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.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

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.

February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024

A river indistinguishable from a canal is no river

Plight of the Karatoya highlights the pitiful state of our rivers

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

How climate agreements and trade measures go together

We should direct our energies towards negotiating agreements that can achieve progress in narrow, but crucial, economic sectors.

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.