Environment

Environment

49th anniversary of Farakka Long March observed

The event, organised by the Farakka Long March 49th Anniversary Celebration Committee, commenced with a rally from Rajshahi College to Zero Point and back at 3:30pm

1d ago

Forest marbles …

A magnificent marbled cat spotted in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. First recorded in Bangladesh in 2014, these rare and elusive felines inhabit the dense evergreen forests of Sylhet, Chattogram, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

2d ago

Govt bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni

In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings

2d ago

Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA

He went there on leave to see his ailing wife

2d ago

BMD issues lightning alert for parts of Dhaka, surrounding districts

The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts

2d ago

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Fry, Greece: USGS

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage

3d ago

Waterlogging in Ctg a 'man-made' problem: Adviser Fouzul

He said this while inspecting progress of Birza Khal’s excavation and cleanliness activities

4d ago

Jashore hatcheries suffer as temperatures soar

The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week

4d ago

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning

Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 304 at 09:04am today

49th anniversary of Farakka Long March observed

The event, organised by the Farakka Long March 49th Anniversary Celebration Committee, commenced with a rally from Rajshahi College to Zero Point and back at 3:30pm

1d ago

Forest marbles …

A magnificent marbled cat spotted in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. First recorded in Bangladesh in 2014, these rare and elusive felines inhabit the dense evergreen forests of Sylhet, Chattogram, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

2d ago

Govt bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni

In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings

2d ago

Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA

He went there on leave to see his ailing wife

2d ago

BMD issues lightning alert for parts of Dhaka, surrounding districts

The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts

2d ago

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Fry, Greece: USGS

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage

3d ago

Waterlogging in Ctg a 'man-made' problem: Adviser Fouzul

He said this while inspecting progress of Birza Khal’s excavation and cleanliness activities

4d ago

Jashore hatcheries suffer as temperatures soar

The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week

4d ago

Declare Ctg Circuit House ground open courtyard: Forum for Planned Ctg

The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday

5d ago

No new industries within 10km of Sundarbans ECA

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.

5d ago