Illegal soil extraction: 9 dump trucks seized in Kapasia; 3 fined

At least nine dump trucks have been seized for illegally extracting soil in Gazipur's Kapasia
18 November 2024, 13:43 PM

Shyamasundari: BELA for saving Rangpur canal

The four-page notice, signed by BELA lawyer S Hasanul Banna and sent yesterday via postal mail, was addressed to: secretaries to the ministries of water resources, land, environment and climate change,
18 November 2024, 00:23 AM

Overcrowding, pollution, food stalls: Suhrawardy Udyan under threat

As far as the eye can see, food stalls crowd every nook and corner, offering everything from “bhaja puras” to Chinese dishes. Tea vendors jostle for space alongside hawkers selling women’s ornaments at bargain prices.
16 November 2024, 20:47 PM

UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks

Developing countries that are least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions want an annual commitment of US$1.3 trillion
16 November 2024, 09:40 AM

1,000 plant species added to red list for enhanced conservation: Rizwana

Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan today announced the completion of a red list featuring 1,000 plant species.
11 November 2024, 09:52 AM

Working group formed to restore flow of Dhaka canals

The government has formed an 11-member working group headed by an additional deputy commissioner (revenue) to restore the flow of canals in Dhaka and reclaim them by tackling encroachment and pollution
7 November 2024, 12:04 PM

JICA holds knowledge dissemination workshop on Delta Plan-2100

Bangladesh and Japan have a lot in common in terms of the number of natural disasters they have to fight, said Mari Miura, senior representative (social development) at Japan International Cooperation Agency, at a discussion on November 6
7 November 2024, 09:15 AM

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

The arachnids -- feared for the toxic stinger poised atop their tails -- are proliferating thanks to urbanization and warming temperatures.
7 November 2024, 03:16 AM

No one has right to grab canals, rivers

Canals and rivers are national assets and no one has the right to grab and pollute those, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
1 November 2024, 19:13 PM

Polybag producers to face action from tomorrow

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change along with the Department of Environment conducted a monitoring drive yesterday morning in an effort to curb the use of banned polythene shopping bags.
1 November 2024, 18:00 PM

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

The Philippines, with a population of 120 million, generates some 1.7 million metric tons of post-consumer plastic waste a year, according to the World Bank.
31 October 2024, 03:48 AM

HC questions legality of Ctg port authority’s law to fill river

The High Court today issued a rule questioning the legality of a law that has empowered the authorities concerned to fill Karnaphuli river in Chattogram
27 October 2024, 16:27 PM

Polybag ban to be imposed from Nov 1: Rizwana

She warned of potential actions against the manufacturers of this banned product
27 October 2024, 10:31 AM

Locals need to step up for dolphin conservation: Rizwana

1,352 Gangetic river dolphins, living in 636 pods, could be found in the rivers and waterbodies around the country
24 October 2024, 11:25 AM

30 illegal structures demolished in Ctg

Chattogram district administration officials today removed at least 30 illegal structures built on the Kalirchara canal and hills in the port city’s Akbar Shah area amid protests
23 October 2024, 16:11 PM

DoE cancels report recommending to lift sand from forestland

The Department of Environment (DoE) cancelled the inspection report recommending to lift sand from a reserve forest in Chattogram today, two days after The Daily Star published a story titled “Forestland given away for illegal sand lifting”
22 October 2024, 12:56 PM

Stone crushing business on riverbank threatens Narsunda river

A stone business hub set up along the banks of the Narsunda River in Mymensingh’s Targhat area has raised serious concerns over the river’s ecological health
18 October 2024, 14:14 PM

Teka river encroachment hinders flow of 27 Bhavadah swamps

Rampant illegal encroachment has left Teka river, located between Abhaynagar and Manirampur upazilas of Jashore, on deathbed
16 October 2024, 15:04 PM

Ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks

Availability of raw materials now a challenge
15 October 2024, 16:35 PM

Need specific plans to make city liveable

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday said specific action plans are needed to make Dhaka liveable.
7 October 2024, 20:12 PM