Bangladesh air quality improved in 2022: global survey
Bangladesh's air quality improved in 2022 from the previous year, making it the fifth most polluted country in terms of air quality in the latest annual global survey by IQAir
River pollution: It’s now all over the country
According to a new study, at least 56 rivers flowing through different parts of the country are suffering from extreme pollution during the lean period -- when natural flows of rivers are at their lowest
'We are not satisfied with your action'
The High Court today blasted all departments concerned of the government for their failure to curb air pollution in Dhaka despite repeated directives..“If effective steps were taken in compliance with our directives, then why the air pollution in the capital has been at or near the top of
Habiganj’s lifeline ceasing to exist
There was a time when the Jujnal river used to be the lifeline of Habiganj. Boats used to ply the river with goods and passengers, facilitating agriculture, trade and communication simultaneously.
Curbing air pollution: ‘Govt must Implement HC directives’
The government must implement the 12 High Court directives to curb air pollution immediately, including spraying water on the roads and banning black smoke-emitting vehicles, demanded environmentalists.
Dhaka’s air ‘hazardous’, most polluted
Dhaka once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality yesterday morning.
Long-term air pollution exposure raises depression risk: Studies
Long-term exposure to air pollution raises the risk of depression, according to a pair of new studies published in the JAMA network of scientific journals.
Only Delhi's air quality worse than Dhaka's this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 9:15am, the capital ranked second in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Dhaka's air quality the worst in the world today
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 225 at 8:51 am today, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with worst air.
Raise awareness to get rid of sound pollution
Terming sound pollution a silent killer, speakers at a seminar underscored the need for a concerted effort to create awareness in every sphere of life to mitigate the perennial menace.
‘You are killing us’
The High Court yesterday rebuked the Department of Environment for its inaction in curbing Dhaka’s air pollution despite repeated directives.
Dhaka air 5th most polluted in the world: AQI
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone this morning.
Habiganj’s lifeline ceasing to exist
There was a time when the Jujnal river used to be the lifeline of Habiganj. Boats used to ply the river with goods and passengers, facilitating agriculture, trade and communication simultaneously.
Curbing air pollution: ‘Govt must Implement HC directives’
The government must implement the 12 High Court directives to curb air pollution immediately, including spraying water on the roads and banning black smoke-emitting vehicles, demanded environmentalists.
Air pollution: 10 establishments, 26 vehicles fined Tk 4.45 lakh
The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined 10 establishments and 26 vehicles Tk 4.45 lakh through mobile court operations at five spots in Dhaka and its adjacent areas for polluting air.
Special drives against air polluters to begin today
Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin yesterday directed the Department of Environment and other authorities concerned to start conducting special drives against air polluters today.