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Working to reduce visible waste to zero in Narayanganj district Town

Desk ReporterMay 4, 2025May 5, 2025

May 4, 2025May 5, 202551

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......

Gazipur at Bangladesh is facing an environmental disaster due to urbanization and industrialization

Desk ReporterApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025April 29, 202593

Gazipur at Bangladesh is facing an environmental disaster due to urbanization and industrialization Gazipur is facing environmental threats due to unplanned urbanization and industrialization. From 2000 to 2023, 60 percent of Gazipur’s forests have been deforested and 50 percent of its water bodies have been encroached upon. A study titled......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics Environmental Features Environmental Science Khandaker Muntasir Hossain

Can the Sponge City Concept be a Sustainable Solution for Water Management in Dhaka?

Desk ReporterApril 28, 2025April 29, 2025

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025164

Can the Sponge City Concept be a Sustainable Solution for Water Management in Dhaka? Khandaker Muntasir Hossain Urbanization in Dhaka has led to an increasing demand for infrastructure and resources. However, Dhaka is also highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The Sponge City concept, which originated in China, can be......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Construction materials should be covered to prevent air pollution: Environment Advisor, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterApril 28, 2025April 29, 2025

April 28, 2025April 29, 202578

Construction materials should be covered to prevent air pollution: Environment Advisor, Bangladesh Syeda Rizwana Hasan, advisor to the Ministries of Environment and Water Resources, Bangladesh, announced that legal action will be taken against anyone who burns waste in open areas like Matuail landfill and Aminbazar landfill. Action will be taken......

Bangladesh Environmental Problems Environmental Science

Salinity in agricultural land in Bangladesh, has increased 6 times due to climate change

Desk ReporterApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025April 25, 202598

Salinity in agricultural land in Bangladesh, has increased 6 times due to climate change The normal level of salt in agricultural land in coastal areas is considered to be 7.5 degrees of salinity (DS). Climate change has caused salt contamination in agricultural land in Satkhira’s coastal area of Bangladesh, reaching......

Bangladesh Environment Pollution

Climate strike held in Khulna University to prevent adverse effects of climate change

Desk ReporterApril 24, 2025April 25, 2025

April 24, 2025April 25, 202556

Climate strike held in Khulna University to prevent adverse effects of climate change Young climate activists staged a climate strike at Khulna University (KU)in Bangladesh’s Hadi Chattar, calling for action against climate change, energy security, and the growth of renewable energy. At that time, young climate activists filled the gathering......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Standing in the water in Satkhira, Bangladesh, demanding climate justice

Desk ReporterApril 23, 2025

April 23, 202570

Standing in the water in Satkhira, Bangladesh, demanding climate justice The volunteer organization ‘Volunteers for Bangladesh’ has held a ‘Global Climate Strike’ program in Satkhira to protect the world from the terrible effects of climate change and to demand a sustainable environment. On April 17th, at 10:30 am, young members......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Youth human chain demanding increased investment in renewable energy to combat climate change

Desk ReporterApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025April 23, 202556

Youth human chain demanding increased investment in renewable energy to combat climate change Volunteer for Environment International (vfe) organized a protest and human chain with 3,000 youths demanding more investment in renewable energy and climate justice to protect the future. The program was held on Manik Mia Avenue Road in......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental crime

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke

Desk ReporterApril 20, 2025April 21, 2025

April 20, 2025April 21, 202564

Illegal brick kilns are seriously polluting the environment due to black smoke Illegal brick kilns have become a serious threat to the environment in different parts of Bangladesh. Unapproved brick kilns are harming the environment and hindering the government’s revenue collection. The environment is heavily polluted from burning wood, tires,......

Bangladesh Environment Protection

Bangladesh calls for regional concerted action to tackle plastic pollution in the ocean

Desk ReporterApril 19, 2025April 21, 2025

April 19, 2025April 21, 202599

Bangladesh calls for regional concerted action to tackle plastic pollution in the ocean Bangladesh has called for regional concerted action to tackle plastic pollution in the rivers and oceans of South Asia. Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bangladesh, called for action at......

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