Environment

Environment

6.1-magnitude quake hits off southern Philippines

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said

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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.

8h ago

Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Mongla and Cox's Bazar have been advised to show number-3 signal

16h ago

Saviours of the swamps

A yellow monitor lizard slithers through a waterbody in Khulna’s Bilpabla. Also known as the golden monitor, these reptiles are found across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and parts of Pakistan.

1d 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.

1d 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

1d ago

Stop destroying nature, plant trees instead

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged all to avoid destroying nature and stop the production and use of single-use plastic products and come together to plant trees and create a beautiful environment for the generations to come.

2d ago

Monsoon rains expected to linger for 5 days: met office

Some regions may see heavier rain in next 2-3 days

2d 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

RMMRU unveils displacement framework for climate vulnerable countries

The framework, inspired by Bangladesh's own national strategy, will be formally proposed at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, for adoption by other CVF members

4d ago

BELA for urgent policy reform to protect forestlands

A newly drafted policy brief by BELA highlights the need for legal updates and sustainable forest management

4d ago

Power returns to parts of capital after 2.5-hr blackout

Till the filing of the report at 12:30am, most of the areas were still out of electricity

5d ago

Rizwana calls for constant efforts for normal flow of Dhaka canals

The adviser inspected the canal cleaning drive and encouraged the volunteers

6d ago

Faridpur farmer dies of snakebite

The deceased is Kawsar Bhuiyan, 34

1w ago

Baby’s day out

An olive ridley hatchling swims into the Bay of Bengal after hatching on the shores of Saint Martin’s Island - one of the last remaining nesting grounds for marine turtles,

1w ago

Govt unveils new renewable energy policy

Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030

1w ago

21 individuals, institutions named for 'National Tree Plantation Award 2024'

The award recognises outstanding contributions to tree plantation and greenery initiatives

1w ago

Rain likely over the next four to five days

The low pressure area over the southwestern region of Bangladesh and adjoining areas has intensified

1w ago

First monsoon downpour submerges Khulna

The first heavy downpour of this monsoon since Monday has left most areas of Khulna city under knee-deep water, while adjoining low-lying areas were submerged under waist-high water -- exposing the inefficacy of the Tk 823 crore drainage improvement project of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).

1w ago