Bangladesh

Experts call for rapid solar expansion as energy risks rise

Energy experts warn global tensions and fuel market volatility are exposing Bangladesh’s vulnerabilities, urging rapid solar expansion and policy...

Bangladesh pushes climate finance reform at IMF-World Bank meetings

Bangladesh combines IMF negotiations with a strong push for climate finance reform, debt relief, and resilience funding at Spring...

Govt adopts long-term strategies to combat climate change: Minister Mintoo

Bangladesh tells Parliament it has strengthened climate strategies through integrated policies, expanded adaptation programmes and improved access to global...

Bangladesh seeks $2bn energy support amid global crisis

At the Asia Zero Emission Community Plus Summit, Bangladesh urged urgent global support as worsening energy shocks strain fuel...

Bangladesh to expand coastal afforestation, reclaim encroached forests

Bangladesh plans large-scale coastal afforestation and action to recover encroached forest land, aiming to boost forest cover, strengthen conservation...

Bangladesh looks to Thailand model to free captive elephants

Bangladesh seeks to follow Thailand’s example in rescuing and rehabilitating captive elephants, as officials and conservationists call for stronger...

Injured monkey seeks treatment at vet hospital after visiting police

An injured monkey in Jhikargacha amazes locals by seeking treatment on its own, visiting a health complex and police...

Bangladesh calls for climate justice ahead of fossil fuel talks

Bangladesh calls for grant-based climate finance and equity, warning fossil fuel transition plans risk worsening inequality without justice-focused policies,...

AUW hosts indigenous knowledge conference in Khagrachari

Scholars and indigenous leaders gathered in Khagrachari to address the rapid loss of cultural knowledge, calling for urgent action...

Bangladesh cracks down on illegal lead recycling as strategy nears approval

Bangladesh intensifies action against illegal lead recycling while advancing a national strategy, highlighting urgent health risks, environmental damage and...

Green Energy Olympiad 2026 ends, youth urged to drive transition

Bangladesh’s Green Energy Olympiad 2026 concluded in Dhaka, urging youth to lead renewable energy transition, raise climate awareness, and...

Bangladesh minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing practices

Bangladesh’s environment minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing, warning of ecosystem destruction, species loss and long-term food security...