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Bangladesh Government is spending 6-7% of its Annual Budget on Climate Change Adaptation

Desk ReporterMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022145

Bangladesh Government is spending 6-7% of its Annual Budget on Climate Change Adaptation: Minister of Environment, Bangladesh Md. Shahab Uddin, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Bangladesh, has said, “The government is spending about 6 to 7 percent of the annual budget on climate change adaptation. Seventy-five percent......

The private sector needs to be more proactive in addressing disaster risk

Desk ReporterMay 26, 2022

May 26, 2022159

The private sector needs to be more proactive in addressing disaster risk Disasters endanger the people of any country as well as the private sector. The coping strategy requires coordination and collaboration between Disaster risk reduction (DRR) and development partners, academics, and the private sector. Patriot Emergency Response Team (PERT)......

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The government is taking measures to protect women in any disaster

Desk ReporterMay 23, 2022

May 23, 2022110

The government is taking measures to protect women in any disaster: Bangladesh Environment Minister Md. Shahab Uddin, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Bangladesh, said, “Despite limited resources, Bangladesh has taken many practical steps to protect women at risk of natural disasters. The government is making every effort......

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Air pollution starts worsening again after the Eid holiday in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 21, 2022May 23, 2022

May 21, 2022May 23, 2022119

Air pollution starts worsening again after the Eid holiday in Dhaka, Bangladesh Although air pollution in Dhaka decreased during the Eid holidays, it increased again after the Eid al-Fitr festival. According to the Air quality index (AQI Index), a US-based international organization for air quality verification, air pollution levels in......

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A new project commenced on protecting the environment of the Sundarbans and the Wetlands in Sylhet

Desk ReporterMay 19, 2022

May 19, 2022212

A new project commenced on protecting the environment of the Sundarbans and the Wetlands in Sylhet A new project to protect the biodiversity of the Sundarbans and the essential wetlands (Haors) of Sylhet has started recently. The project will work to improve the livelihood of the local people by protecting......

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Legal action should take against the people who cutting down the hills illegally- Environment Minister, Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 14, 2022May 14, 2022

May 14, 2022May 14, 202273

Legal action should take against the people who cutting down the hills illegally- Environment Minister, Bangladesh Md. Shahab Uddin, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Bangladesh, said, “Legal action should take against those who cut down the hills illegally. Everyone should be vocal against the occupiers of forests,......

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Department of Environment (Bangladesh) has become useless due to bureaucracy, lack of modern technology and audit, and lack of professional skills: Transparency International Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 13, 2022

May 13, 2022173

Department of Environment (Bangladesh) has become useless due to bureaucracy, lack of modern technology and audit, and lack of professional skills: Transparency International Bangladesh Environmental pollution in the country has increased to alarming levels. Especially the condition of other commercial areas, including the capital Dhaka is the worst. Industrial pollution......

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Bangladesh will sign all the International Environmental Agreements

Desk ReporterMay 11, 2022May 20, 2022

May 11, 2022May 20, 2022475

Bangladesh will sign all the International Environmental Agreements: Minister of Environment, Bangladesh Md Shahab Uddin, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bangladesh, said, “As part of international initiatives to protect the environment, Bangladesh has ratified and supported the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Framework Convention on Climate......

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BELA issued Legal notice to Bangladesh’s high officials to stop unauthorized stone breaking machine

Desk ReporterMay 10, 2022

May 10, 2022355

BELA issued Legal notice to Bangladesh’s high officials to stop unauthorized stone breaking machine Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) has issued legal notices to 21 government officials, including Superintendent of Police Mizanur Rahman and Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Hossain, to stop unauthorized stone-breaking machines in four Upazilas of Sunamganj. Lawyer S......

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Filling up the canals and reservoirs threatening the environment in Bangladesh

Desk ReporterMay 4, 2022

May 4, 2022332

Filling up the canals and reservoirs threatening the environment in Bangladesh The main reason for waterlogging in the country’s cities is the occupation or filling of canals and reservoirs. Despite the government’s repeated instructions in this regard, no one is obeying. Even government agencies ignore all laws and regulations and......

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