climate change
EXPLAINED / El Niño and La Niña
In light of this particularly hot summer, let's take some time to understand an important weather system that affects global temperatures, food security, and economies
Destruction of Hargazi Canal
There are no visible changes yet.
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
Fifty years of learning from rises and slips in the Bangladesh economy
We are hubristically living through our ecological implosion.
Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study
Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to meet emissions-cutting targets
A feminist approach to climate solutions
Feminist approaches offer significant opportunities for driving positive change.
Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity
Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.
ADB approves $71m loan to improve flood control in Gopalganj, Madaripur
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $71 million loan to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
Apparel sector must adapt to climate crisis
Climate-adaptive measures are vital for the sector’s future
If a dam must be built, it must be built right
Bagerhat dredging/dam project shows why strategic foresight is key
So much investment in arms, so little in saving the planet
The world should pay heed to PM's appeal for climate action
Stop arms race, focus on climate financing, PM urges int’l community
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged world leaders yesterday to end the arms race and instead use the money to combat climate change.
Rising Sea Levels: 9 lakh in south may be displaced by 2050
Sea level rise may displace almost nine lakh people from southern Bangladesh by 2050, because their homes and livelihood will be jeopardised.
A river indistinguishable from a canal is no river
Plight of the Karatoya highlights the pitiful state of our rivers
How climate agreements and trade measures go together
Rather than focusing on international conferences like COP, we should direct our energies towards negotiating agreements that can achieve progress in narrow, but crucial, economic sectors.
Coping with climate anxiety: The struggles of Bangladeshi youth
Experts predict that we will face more unpredictable weather events in the coming year due to climate change.
Why Bangladesh is seeing such a cold winter
There is growing scientific evidence that the intense cold waves are an outcome of human-induced climate change.
Overcoming our environmental policy inertia
A list of major environmental policy initiatives in Bangladesh that have been stuck in a limbo for many years
YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says
YouTube has been accused of making millions from ads of climate change denial channels, according to a report
