Bangladesh News
Government Declares Savar Upazila a ‘Degraded Air Shed’: What This Means for Residents and the Environment
Brick Kilns Face Closure in Savar Staff Correspondent 18 August, 2025, 12:20 Representational image. | UNB photo The government has ... Read more
Exploring Dhaka’s Air Quality: What a Moderate AQI Score of 50 Means for Your Health
Recently, Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, found itself ranked 75th among cities with the worst air quality. On a ... Read more
Emergency Alert: Hundreds Stranded as Atrai River Surges Above Danger Level
In Naogaon district, heavy rains have led to significant flooding, affecting several areas—particularly Atrai, Raninagar, and Manda. The Atrai River ... Read more
Discover Why Dhaka’s Air Quality Is Considered ‘Moderate’ with an AQI Score of 80
Dhaka’s air quality remains a concern. On Saturday morning, the city had an air quality index (AQI) of 80. This ... Read more
Bangladesh Pushes Back: Key Reasons Behind the Rejection of the Global Plastics Treaty
Bangladesh has firmly rejected the recent draft of the Global Plastics Treaty, calling for stronger action against plastic pollution. The ... Read more
Discover Dhaka’s Air Quality: Understanding the ‘Moderate’ AQI Score of 83 Today
Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is currently facing air quality challenges. Recently, it ranked 22nd among cities with the ... Read more
Devastating Floods in C’nawabganj: 8,500 Families Displaced in Low-Lying Areas
The Padma River is rising, and it’s causing serious problems in Chapainawabganj. Heavy rains and flooding upstream have left around ... Read more
Dhaka Enjoys Fresh Air: Healthy Air Quality Reported for Two Days Running!
Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, recently ranked 80th for poor air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score ... Read more
Govt Aims to Boost Forest Coverage to 20%: Insights from Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an adviser on environment, forest, and climate change, recently shared exciting plans to increase state-controlled forest coverage ... Read more
Bangladesh Aims for Ambitious 85% Reduction in HFCs by 2045: A Path to Sustainability
Bangladesh is stepping up its commitment to protect the ozone layer by reducing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This was the focus of ... Read more
