How did the flood situation worsen so fast?
Will we be able to handle it if the flood situation worsens further?
Tree planted per newborn in Gaibandha village
It has become the norm in Mathorpara village of Gaibandha that a tree is planted immediately after the birth of a child. Villeger Gopal Chandra is behind this wonderful initiative.
Climate Change: Bangladesh one of the most vulnerable countries
We're witnessing unexpected changes in the global climate following global warming. What are the risks for Bangladesh? How severe are they?
Land grabbing, pollution pushing Bhairab to ruin?
Bhairab river, running through Khulna, has now lost its vitality because of severe pollution and blatant illegal land grabbing. Apparently, the accusation falls on authority’s inaction to stop the locally powerful perpetrators.
Sylhet City Corporation chopping down trees Indiscriminately
Sylhet City Corporation is cutting down trees indiscriminately in the name of development. However, no clearance was taken from the forest department as per the rules.
Dredging in Dhamrai's Bangshi river: Locals fear erosion
Locals fear they might lose their land to erosion following dredging in Bangshi river in Dhamrai.
How did the flood situation worsen so fast?
Will we be able to handle it if the flood situation worsens further?
Tree planted per newborn in Gaibandha village
It has become the norm in Mathorpara village of Gaibandha that a tree is planted immediately after the birth of a child. Villeger Gopal Chandra is behind this wonderful initiative.
Climate Change: Bangladesh one of the most vulnerable countries
We're witnessing unexpected changes in the global climate following global warming. What are the risks for Bangladesh? How severe are they?
Jhau forest, houses being lost to tidal waves in Kuakata
One of the main attractions of the Kuakata beach used to be the lush greenery of Kewra, Gewa Kadai and Jhau trees. However, many of these trees in Gangamati Char and Kawar Char in Kuakata are being washed away by huge tidal waves. Not just trees, houses too are being washed away into the sea.
19 Himalayan vultures freed in nature
Vultures and other birds migrate in search of food during winter. Sometimes they fall sick due to lack of food while travelling such long distances.
Kuakata's conserved coastal forest being razed
Climate change has put the entire world at risk of natural calamities. Bangladesh faces a greater risk because it is a coastal country.
Once mighty Louhajang river now reduced to a canal
Once upon a time, Louhajang River in Tangail used to bear large cargo boats and passenger launches. But now, owing to the construction of a sluice gate, siltation and lack of water have virtually turned it into a canal.
The team that rescued more than 2,000 snakes
Wherever a snake is in danger, the Snake Rescue Team Bangladesh arrives to help.
A bird sanctuary protected by villagers in Pabna
Urbanisation has become unstoppable and nature's green is being overtaken by concrete jungles. As a result, animal habitats and bird sanctuaries are disappearing.
Why are elephants attacking human settlements?
Evidence suggests Alexander the Great’s march of global conquest came to a halt when he heard the stories of a great nation east of the Ganges - Gangaridai - and its massive army of war elephants. Chittagong used to provide elephants and trainers to the British Empire, the Mughal Empire and even the Roman Empire.