Environment

Honey collection getting momentum in Sundarbans

Hosneara Parvin Khuku from Khulna: Honey and beeswax collection is getting momentum in Sundarbans, also the largest mangrove forest in the world, due to high demand of those at home

Forest Department to get back its 12,000 acres of Cox’s Bazar land: Adviser

Staff Correspondent: Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday said nearly 12,000 acres of forest land in Cox’s Bazar, which had been allocated to various agencies, are being returned to

Social movement crucial to tackle noise pollution: Adviser Rizwana

Staff Correspondent: Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday called for a social movement to address noise pollution, terming it a pressing issue rooted in behavioral norms. Like any other

Govt working on lasting solution to Bhabadah waterlogging: Adviser Rizwana

Staff Correspondent: The government is sincerely working to find a sustainable solution to the persistent waterlogging in Bhabadah area of Jashore, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Rizwana made the

Govt to ban new industrial units within 10km of Sundarbans ECA

Staff Correspondent: The government has decided to prohibit the establishment of new industrial units and projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the Sundarbans, the world’s

Govt to distribute jute bags at subsidised rates: Rizwana

Staff Correspondent: Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said jute bags would be provided to the public as an alternative to polythene shopping bags under a government initiative that