Environment

11pc of population at risk of arsenic contamination: Fakhrul

BSS: LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday informed parliament that around 11 percent of the country’s population remains at risk of arsenic contamination, according to the

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

The tremor was felt around 9:28pm, spreading panic among citizens. TDS Desk: An earthquake shook Dhaka and several other parts of Bangladesh tonight (22 June), causing brief panic among residents.

Plant one tree wherever possible, PM urges citizens

UNB Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged every citizen of the country to plant at least one tree to help ensure that future generations can breathe clean air and

STRONGER BIRTH REGISTRATION LAW CRUCIAL TO COMBAT CHILD LABOUR

World Day Against Child Labour TDS Desk: Unregistered children may be pushed into exploitation and child labour due to difficulties in age verification and exclusion from protection systems, experts said.

PM suggests environment-friendly tree plantation

Tarique is expected to formally launch the nationwide five-year tree plantation programme on 14 June at Dulahazara in Cox’s Bazar TDS Desk Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday suggested planting

Random extraction of sand from Jamuna posing threat to environment: Speakers

Staff Reporter: Local civil society leaders have expressed concern saying that, the environment is facing a serious threat due to random extraction of sand from various parts of the Jamuna