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An illegal lead factory ravages farmland in Savar area

An illegal lead-acid battery factory in Savar is destroying farmland, crops and livelihoods, raising alarm over food security, public health risks and weak environmental...

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G-TEV elects new executive at AGM in Chattogram

Green Technical Education and Volunteering held its AGM in...

EU joins Canada Switzerland to back Nagorikota SDGs

The EU has joined Canada and Switzerland to support...

Bangladeshi scientist named IPCC Lead Author for 2027

Dr Mohammad Kamruzzaman Milon of BRRI has been appointed...

Khulna hosts workshop on climate resilience strategy

A capacity-building workshop in Khulna brought together officials, experts...

Sirajganj fish hub faces threat to 23 native species

Chalan Beel in Sirajganj produces more fish than local...

Youth urge united action to protect Barind biodiversity

At a Rajshahi meeting, youth groups warned that unplanned...

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Sundarbans awareness event sparks habitat pressure fears

An awareness programme held deep inside Bangladesh’s Sundarbans has...

Endangered porcupine rescued from Faridpur construction

A protected porcupine fell into a pit at a...

Bangladesh moves to bypass court order in Payra coal deal

Power authorities pursue direct coal purchases for Payra plant...

Bangladesh interim govt faces scrutiny over energy plan

Bangladesh's interim government faces criticism as a long-term energy...

Bangladesh unveils national plan to end lead poisoning

Bangladesh has unveiled a final draft of the national...

Kushiyara erosion threatens key road in Sunamganj

Severe riverbank erosion in Jagannathpur, Sunamganj, has left a...
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