Environment
Probe committee for power, energy sector graft urges people to submit complaints
The National Review Committee (NRC) urged people to submit their complaints and relevant documents to help investigate deals signed under the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act, 2010 during the previous Awami League regime
A horn-free Dhaka from Dec: Rizwana
The government is set to implement a gradual ban on vehicle honking across Dhaka city by December, with the goal of making the entire capital a “quiet zone” by early next year, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment ministry.
Bangladesh-India-Nepal tripartite deal to export power to be inked Thursday
Earlier, the agreement was scheduled for July 28, which was postponed due to political turmoil and a change of government in Bangladesh
No safari park in Lathitila forest reserve in Moulvibazar
The committee recommended cancelling the project, stating that the Lathitila Forest is part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot and serves as an elephant corridor
Up to three low pressure areas may form in the Bay in October: Met office
One of those could develop into depression or cyclone
Moderate rain, thundershowers likely across country, temperatures may drop
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra asked to hoist cautionary signal 3
Students' movement releases audit report on emergency relief fund
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement released a report after an audit on the emergency relief fund raised for the flood victims at Dhaka University's TSC
Ban on poly bags: Mixed reactions in some shops
The price of alternative bags, mostly made from jute or paper, was found to be between Tk 6-30 across different supermarkets
Dhaka air worst in the world
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 227 at 9:00am yesterday. Today’s air was classified as “very unhealthy”.
Rivers around Dhaka stay heavily polluted
Rivers around Dhaka city remain seriously polluted despite some measures that have been taken over the years to curb water pollution, according to a recent study.
Unfit vehicles, brick kilns, dust pollution responsible for air pollution: Tazul Islam
LGRD Minister Tazul Islam today told parliament that the main causes of air pollution are unfit vehicles, black smoke emitted from factories and brick kilns, and dust pollution caused by urbanisation
Rooppur power plant to receive equipment for radiation monitoring soon
23 units of the monitoring systems have already been shipped from Russia
Ex-US envoy Haas joins Excelerate Energy
Former US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas has undertaken the role of strategic advisor at Excelerate Energy -- which runs a floating regasification unit that processes around 50 percent of liquified natural gas (LNG) imported by Bangladesh.
EBL, German embassy team up for Climate Change Action Award
The award will promote climate change adaptation and mitigation
At least hundred killed, scores missing as hurricane Helene lashes US
Western North Carolina residents faced a "post-apocalyptic" landscape on Monday in the wake of hurricane Helene, with hundreds of people still missing and residents struggling amid flooded roads and a lack of basic services
Harris, Trump 2024 campaigns interrupted by Hurricane Helene
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene interrupted the campaigns of presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Monday after Harris cut short a campaign trip to fly back to Washington and Trump visited a storm-hit city in the battleground state of Georgia
Rain may continue till Thursday: BMD
Light to moderate rain or thunder showers is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet
Flood situation in Teesta shoals remains unchanged despite water receding
Although floodwaters have begun to recede, the flood situation in Teesta shoal in parts of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram remains unchanged
WB to give $300m for clean air project
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that the World Bank will provide USD 300 million to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).
Landslides, floods: Death toll in Nepal hits 151
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said yesterday.
Flood in north: Over 60,000 stranded in two districts
Over 60,000 people in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have been marooned by floodwater as vast tracks of low-lying areas in northern districts have been inundated due to heavy rainfall and onrushing water from upstream.