runs Short, How Can Women Entrepreneurs Turn to Strategy?

Desk ReporterApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 202667

Dr. Nusrat Hafiz Asst Prof & Women Empowerment Cell Director, BRAC University In today’s Bangladesh, the fuel crisis is not just a macroeconomic headline. It is visible in long, unmoving lines at petrol stations across cities, motorcycles, cars, and delivery riders waiting for hours, sometimes an entire day, for a......

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15th Bangladesh Cycle Lane Day celebrated in Dhaka

Desk ReporterApril 12, 2026April 13, 2026

April 12, 2026April 13, 2026101

On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9 am, the country celebrated its 15th Cycle Lane Day at the National Museum in the capital, Dhaka. The event included a short discussion and a big bicycle rally. Many groups showed support at this event. These included the University Campus Newspaper, Brain and......

Bangladesh

6G Revolution and Holographic Communication: The Definition of Distance Changed in 2026

Desk ReporterApril 10, 2026April 11, 2026

April 10, 2026April 11, 202680

As the world was getting used to the speed of 5G, South Korea and Finland jointly launched the world’s first commercial 6G network. Its speed is almost 100 times faster than 5G, capable of transferring 1 terabyte (1 Tbsp) of data per second. In 2026, 6G is not only about......

Environmental Science

Bamboo Skyscraper: ‘Green Steel’ Revolution in Bangladesh’s Construction Industry

Desk ReporterApril 8, 2026April 9, 2026

April 8, 2026April 9, 202690

A new horizon has opened in Bangladesh’s construction industry in 2026. Processed ‘engineered bamboo or Bamboo’ is now being used in place of concrete and steel. Bangladesh’s first 10-story, completely eco-friendly ‘bamboo tower’ has been built in Purbachal, Dhaka. It is referred to as ‘Green Steel’. It has cut carbon......

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Farewell to terracotta bricks: ‘Bio-bricks’ and the carbon-negative construction industry

Desk ReporterApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026120

Black smoke has begun to disappear from the skies of Bangladesh in 2026. Under strict government directives, almost all traditional brick kilns in the country have been closed. Instead, eco-friendly ‘bio-bricks’ or non-burnt bricks have taken their place. This March 2026 report says that Bangladesh’s construction industry is now changing......

Bangladesh

When Dhaka’s Sky Turns Blue: 100% Electric Public Buses and PM 2.5 Drops

Desk ReporterApril 5, 2026April 6, 2026

April 5, 2026April 6, 202683

Dhaka’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached its lowest level in ten years. Once one of the world’s most polluted cities, Dhaka is now becoming known as a ‘Clean Air City’. The main idea is to replace all old diesel buses with fully electric buses (EV Buses). It has been......

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