Environment
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Extinct Bharardaho Beel becomes sanctuary for birds, fish, animals
Nov 25, 2024The Bharardaho Beel, which has breathtaking natural beauty, has been re-excavated and is now a true sanctuary for migratory and extinct native birds, fish, animals, and insects. With the help of a vast, verdant forest encircling... -
Rizwana calls for urgent global action to address escalating climate crisis
Nov 19, 2024Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser for the environment, forests, and climate change, called on the world community to respect the Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) principle today. “Delaying action until after 2030 is not an option. To keep... -
Met office predicts dry weather across country
Nov 16, 2024Starting at 9 a.m. today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted that the country’s skies would be partly cloudy and dry for the next 24 hours. “The country may experience a small drop in daytime and... -
Multiple measures taken for effective disaster management
Nov 15, 2024In its first 100 days since entering office on August 8, the interim government has implemented practical disaster management and relief efforts in the wake of the August 5 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina’s dictatorship due to... -
India’s capital shuts all primary schools due to smog
Nov 15, 2024On Thursday night, New Delhi, the capital of India, issued an order for all primary schools to close till further notice because of the deteriorating air pollution in the expansive metropolis. Chief minister Atishi, who uses... -
Dream to achieve goals in life, Prof Yunus tells youths at COP29
Nov 14, 2024Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser, urged young people today to dream big in order to accomplish their life goals because dreams have great power. “You have to dream . . . the dream is the most... -
Rizwana to visit submerged Bhabodah area tomorrow
Nov 9, 2024Tomorrow, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an adviser for water resources, environment, and climate change affairs, will travel to Jashore’s submerged Bhabodah area to personally witness the hardships and issues faced by the locals. According to sources from... -
Rezwana for proper utilisation of climate fund
Nov 7, 2024Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the interim government’s adviser on the environment, forests, and climate change, urged everyone involved today to make sure the climate fund is used appropriately and to prevent any abuse. “There is no scope... -
Govt, UNDP join hands to launch local adaptation initiatives in 5 agro-ecological zones
Nov 6, 2024In order to increase Bangladesh’s climate resilience, the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with assistance from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), have joined forces to spearhead locally-led climate adaptation projects throughout five of... -
Norway is eager to work in climate adaptation and crop diversification issues
Nov 6, 2024Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, the Norwegian ambassador to Bangladesh, stated today that his nation is keen to collaborate with Bangladesh in the areas of fisheries, crop diversification, and climate adaption. “Various Norwegian companies are interested to work...
