Environment

Environment

Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of South America

9h ago

Elephant calf dies at Dulhazra Safari Park

The calf died of a viral infection, says park in-charge

12h ago

Low pressure systems over Bay, heatwaves likely this month: BMD

During May, normal flow is expected in the major rivers of the country

17h ago

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning

20h ago

Injured elephant treated, released in Sherpur forest

A female elephant that had sustained injuries was released in the forest under Madhutila Range area in Sherpur after it was treated by forest officials.

1d ago

Telmachhara forest: Water crisis drives wildlife to human settlements

Due to the ongoing dry season, animals are gathering at an artificial reservoir in front of the Telmachhara Forest Office

1d ago

Fuel prices cut by Tk 1 per litre

Tk 104 for diesel and kerosene, Tk 121 for petrol, and Tk 125 for octane

2d ago

Climate justice no longer a deferred ideal, but a constitutional imperative: CJ

"This is not merely a climate crisis. It is a justice crisis"

3d ago

Court Corner / HC issues rule to curb air pollution

The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition

DNCC authority urges city dwellers not to throw garbage haphazardly

"I urge all of you not to throw wastages indiscriminately… You please keep your society clean," the DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said

Shut down illegal brick kilns: HC

Expressing grave concern over environmental pollution, the High Court yesterday said the administration has failed to shut down all illegal brick kilns.

Foreign investors concerned about gas price hike

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.

2w ago

Rains likely in Dhaka, 2 other divisions

Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country

2w ago

Govt to adopt localised solutions for sustainable waste management: Rizwana

She said, "The government is eager to adopt sustainable models, but they must be safe, inclusive, and locally relevant."

2w ago

Rains likely in parts of Bangladesh today

In Dhaka, the wind will blow from the west or northwest at a speed of 8–12 kmph

2w ago

Rescued nilgai sent to Dulahazra Safari Park

A nilgai, rescued from Joydharbhanga village in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, was sent to Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar last night

2w ago

Adani plant supplying at half capacity

India’s Adani plant is supplying power through one of its units due to technical glitches, a development that can increase load-shedding, said officials from the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) and the Power Grid Bangladesh.

2w ago

Endangered slow loris rescued in Habiganj

Forest Department today rescued a Bengal slow loris, from the Nalua tea garden in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj

2w ago

Caught in toxic grip of a landfill

Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill

3w ago

Case filed over killing elephant in Ctg

According to the case statement, the duo, along with several unidentified accomplices, attacked the elephant with sharp weapons until it died on April 6

3w ago

Harbinger of spring

Photo: Noble Chakma.HARBINGER OF SPRING.A citrine wagtail perches delicately between blooming water lilies on the tranquil waters of the Muhuri river in Feni -- its vibrant yellow plumage contrasting beautifully with the soft pink petals. Often found in wetlands and marshes across As

3w ago