Natural resources

Natural resources

Delayed canal project leaves 3,000 farmers in dire straits

The project deadline was initially set for December 30, 2024

1w ago

Pirojpur shitalpati makers struggle to survive

Around 45 families in Subidpur village are still engaged in making shitalpati

1w ago

12kg LPG cylinder price decreased by Tk 39 from today

The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder last month was Tk 1,403

1w ago

Bangladesh clears all dues to Adani Power

Bangladesh Bank officials said Adani Power's largest single payment was cleared so far in June

1w ago

Eastern Refinery's second unit to be built with govt funding

BPC plans two more refineries in Matarbari and Payra

1w ago

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

2w ago

Install solar panels on all govt building rooftops: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday instructed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings in the country.

2w ago

Leopard caught on camera in Bandarban forest for first time in 10 years

Camera traps were installed throughout the forest to monitor bears and other wildlife

2w ago

Case filed over killing elephant in Ctg

According to the case statement, the duo, along with several unidentified accomplices, attacked the elephant with sharp weapons until it died on April 6

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LPG price to remain unchanged in April

The new price will be effective from 6:00pm today

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Fire at the Sundarbans: More time needed to fully extinguish flame

Ten units from Fire Service with the Forest Department are actively working to put out the fire

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Tiger dies jumping off truck 'while being trafficked'

A tiger died of injuries after it jumped off a moving truck while allegedly being trafficked in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore yesterday

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Fire breaks out in Sundarbans

A fire broke out in the Sundarbans early yesterday but no water could be sprayed on the blaze even after 12 hours due to the lack of a nearby water source.

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Elephant electrocuted to death in Sherpur

Police arrested Ziaur Rahman, 35, a farmer of Somoschura area, for laying out electric wire

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Curb Pollution, wildlife crimes to save the Sundarbans: environmentalists

The programme, held today at the mangrove forest of Mongla Government College, called for an immediate ban on the use of poison in rivers and canals, an end to deer poaching, and the cancellation of all forest-destroying projects

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HC orders suspension of tender for third LNG terminal

The High Court today directed the authorities not to proceed with the tender process for establishing a third LNG terminal at Maheshkhali in the Bay of Bengal until its further order

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Lesser Whistling Duck population increases at JU

Winter has passed, and spring is in full bloom at Jahangirnagar University.

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Telmachhara forest: Water crisis drives wildlife to human settlements

Facing an acute water shortage, wild animals in Telmachhara Forest, located in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj, are flocking to artificial water reservoirs near human settlements.

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