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Mobile Court evicted six illegal brick kilns at Gopalgonj, Bangladesh, to protect the environment

Desk ReporterJanuary 25, 2024

January 25, 2024119

Mobile Court evicted six illegal brick kilns at Gopalgonj, Bangladesh, to protect the environment The mobile court fined a total of Tk 2.30millions for eviction of 6 illegal kilns in Gopalganj, Bangladesh. On January 20, 2024, from morning to evening, the district administration and environment department jointly carried out this......

Bangladesh Environmental Features

Thirty important regulatory laws in Bangladesh with download links

Desk ReporterJanuary 24, 2024February 8, 2024

January 24, 2024February 8, 2024126

Thirty important regulatory laws in Bangladesh with download links In Bangladesh, a diverse and dynamic legal framework plays a crucial role in governing various aspects of society, ensuring justice, and safeguarding the rights of its citizens. Understanding the key laws that shape the nation is vital for individuals, businesses, and......

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In Bangladesh, 31 species of wild animals have been on the verge of extinction in the last five decades

Desk ReporterJanuary 23, 2024

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In Bangladesh, 31 species of wild animals have been on the verge of extinction in the last five decades Thirty-one species of wild animals have disappeared from Bangladesh’s forests in five decades. Animals like elephants, tigers, bears, pythons, King Cobra, and goats are on the verge of extinction. Researchers say......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Priority will be given to innovative projects in the Bangladesh Climate Change Fund

Desk ReporterJanuary 21, 2024January 21, 2024

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Priority will be given to innovative projects in the Bangladesh Climate Change Fund Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOFECC), Bangladesh, said, “Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCT) funding research and innovation projects will be given priority.” “Initiatives will be taken to take......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Dhaka has been at the top of air pollution for the last three consecutive days

Desk ReporterJanuary 20, 2024January 21, 2024

January 20, 2024January 21, 2024148

Dhaka has been at the top of air pollution for the last three consecutive days Dhaka is at the top among 110 cities in the world in air pollution on Sunday (January 14, 2024) morning. Dhaka’s air quality score of IQAir was 284 around 10 am on January 16, 2024.......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Environment and human health are under threat due to water pollution

Desk ReporterJanuary 18, 2024

January 18, 2024166

Environment and human health are under threat due to water pollution Water pollution is the pollution caused by human activities in the water body. Water bodies are lakes, rivers, seas, and underground wet rock layers. Pollutants present in water in the natural environment is called water pollution. If insufficiently treated......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Indiscriminate burning of plastic is polluting the environment

Desk ReporterJanuary 17, 2024

January 17, 2024118

Indiscriminate burning of plastic is polluting the environment Sanjay Kumar Bhowmik, Additional Secretary (Environment) of the Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change (MoFECC), Bangladesh, has called not to burn plastic indiscriminately to prevent air pollution. He said, “Microplastics spread in the atmosphere due to plastic burning cause various diseases......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Climate adaptation workshop held in Kurigram, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

January 14, 2024January 14, 2024114

Climate adaptation workshop held in Kurigram, Bangladesh A workshop on climate adaptation was held in Kurigram to create youth empowerment for local leadership adaptation. On January 06, 2023, Youthnet, a youth organization on environment and climate, organized this day-long workshop in collaboration with the British Councilor at the Almas Community......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution Monjur Morshed

December 2023, Dhaka Air Quality Index Hits New High, Raises Concerns

Desk ReporterJanuary 9, 2024

January 9, 2024202

December 2023, Dhaka Air Quality Index Hits New High, Raises Concerns In Dhaka, December 2023, has witnessed a significant spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI), reaching record levels and glowing concerns among environmentalists, health experts, and the general public alike. The worsening air quality poses a serious threat to......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Dhaka residents are warned to avoid the horrors of air pollution

Desk ReporterJanuary 7, 2024

January 7, 2024109

Dhaka residents are warned to avoid the horrors of air pollution A letter has been sent to the Department of Environment, Bangladesh, to start an alert system to protect Dhaka residents from the dangers of air pollution. On December 31, 2023, the Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) sent this letter......

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