DoE fines AK Khan Group, former councillor, 2 others for damaging hills
The Department of Environment (DoE) in Chattogram today fined AK Khan Group and three others for damaging hills in Khulshi area of the port city.
Commuters suffer as road to ferry terminal goes under water in Bagerhat
The road connecting Bagerhat’s Morrelganj ferry terminal to the main road has been flooded.
Powerful quake shakes southwest Mexico, one death reported
A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Mexico near the beach resort of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one man who was crushed by a falling post, and causing rock falls and damaging...
Dolphin carcasses keep washing ashore in Kuakata
In the last eight months, 12 dolphin carcasses washed ashore in Kuakata and Patuakhali. Of them, five were found last August.
Rehabilitate climate migrants: Momen tells major carbon emitter countries
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has called upon major carbon emitting countries to rehabilitate "climate migrants" -- displaced from their homes and jobs due to climate change.
Flood improves in north, worsens down stream
The flood situation has improved in the northern region of the country as the water level in the rivers started receding there, but districts surrounding Dhaka reported the opposite.
Flood water slowly receding in Sirajganj after 20 days
After 20 days of continuous rise, the Jamuna river’s water level has begun to drop.
Quick energy supply: Cabinet approves 5-year extension of special provision
The Cabinet today cleared a proposal for the extension of the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 for another five years till 2026.
Sundarbans set to reopen for tourists Sept 1
After nearly five months of closure due to the Covid restrictions, the Forest Department is reopening the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a Unesco World Heritage Site, for...
Sundarbans set to reopen for tourists on Sept 1
After nearly five months of closure due to Covid restrictions, the Forest Department is reopening the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest and a Unesco World Heritage Site, on September 1.
Other cities not faring any better
When it comes to air pollution, Dhaka continues to be one of the most polluted cities in the world. But what about the other areas of the country?
Cost of air pollution: Takes 7.7 years off Dhaka residents' lives
Dhaka residents could live 7.7 years longer if air pollution subsides, found a recent global study.
No proper ETP set-up: Dyeing factory fined Tk one lakh in Gazipur
The Department of Environment (DoE) today fined a dyeing factory in Gazipur Tk one lakh for not properly setting up an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).
