Environment

Banshkhali embankment project worth Tk 2.94bn collapses in four years

Investigations and technical studies point to construction quality, maintenance failures and climate-related coastal pressures as key reasons for the rapid deterioration, while thousands of...

Climate seminar highlights Bangladesh’s response to climate change

Officials and development partners discussed collaborative approaches to tackling climate impacts, with Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation and FAO highlighting their roles during the event hosted...
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Bangladesh farmers demand pesticide-free agriculture in Netrakona

Organisers said banned pesticides remain in markets, while villagers pledged to promote organic pest control, protect soil and water,...

One million seeds campaign launched for coastal restoration 

Organizers say the citizen-driven effort will promote native species, support biodiversity and strengthen natural protection for climate-vulnerable communities across...

Swiss Embassy Delegation Reviews Citizen-Led Governance Initiatives in Gobindaganj

Citizen platforms in Gobindaganj showcased how local engagement can improve access to safety nets, address social challenges and promote...

Indigenous leaders join Bangladesh climate justice dialogue on hope

Speakers from Indigenous communities linked traditional knowledge, cultural diversity and safe dialogue to climate resilience, as partners stressed collective...

Four more Bangladesh garment factories secure LEED green certification

The latest certifications highlight Bangladesh’s growing position in sustainable apparel manufacturing, with two factories reaching Platinum, one Gold and...

VBD urges landslide-risk Rangamati residents to move to shelters

Thirty-five VBD volunteers joined a two-day awareness drive, warning families on hill slopes and foothills to follow official instructions...