BELA

High Court halts road construction in Cox’s Bazar beach area for 8 weeks

Environmental lawyers say the project damaged coastal ecosystems, leading to legal action that has temporarily halted construction and raised...

High Court halts road work in Maheskhali reserve forest

BELA’s petition challenges LGED’s forest road initiative, citing missing ministry approval, tree and hill cutting, and legal duties to...

Lost ponds deepen Chattogram’s waterlogging crisis, speakers warn

Speakers urged incentives for pond conservation, recovery of historic water bodies and stricter coordination among Chattogram agencies to curb...

Fishing cat campaign in Jhenaidah promotes wildlife conservation awareness

Local authorities, youth volunteers, teachers and students joined awareness activities, discussions and a human chain in Jhenaidah to promote...

High Court seeks explanation over pollution of three rivers in Bogura

The High Court has sought explanations over unchecked industrial pollution in three Bogura rivers, amid allegations of ecological damage,...

Rizwana Hasan returns to lead BELA amid major environmental reforms

Syeda Rizwana Hasan resumes leadership of BELA, pledging stronger legal action and community engagement as Bangladesh rolls out major...