February 20, 2026
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Rising debt and weak governance raise alarm in Bangladesh

A new study warns Bangladesh’s foreign debt has quadrupled since 2009, with energy and infrastructure projects plagued by corruption, cost overruns and weak governance,...

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Youth turns abandoned brick kiln into flower village

In Khagrachhari, a young entrepreneur has converted a polluting...

Climate, memory shape architecture: Kashef Chowdhury Book

At Dhaka launch, Aga Khan Award-winning architect Kashef Chowdhury...

Islami andolon manifesto highlights climate priorities

Islami Andolon Bangladesh has unveiled its election manifesto, pledging...

Bangladesh launches world-first local climate framework

Bangladesh has unveiled a pioneering locally led adaptation framework,...

Thakurgaon village revives wild greens winter festival

Women in Sonapatila, Thakurgaon, revive the Shak Pitari winter...

Sirajganj fish hub faces threat to 23 native species

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

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Bangladesh marks fishing cat day as deaths halve

Bangladesh observes Fishing Cat Conservation Day, reporting a sharp...

Sundarbans awareness event sparks habitat pressure fears

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

Matarbari mega project leaves island poorer, not richer

Once self-sufficient, Matarbari island now faces unemployment, displacement, pollution...

Bangladesh urges gender-responsive energy policies

At a national conference, policymakers and experts urged stronger...

Bangladesh youth lead fight against toxic lead pollution

Youth activists across Bangladesh are confronting a hidden lead...

Robot dog tested to protect forests from climate threat

An AI-powered robotic dog is being tested by Oxford...
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BNP unveils power and energy reform plan before polls

BNP’s manifesto promises major power and energy reforms, targeting...

BNP unveils climate and environment plan before polls

BNP launches election manifesto prioritizing climate action, renewables, river...