Pollution
A dumping zone called Manu river
The Manu river in Moulvibazar is facing severe pollution as various types of waste, including household garbage, are routinely dumped along its banks.
Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health
The latest round of UN climate talks begin next week during what is expected to be the hottest year in recorded history
Air Pollution: Govt launches action plan
The government developed a National Air Quality Management Action Plan for strategic actions to tackle the sources of air pollution, improve air monitoring, and enhance enforcement mechanisms, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today
Environment adviser launches action plan to tackle air pollution
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the government developed a National Air Quality Management Action Plan for strategic actions to tackle the sources of air pollution, improve air monitoring, and enhance enforcement mechanisms
Dhaka's air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka's air continues to be unhealthy as it ranked 3rd on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 164 at 8:59am this morning
Probe allegations of importing pesticides from unregistered, illegal sources: HC
Secretaries at the ministries of agriculture, commerce and environment and chairman of national board of revenue have been ordered to conduct the inquiry and to submit a report to the HC in 60 days
Enforcing laws, creating awareness essential to reduce plastic use
Speakers at the event, emphasised the need to reduce plastic waste generation and enforcing the ban more effectively this time
India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites
Almost 60,000 vehicles and more than 7,500 building sites were fined
Take outdated vehicles off the road in six months
The government yesterday set a six-month timeframe for removing all outdated vehicles from Dhaka after a meeting with transport owners.
Dhaka's air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fourth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 169 at 9:00am today
What exactly is smog? Is it the reason the sky is hazy and grey today?
For now, the best we can do is wear masks when we're outside, and close our windows
Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking
Dhaka's air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka's air continues to be unhealthy as it ranked 4th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 186 at 9:00am today
Dhaka’s air pollution reaches alarming level: research
A recent study published in GSC Advanced Research and Reviews reveals an alarming level of air pollution in Dhaka, posing a severe threat to public health and the city's economy
Dhaka air worst in the world
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 227 at 9:00am yesterday. Today’s air was classified as “very unhealthy”.
Rivers around Dhaka stay heavily polluted
Rivers around Dhaka city remain seriously polluted despite some measures that have been taken over the years to curb water pollution, according to a recent study.
No honking in airport areas starting October 1
CAAB announced a plan to make the airport and surrounding areas noise-free. This initiative will cover a 3km stretch from Le Méridien Hotel to Scholastica School, prohibiting the use of vehicle horns.
No permit for new brick kilns; 3,491 illegal ones to be shut down: environment adviser
She also emphasised strict action against corruption within the Department of Environment