Environment

Environment

Crocodile fitted with satellite transmitter released in the Sundarbans

The seven-foot-long, 12-year-old crocodile was released in the wild in the presence of officials from the Forest Department.

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74 wild animals rescued from Swapnopuri Park in Dinajpur

The rescued animals include Hoolock Gibbons, Asiatic Black Bears, Capped Langurs, Greater Hornbills, Slow Lorises, otters and various species of snakes and turtles

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Rare Asiatic black bear spotted in Satchari park

A rare Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), also known as the “moon bear,” has been spotted in the dense forest of Satchari National Park in Chunarughat upazila, Habiganj.

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Air pollution in Dhaka 18 times above global limit

The average concentration of PM2.5 particles -- the most harmful air pollutants -- in Dhaka is about 18 times higher than the global health standard, leaving millions of residents struggling for relief.

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Preserve rivers by adopting equitable water-sharing policies

Speakers say at water conference in Kuakata

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Naogaon records lowest temperature of 8.6 degrees today

Dhaka's minimum temperature stood at 13.6 degrees Celsius this morning, according to BMD's latest weather bulletin.

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BIDA provides clarification on LNG agreement with US firm

Non-binding heads of agreement with Argent LNG marks first step in negotiation

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Number of birds rises at Baikka Beel

The Bangladesh Bird Club has completed its annual bird census at Baikka Beel Sanctuary in Moulvibazar’s Hail Haor, recording a significant increase in bird numbers.

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Thanchi brick kiln fined twice in a week

On January 14, a mobile court conducted a raid at Sangu Brickfield (SBM), the only brick kiln in Thanchi upazila and fined it Tk 100,000

Youth participation must for making anti-polythene drive success: Rizwana

Everyone must come forward to encourage the use of environment alternatives to polythene, says the environment adviser

DoE urges Dhaka dwellers to wear masks amid alarming AQI level

"Wearing a face mask outdoors is mandatory," said a DoE press release issued today.

A step forward for elephant conservation

The pre-dawn silence in Hajigaon, a village situated on the green hills of Chattogram’s Karnaphuli upazila, is often shattered by the distant rumble of a colossal presence.

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Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of country: BMD

Lowest temperature for today recorded at Dinajpur

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Climate Crisis: 33m schoolchildren affected last year

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, disrupted the education of at least 247 million schoolchildren across 77 countries in 2024.

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Over 1,200 birds released in Bagerhat

Over 1,200 birds that had been illegally captured and trapped were rescued and released by officials in Bagerhat’s Mollahat upazila today

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Coal production at Barapukuria resumes after 43 days

Coal production at Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited resumed last night following a 43-day suspension for relocating equipment, said Khan Mohammad Zafor Sadiq, general manager (operation-mine) of BCMCL

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Bishkhali River: Encroachment, legal dispute delay dredging

The Bangladesh Water Development Board launched the Tk 45 crore project in 2023 to dredge a 24-km stretch between Morrelganj and Kachua upazilas, aiming to resolve water shortages and boost agricultural productivity

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Jashore's Chaugachha upazila: Brick kilns wreak havoc on environment

Smoke and ash from three brick kilns in Chaugachha upazila of Jashore -- Waziullah Bricks, Sunny Bricks, and Hashem Brick Kiln -- are causing extensive damage to the environment and local agriculture

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Nature Quest

Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl spotted in the wilderness of Hazarikhil in Fatikchhari of Chattogram. The majestic bird with a formidable appearance is also known as forest eagle-owl.

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Thousands of trees 'felled' from Moheshkhali forest

Trees felled under the pretext of an auction citing Cyclone Hamoon damage

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Govt initiates plan to manage dog population, protect biodiversity on St Martin’s

The government has initiated measures to manage the dog population on St Martin's Island to conserve its environment and biodiversity, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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