climate change

Cars are killing Earth, in more ways than we think

Cars are harmful to our health and to our environment.

Banks face higher risks without swift climate action: BB

Banks could face financial risks unless immediate climate action is taken, said the Bangladesh Bank (BB) in its first climate stress testing report published yesterday.

Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up

Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.

Earth Day 2025 / The role that the financial sector can play to combat climate change

The theme for this year is “Our Power, Our Planet.”

We must adopt climate-smart urea management

Nitrogen runoff from excessive urea application contributes to water pollution and eutrophication

Fusion energy: The holy grail of clean power

The Earth possesses virtually inexhaustible reserves of the raw materials—deuterium and tritium—essential for a fusion reactor.

The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

Carbon emissions, climate change, and the cacao tree

In conversation with Shams-il Arefin Islam where he talks about his work and sheds light on how the cacao tree acts as an early climate alarm bell.

Bangladeshi climate migrants end up in modern slavery

For thousands of Bangladeshis fleeing climate disasters, migration offers a desperate escape but at a grievous cost.

September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023

How did our air get even worse?

The government can no longer ignore this growing health hazard.

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

Lacking moral capital to overcome climate paralysis

Amidst what the UN chief dubs “an era of global boiling,” we stand at the abyss of a paradigm cataclysm, yet remain paralysed in our actions. 

September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023

The many tactics of climate change deniers

So what can be done to counter the cock and bull stories of this breed of climate change deniers?

September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023

World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice

What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.

September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023

Rising tides, sinking chalkboards: How climate change threatens Bangladesh's primary education

Climate change affects children and their education through several channels.

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

Rich countries can gain a lot by helping Bangladesh

Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

“We are committed to achieving net zero emissions”

The Daily Star (TDS): Your bank has been recognized as one of the Top Banks and Financial Institutions in the ‘Sustainability Rating 2022’ by the Bangladesh Bank. What are the most innovative and impactful sustainable financing products or strategies you have adopted to achieve this recognition?

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

“Working diligently to introduce green bonds”

The Daily Star (TDS): Your bank has been recognized as one of the Top Banks and Financial Institutions in ‘Sustainability Rating 2022’ by the Bangladesh Bank. What are the most innovative and impactful sustainable financing products or strategies you have adopted to achieve this recognition?

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

“We aim for a significant national impact”

The Daily Star (TDS): Your institution has been recognized as one of the Top Banks and Financial Institutions in the ‘Sustainability Rating 2022’ by the Bangladesh Bank. What were the most innovative and impactful sustainable financing products or strategies you adopted to achieve this recognition?

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

"The future will be green"

The Daily Star (TDS): Your bank has been recognized as one of the Top Banks and Financial Institutions in the 'Sustainability Rating 2022' by the Bangladesh Bank.