Natural resources

Natural resources

Sundarbans: Three-month fishing, tourism ban from June 1

Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in the Sundarbans for three months to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.

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Woman killed in elephant attack

A woman died after a herd of elephants attacked her home in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early yesterday.

7h ago

Palm trees bring prosperity to Burirchar residents

Palm trees grow naturally along roadsides and orchard edges

2d ago

Gas supply suspended in parts of Narayanganj for 11 hours tomorrow

The gas supply for all types of consumers in some areas of Narayanganj will be completely suspended for 11 hours starting from 8:00am tomorrow.

2d ago

Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong

A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean

3d ago

Locals demand permanent embankment on Netai river

Residents along the banks of the Netai river in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila have expressed concern over possible flooding during the monsoon and demanded the construction of a permanent river protection embankment

6d ago

Burmese python rescued at CU

Released into forest

1w ago

Vaccine shortage leaves Ctg vulnerable to rabies threat

Experts suggest urgent Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release method

1w ago

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.

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Survey at Patharia forest begins after 103 years

Despite being declared a protected area in 1920, the Patharia Hills Reserve Forest in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar has never been surveyed, leading to multiple disputes and numerous instances of encroachment.

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World Rivers Day observed in Patuakhali, Barguna

The World Rivers Day was observed today with separate programmes in Patuakhali and Barguna districts..Environmental organisations Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dharitri Rakshay Amra (Dhara) organised these events

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Bangladesh to sign deal to import power from Nepal soon: adviser

Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan

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4 cases filed for razing 18,000cft of hills in Chattogram

Four cases have been filed over razing a total of 18,000 cubic feet of several hills in Latifpur area in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila yesterday

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Govt trying to solve power cuts within 2-3 weeks: Rizwana

The interim government is trying to solve the power outage problem within the next two-three weeks, Adviser for Environment and also Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan said yesterday

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Reformation to power, energy sector: BWGED places 16-point proposals

Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development today proposed 16-point proposals for reforming the power and energy sector to ensure good governance, transparency and sustainable development to the sector

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Bangladesh and China committed to cooperation in water management: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today that China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservancy system, and enhancing data sharing during floods.

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Shahnewaz Parvez made Titas MD

Petrobangla issued the office order today, saying that the appointment is temporary

8m ago

Production fully suspended at Barapukuria power plant due to technical glitch

The shutdown has led to further power outages as the plant has the capacity to produce 275-megawatt of electricity.

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