Due to active monsoon, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions during next 24 hours commencing at 3pm on Friday. Landslide may occur at places over the hilly…
Category: Environment
$400m WB fund to improve embankment system
The World Bank on Thursday approved US$ 375 million in concessional financing and $25 million in grant to Bangladesh for increasing the resilience of the coastal population to climate change-induced flooding and other natural disasters.
Day of against Drug Abuse observed in Bogra
International Day against Drug Abuse was observed in Bogra through discussion meeting, human chain and colourful procession on June 26.
Road digging increases sufferings in Sylhet
Dilapidated roads have become causes of public sufferings, and obstacles to the smooth movement of vehicles in the Sylhet city.
Adequate fruit trees must for nutrition, eco-balance
Raising of adequate fruit-bearing trees is very important for ensuring nutritional demands plus ensuring food security, ecological balance and biodiversity.
India, B’desh to save hilsa from extinction
Dhaka: As over-fishing in the Bay of Bengal takes a toll on the population of hilsa – the silvery tropical fish savoured in India and Bangladesh as the quintessential Bengali delicacy – experts from both the countries are seeking joint…
Bangladesh polders under threat
Changing weather patterns, poor maintenance and lack of investment are taking their toll on Bangladesh’s extensive polder system, viewed by many as a first line of defence for coastal communities against tidal surges, experts say.
River bank erosion takes serious turn in Gaibandha
River bank erosion has taken serious turn at different points along Teesta river bank under Sundarganj upazila in the district recently with the rise of water level in the river creating immense sufferings to the erosion victims.
Australia’s expertise in water management for Asia
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, are applying their knowledge in transboundary river basin management to improve the livelihoods of people living in some of the poorest parts of Asia.
Meetings against food adulteration held in Gaibandha
An anti-adulteration meetings were held at different points of the town on Tuesday with a call to stop adulteration in food items and speed up anti adulteration drives.
Obama’s sweeping climate policies to curb coal
A far-reaching plan to fight climate change detailed by President Barack Obama on Tuesday would profoundly reshape the way the U.S. produces and consumes electricity, though the resistance it is sure to encounter promises to sow uncertainty for an industry…
Kerry implores India to help tackle climate change
U.S.Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in India over the weekend and gave a speech urging the fast-developing country to work closely with the U.S. and other countries on solutions to climate change.
Exitic fish species drive away local ones in Sunamganj
Foreign species of fish are taking room in the water bodies of Sunamganj for their ‘cost-effective farming’ in place of the protein-rich indigenous ones.
WFP project helps ultra poor people in Gaibandha
A project entitled “Enhance Resilience to Disaster and the Effect of Climate Change” launched in January, 2013 has created positive impacts on the ultra poor in the district.
Wildlife migration detours
From: Allison Winter, ENN
Forest decline due to airborne particles
From: Andy Soos, ENN
Cabinet nods agri policy stressings jobs, food security
Dhaka – The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘National Agriculture Policy 2013’ with the focus on agriculture production, alleviating poverty through generating jobs and highlighting food security.
36 pc Sailkupa people not under sanitation coverage
Thirty six percent people of Sailkupa upazila in Jhenidah are yet to be covered under proper sanitation network, experts said at a gathering of women participants jointly organised by Sailkupa upazila administration and a non-government organization Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee…
Even trees don’t escape political agitation: Minister
Trees cut down to block roads during strikes is usual in Bangladesh which is why receent political agitations has led the nation to pay a price in green, the Environment Forests Minister Hasan Mahmud has claimed.
Bumper Haribhanga mango output in Rangpur
Farmers are expected to produce over 22,000 tonnes of highly fleshy, fibreless and tasty local variety Haribhanga mangoes worth over Taka 175 crore in four upazilas of the district this season, officials and experts said.
Indonesian fires, Singapore smog worsen
Military planes water-bombed Indonesian forest fires that worsened on Friday and blanketed neighbouring Singapore in record levels of hazardous smog for a third straight day in one of Southeast Asia’s worst air-pollution crises.
US study finds too much Cadmium in Bangla rice
High traces of toxic Cadmium has been found in rice produced in Bangladesh raising serious public health concerns, experts say. Bangladesh has topped the list of 12 countries where high concentrations of Cadmium was found in rice samples during a…
Cage culture can boost fish yield
Cage culture has bright prospects of yielding around 10,000 metric tons of additional fishes valued at around Taka 150 crore only in two rivers of Chapainawabgonj district annually. Prospect of commercial fish farming in river and different other open water…
Cultivation pattern adapted to climate change
Crop cultivation pattern is being changed in the district through turning two-crop land into three and four crops one gradually that helps the growers earn more benefit apart from adaptation to a changing climatic condition. Bangladesh is one of the…
Earth had third warmest May on record
Global temperatures in the 20th century averaged 58.6 degrees Fahrenheit
How can agriculture best adapt to changing climate?
New report identifies ‘regret-free’ approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change. Researchers provide clarity on action amid fears of wasted investments and imprecise science.
Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas.
Safety of migrant workers stressed
Discussants at a prgramme on “Safe Migration of Workers: Bangladesh Perspective” in Babuganj upazila of Barisal on Wednesday stressed for safety and security of the migrant workers by maintaining legal procedure with transparency and accountability. The commitment of high commissions,…
Repair Shailmari bypass, Gallamari highway
Communication and economic development of southern part of Khulna region have slowed down due to dilapidated condition of a bypass road and a highway in Batiaghata upazila of the district. Repair of the bypass road of Shailamari Bridge and Gallamari-Chalna…
Four priority areas set in environment sector
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith has announced Taka 797 crore budget for the Ministry of Environment and Forests for next fiscal year setting government’s four priority spending areas in this sector.