Environment

Inadequate policy, capacity undermining Dhaka’s urban planning: Rizwana

The expansion of Dhaka city has not been matched by our urban vision, institutional capacity, or urban laws and regulations, she says TDS Desk: Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser

Heavy rain forecast in Rangpur division raises flood concerns

TDS Desk: Intense rainfall has heightened concerns about potential flooding in several areas of Rangpur Division, particularly near major rivers. Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to stay updated on

No more polythene bags from Nov 1: Environment Adviser

TDS Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that all types of polythene bags will be banned from November 1 and these

Sale of critically endangered Baghair fish goes on unabated in Sirajganj

A fish trader sells Baghair openly Ashraful Islam Joy: A Gangetic Goonch, commonly known as Baghair fish, weight at around one mound, was sold openly at Kodda fish market in

Global Day of Climate Action-2024: Human chain, rally in Belkuchi focus impact of climate change

Belkuchi Correspondent: Marking the ‘Global Day of Climate Action-2024’, a human chain was formed at Bilmohisha Char area under Baradhul Union of Belkuchi Upazila in Sirajganj district on Saturday. Following

3,491 illegal brick kilns to be shut down: Rizwana Hasan

TDS Desk: No new permission will be given for brick kilns to prevent air pollution, rather, 3,491 brick kilns operating without environmental clearance will be shut down. Syeda Rizwana Hasan,