Biodiversity Conservation

Indigenous knowledge helps protect nature’s remaining strongholds

A six-continent study documents how cultural rules, sacred sites and local monitoring help sustain forests, rivers and fisheries as...

Biodiversity crisis deepens as Nairobi talks expose global action gap

Scientific recommendations from the Nairobi meeting will shape negotiations at COP17 in Armenia, while implementation discussions now focus on...

Cultural ‘pot gaan’ campaign in Netrokona promotes nature protection

The folk performance spotlighted threats to rivers, local seeds and fish while promoting tree planting, safe agriculture and environmental...

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...

Great Nicobar project sparks debate over forest offset plan in Haryana

India’s Great Nicobar mega-project faces growing criticism as authorities plan to offset tropical rainforest destruction through afforestation in Haryana,...

World Environment Day observed in Rajshahi with talks, tree planting drive

Rajshahi observed World Environment Day 2026 with discussions, tree planting, a human chain and sapling distribution, highlighting climate action,...

Agroecology Leadership Awards honor 22 changemakers under 500-year-old banyan tree

Twenty-two farmers, activists and community leaders from Bangladesh's Barind region received Agroecology Leadership Awards for advancing biodiversity conservation, indigenous...

Sundarbans restoration and blue carbon finance key to climate resilience

The Sundarbans offers a vital pathway for climate resilience through mangrove restoration, biodiversity conservation, and blue carbon finance, supporting...

Bangladesh closes Sundarbans for three months amid livelihood concerns

Bangladesh has closed the Sundarbans for three months to protect wildlife and breeding habitats, but the move has intensified...

Spotted Owlet thrives in Bangladesh despite growing habitat threats

The Spotted Owlet continues thriving across Bangladesh’s forests and villages, though experts warn habitat destruction, urbanisation and declining nesting...

Bangladesh, US pledge cooperation on climate, biodiversity goals

Bangladesh and the United States reaffirm cooperation on climate action, biodiversity conservation and green economy initiatives, highlighting the need...

The Lily Walker: Bangladesh’s Bronze-winged Jacana

Known as the “Lily Walker,” the Bronze-winged Jacana walks across floating lilies in Bangladesh’s wetlands, showcasing unique adaptations while...