Environment

January 22, 2025, 4:03 pm

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Blanket distribution programme held in Debhata 15 shops gutted in Amtoli Educational materials, sewing machines distributed in Debhata ‘Objective news impossible sans financial security for journalists’ Neutral election essential for political stability: Anee EU and UN Women sign €4.8m agreement to advance gender equality in BD Asif Nazrul: India should return Hasina as per agreement Farida: Taxes curb tobacco use, not the sole solution 2 former state ministers sued over corruption Students resist BCL-led attack on Jashore College

Environment

Severe winter expected, temperatures may drop to 4°C

Bangladesh could experience mild to moderate cold waves between this month and January TDS Desk: Bangladesh is expected to experience a severe cold wave this winter, with temperatures possibly dipping

Environment adviser unveils national air quality management action plan

BSS, Dhaka Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday unveiled the national air quality management action plan saying the government developed it for strategic actions to

Strict action against polythene bags producers from Nov 3

Shoppers urged to use jute and cloth bags instead of polythene TDS Desk: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change along with the Department of Environment conducted a monitoring

Heavy metal pollution threatens country’s rivers

Buriganga is the most polluted river in Bangladesh UNB, Dhaka A new comprehensive study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal (HM) pollution in Bangladesh’s rivers over the past two

Influential tobacco Cos behind delaying of law amendment

Swarnomoyee Mostafa Oishy: Some influential tobacco companies are the main reasons behind delaying of law amendment. Experts however expected that, the interim government will take necessary action on amending the

How harmful are microplastics to human health?

Every day humans ingest, inhale or otherwise come in contact with microplastics AFP: Microplastics have been found throughout the human body — including inside lungs, blood and brains — and