9 arrested over attempted smuggling Tokay Gecko in Netrokona

During search operation, a Tokay gecko was recovered from inside a microbus
15 June 2025, 12:05 PM

Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists

The Arctic region is on the frontline of global warming
11 June 2025, 13:04 PM

Three-storey school building collapses into Jamuna in Manikganj

The school had been under threat from severe river erosion over the past few days
8 June 2025, 14:00 PM

Call for action as plastic waste threatens Sundarbans ecosystem

Pollution from bottles, packaging, and polythene endangers aquatic life in the region
5 June 2025, 12:08 PM

3 individuals, 3 institutions nominated for National Environment Award

Each winner will receive a crest, certificate,Tk 50,000 cheque, and a 22-carat gold medal
4 June 2025, 11:12 AM

Plastic crisis needs legal reforms and unity: Experts

Activists push for accountability and regulation at Dhaka dialogue
3 June 2025, 12:27 PM

Oceans feel the heat from human climate pollution

"Oceans are warming faster and faster"
2 June 2025, 04:22 AM

Acacia, Eucalyptus saplings in high demand despite ban

Some nursery owners even leased arable land to grow Acacia saplings like a regular crop
31 May 2025, 12:17 PM

Will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic: Rizwana

The adviser said they are currently addressing the use of polythene and will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic
28 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Coastal forests in Cox's Bazar on brink of destruction

Large portions of the mangrove forest in Chakaria -- often referred to as the Chakaria Sundarbans -- have been cleared for shrimp farms and salt fields, according to local residents
28 May 2025, 14:04 PM

In tune with nature: expert sounds out all of Ireland's bird species

According to conservation bodies, some 63% of Ireland's birds are currently either red or amber-listed
23 May 2025, 06:06 AM

CCC mayor wants to build ‘green park’ on Ctg Circuit House ground

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Shahadat Hossain today expressed his desire to develop a “green park” on the spacious open ground in front of the historic old Chattogram Circuit House..The mayor voiced his interest while participating in a gathering and human chain programme held i
22 May 2025, 16:10 PM

IFAD approves $70m project to support flood, drought-prone communities

It will also introduce nature-based protection systems in 280 villages to reduce environmental risks
20 May 2025, 14:12 PM

Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land

The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials
18 May 2025, 18:34 PM

Govt bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni

In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings
15 May 2025, 15:47 PM

As world heats up, UN cools itself the cool way: with water

Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
12 May 2025, 03:35 AM

Illegal sand extraction: 53 dredgers, 36 bulkheads seized from Meghna; 6 held

Acting on a tip-off, a team of Coast Guard members launched the drive in Saurarchar area of the Meghna river from 9:00am yesterday to 1:00am today
11 May 2025, 17:50 PM

Fish enclosures being set up in reserve forest

Fish enclosures are being set up by clearing reserve forestland in Barguna’s Taltali upazila, allegedly in collusion with some forest officials, according to locals
11 May 2025, 12:48 PM

Prioritise environment while taking up dev projects

Environmental protection must be prioritised in large-scale development projects, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
10 May 2025, 19:31 PM

Form a panel to monitor pollution: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority to form a monitoring committee for taking effective steps to prevent factories from discharging waste into Shitalakkhya River and to submit a compliance report in two weeks.
6 May 2025, 18:04 PM