Environment

Environment

Man fined Tk 50,000 for illegally extracting sand from Dharla

A person has been fined Tk 50,000 for illegally lifting sand from Dharla river and selling them at Wapda Bazar area of Kulaghat Union in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila

1d ago

At least 23 killed as tornado rips thru Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said

1d ago

Power Generation Up To 100Mw: DoE eases curbs on coal, gas-run plants

The Department of Environment in its new Environmental Conservation Rules has exempted small coal and gas power plants from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), raising concerns among environmentalists.

2d ago

Cabinet approves proposals for import of LNG, fertiliser

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting today approved seven proposals including import of LNG, fertiliser and lentil

3d ago

13 vultures, 3 dogs found dead in Moulvibazar

Thirteen vultures and three dogs were found dead in a field at Barakapan in Moulvibazar Sadar today.

3d ago

Storms damage over 600 houses in Moulvibazar

Over 600 houses were damaged due to storms in Srimangal and Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar

4d ago

Rains likely in parts of country in 24hrs 

The weather department has predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers in parts of the country in the 24-hour period from 9:00am today.

4d ago

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

Rich nations must achieve net zero carbon quicker, by 2040: UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on wealthy countries to move up their goals of achieving carbon neutrality as close as possible to 2040, mostly from 2050 now, in order to "defuse the climate time bomb.".Introducing a capstone report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climat

6d ago

Dhaka's air quality improves after two days of rain

Dhakaiites were greeted with clearer-than-usual weather today as the air quality in Dhaka has improved significantly following two days of rainfall in the last week. According to the U.S. Embassy air quality monitor, the AQI (Air Quality Index) at 12 PM today was at 57, the lowest it has been in the last month.

6d ago

Cloudy skies expected today and tomorrow; possibility of heavy rain

According to a forecast of the Meteorological Department, there is likely to be a lot of rain and thundershowers across the nation today. Some areas may also see hailstorms

1w ago

Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked first among cities with the most polluted air.

1w ago

At least 14 killed as quake jolts Ecuador, Peru

The quake, which the United States Geological Survey (USGS) put at a magnitude of 6.8 and a depth of nearly 41 miles (66 kilometers), struck at 12:12 local time (1712 GMT)

1w ago

Bangabandhu's vision was for entire region's prosperity

Says Modi as he terms the opening of Indo-Bangla pipeline 'a new chapter' in bilateral ties

1w ago

Indo-Bangla pipeline: 90 lakh litre diesel imported on first day

Around 90 lakh litre of diesel was imported via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline the very same day the prime ministers of both the countries opened it

1w ago

Indo-Bangla fuel pipeline will ensure energy security: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh while many countries across the globe are facing serious fuel crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war

1w ago

Rainfall to likely increase in next 3 days

Rainfall or thunder showers may increase in the country in the next 72 hours, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a forecast today.

1w ago

Ctg zoo gets new pair of African lions, eight wildebeests

A pair of African lions and eight wildebeests have been brought to Chittagong Zoo from South Africa yesterday night. .The animals are currently in quarantine and will have to complete 15 days in quarantine, said Dr Shahadat Hossain, curator of Chittagong Zoo. .The animals will remain

1w ago