climate change

Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity

Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.

ADB approves $71m loan to improve flood control in Gopalganj, Madaripur

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $71 million loan to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change

Apparel sector must adapt to climate crisis

Climate-adaptive measures are vital for the sector’s future

Opinion / Climate change is fuelling child marriage in Bangladesh

Climate change adaptation programmes must support efforts that promote greater access to quality education for adolescent girls.

If a dam must be built, it must be built right

Bagerhat dredging/dam project shows why strategic foresight is key

So much investment in arms, so little in saving the planet

The world should pay heed to PM's appeal for climate action

Stop arms race, focus on climate financing, PM urges int’l community

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged world leaders yesterday to end the arms race and instead use the money to combat climate change.

Rising Sea Levels: 9 lakh in south may be displaced by 2050

Sea level rise may displace almost nine lakh people from southern Bangladesh by 2050, because their homes and livelihood will be jeopardised.

A river indistinguishable from a canal is no river

Plight of the Karatoya highlights the pitiful state of our rivers

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Coping with climate anxiety: The struggles of Bangladeshi youth

Experts predict that we will face more unpredictable weather events in the coming year due to climate change.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Why Bangladesh is seeing such a cold winter

There is growing scientific evidence that the intense cold waves are an outcome of human-induced climate change.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Overcoming our environmental policy inertia

A list of major environmental policy initiatives in Bangladesh that have been stuck in a limbo for many years

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says

YouTube has been accused of making millions from ads of climate change denial channels, according to a report

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

US climate envoy Kerry stepping down to help Biden campaign: reports

The former secretary of state and senator has spent the last three years liaising with other countries to up commitments on climate change, including at the most recent COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai.

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

A success story that remains incomplete

Triumphs in agricultural farming contrast with plight of farmers, consumers

December 25, 2023
December 25, 2023

Climate change and unplanned development are creating a new set of damaging risks

The Daily Star (TDS): Congratulations on being honored with the prestigious 2023 AXA IM Research Award. We are eager to learn more about the specific accomplishments that led to this recognition and the impactful work for which you are being celebrated.

December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023

What do the end-of-the-world narratives tell us about the climate crisis?

Thinking of the roles of narratives in responding to the climate crisis, the most obvious one that comes to mind is the effective reach of narratives that connect us to the crisis, emotionally and intellectually.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Are we stealing youth from the young?

Are we hiding society’s structural failures by using the young as a shield?

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Greenhouse gas emission from farm sector likely to rise

Former BIDS research director M Asaduzzaman says in a paper

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