Environment
Amidst a plastic pollution crisis, locals living near Buriganga take up recycling projects
A visit to the banks of the Buriganga River offers a stark glimpse into the plastic pollution crisis in Bangladesh
Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka ranked third on the global list of cities with the worst air quality this morning
Global warming threshold could be hit temporarily in 2024
Global average temperature could temporarily cross a 1.5-degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) threshold next year, Britain's Met Office said on Friday, a milestone in climate history that could raise alarm at the COP28 summit being held in Dubai
Dhaka feels winter chills
Following bouts of light rain over the last couple of days, the age-old question of when will winter arrive might finally have its answer.
Get out of comfort zones, work together
COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber yesterday urged countries to get out of their comfort zones and work together to reach agreement before the two-week summit ends.
Who are giving us earthquake data?
BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved
ADB lends $400m to support climate priorities in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Bangladesh government's implementation of its National Adaptation Plan 2023–2050 and the Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve climate-focused, inclusive development
Nature Quest / The three musketeers
Something caught the attention of three Asian green bee-eaters in Chattogram's Karnaphuli
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world today
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world Friday morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 323 at 9:30am, Dhaka's air remained in the 'hazardous' zone, according to IQAir
Climate Change: ‘Over 130m at risk in Bangladesh’
A workshop organised by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) in Rangpur highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on public health and the economy in Bangladesh.
‘Michaung’ weakens, winter looms
Grey clouds crowding the sky. The sun yet to shine. Gloominess all around, seemingly reminding of monsoon. This weather is the impact of Cyclone Michaung, which is gradually losing its strength and turning into a depression over northeast Telangana of India.
Wasa Water ATM Booths: No longer a low-cost solution to drinking water
Water prices at Dhaka Wasa’s water ATM booths have doubled recently, much to the dismay of residents.
World needs to focus on phasing out coal: UAE
The world needs to focus on phasing out coal, United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said yesterday on the sidelines of the COP28 climate summit.
Pakistan zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack
A zoo in Pakistan has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine cleaning, officials said today
Nuclear sector must overcome decades of stagnation to meet COP28 tripling goal
The global nuclear industry got a morale boost at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai after more than 20 nations vowed to triple capacity by 2050.
Dhaka, other parts may see daylong rain today
Dhaka and many other parts of the country have been witnessing rain since early hours of today under the influence of Cyclonic storm Michaung
Dhaka stares down the barrel of water
Once widely abundant, the freshwater for Dhaka dwellers continues to deplete at a dramatic rate and may disappear far below the ground.
UN climate chief slams ‘posturing’ at COP28 talks
UN climate chief Simon Stiell accused nations of “posturing” at the COP28 talks in Dubai yesterday and urged them to reach an ambitious deal to ensure the world meets its targets against global warming.
In CHT, solar smile comes at a cost
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the government-run CHT Development Board undertook a Tk 217 crore project to bring the entire CHT area under electricity coverage.
