February 17, 2026
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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...

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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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 hires UK firm in Adani power dispute

Bangladesh has appointed a UK law firm to represent...

Bangladesh moves to bypass court order in Payra coal deal

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

Bhola-Barishal bridge demand and river concerns

Bhola residents seek a bridge to Barishal for safer...

China-origin fishing traps fuel Bangladesh wetland crisis

Activists warn that China-origin fishing traps and illegal practices...
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Civil society groups in Bangladesh unveiled a 14-point energy...

Bangladesh launches world-first local climate framework

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