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Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health

Desk ReporterApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025April 8, 202517

Water pollution is a major threat to the environment and human health Water pollution is caused in water bodies by human activities. Water bodies refer to lakes, rivers, seas, and groundwater. The presence of pollutants in water in the natural environment is called water pollution. If inadequately treated wastewater accumulates......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution Environmental Science

The use of plastic products is increasing at an alarming rate

Desk ReporterApril 7, 2025April 8, 2025

April 7, 2025April 8, 202525

The use of plastic products is increasing at an alarming rate Plastic has changed our lifestyle to a large extent, and has changed the world as well. From toothbrushes in the morning to most of what is used throughout the day, plastic is used. Plastic is not biodegradable. Plastic bottles......

Bangladesh Environmental Science International Environment

Rising Temperatures and Heatwaves Cause Sea Level Rise

Desk ReporterApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025April 5, 202536

Rising Temperatures and Heatwaves Cause Sea Level Rise The year 2024 was recorded as the hottest year in history due to unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases. The extreme heat and rising temperatures have led to the rapid melting of glaciers across the world, including in the Arctic and Antarctic regions,......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day 2025 Celebrated with Due Dignity

Desk ReporterApril 5, 2025April 8, 2025

April 5, 2025April 8, 202551

14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day 2025 Celebrated with Due Dignity April 4, 2025, marked the celebration of the 14th Bangladesh Bicycle Lane Day, taking place on the first Friday of the month. Bicycle and environmental enthusiasts in Dhaka gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar at 10 am for a short......

Bangladesh Biodiversity Climate Environmental Economics

Agriculture and Biodiversity at Risk Due to Global Warming

Desk ReporterApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025April 4, 202541

Agriculture and Biodiversity at Risk Due to Global Warming The agriculture and biodiversity of Bangladesh are facing a severe crisis due to global warming and water scarcity. For the past six years, the pump house of the country’s largest irrigation project, the Ganges-Kapotksha (GK) Irrigation Scheme, has been non-functional. As......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

To build an inclusive and equitable Dhaka city now the time implementing the DAP

Desk ReporterApril 1, 2025

April 1, 202534

To build an inclusive and equitable Dhaka city now the time implementing the DAP Dhaka ranks 166th out of 173 cities in the list of livable cities. According to the list published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Dhaka’s livability is almost at the bottom. With the aim of building a......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics

New crisis over groundwater, farmers worried

Desk ReporterMarch 31, 2025April 1, 2025

March 31, 2025April 1, 202531

New crisis over groundwater, farmers worried The groundwater level is going down in most of the Upazilas in the northern part of Bangladesh. People are worried. Agriculture is under threat. Native fish species are disappearing as water in water bodies dries up. The environment is being endangered. Even before the......

Bangladesh Environmental crime

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling

Desk ReporterMarch 30, 2025April 1, 2025

March 30, 2025April 1, 202526

Kohelia River in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, is dying due to encroachment, pollution, and filling The Kohelia River flows through Kalamarchhara, Matarbari and Dhalghata in Moheshkhali Upazila of Cox’s Bazar. It has been flowing at its own pace with the tides for ages. In its heyday, Kohelia was a rushing stream.......

Bangladesh Environmental Features

Income potential from leather waste

Desk ReporterMarch 29, 2025

March 29, 202532

Income potential from leather waste In Hemayetpur, Savar, Dhaka, where the tannery industry is located, foul-smelling solid waste is falling into the Dhaleshwari River. It also contains liquid mixed with cancer-causing chromium. Therefore, the air in that area is also not good. The entire environment here has become polluted. However,......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental crime

Twenty-one environmental organizations form a human chain to protect rivers in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMarch 27, 2025

March 27, 202537

Twenty-one environmental organizations form a human chain to protect rivers in Bangladesh Twenty-one Bangladeshi environmental organizations have made 11 demands, including the clearing and cleaning of all rivers and canals nationwide. The 21 organizations, including Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA), BARCIK, Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS), Association for Land Reform......

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