Department of Environment

Illegal lead smelting resumes again in Savar despite government raids

Residents say night-time battery burning has returned after enforcement drives, raising concerns over toxic smoke, alleged patronage and weak...

Illegal lead plant leaves Munshiganj villagers choking on toxic smoke

As residents press for soil and water testing, environmental advocates say Hatkhan’s case highlights Bangladesh’s wider struggle to control...

DoE dismantles illegal lead smelting units in Savar

Bangladesh's Department of Environment demolished illegal lead smelting furnaces in Savar, halting hazardous battery recycling while intensifying efforts to...

15-Foot python found trapped in chili field net on St Martin’s Island

A nearly 15-foot python was rescued after becoming trapped in a chili field net on St Martin's Island, drawing...

Bangladesh Environment Department demolishes illegal brick kiln chimney

Bangladesh’s Environment Department fined an illegal Jamalpur brick kiln Tk300,000 and demolished its fixed chimney during a mobile court...

DoE shuts illegal lead factory in Narsingdi over toxic pollution risks

Bangladesh authorities demolished an illegal lead processing factory in Narsingdi over toxic emissions, unsafe working conditions and environmental violations,...

Illegal lead smelting unit shut again in Barguna amid enforcement concerns

Authorities shut an illegal lead smelting unit in Barguna again after residents reported toxic smoke, raising concerns over weak...

Illegal battery recycling plant shut in Ashulia over toxic lead risks

Authorities shut an illegal battery recycling plant in Ashulia and fined operators Tk 200,000 amid rising concerns over toxic...

Factory drain sealed after toxic effluent was dumped on farmland in Mymensingh

Authorities in Mymensingh sealed a factory drain after finding untreated toxic waste dumped on farmland, leaving hundreds of acres...

Illegal brick kilns fined Tk19.5 lakh in Sirajganj

A Department of Environment mobile court fined six illegal brick kilns Tk19.5 lakh in Sirajganj and demolished two, highlighting...

Bangladesh HC declares secrecy over polluters illegal, orders public disclosure

The High Court has ordered Bangladesh’s Department of Environment to publicly disclose names of polluting establishments, striking down a...

BPC fined Tk9.6 lakh for illegal hill cutting in Chattogram city

The Department of Environment fined Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Tk9.6 lakh for illegally cutting 9,600 cubic feet of hill in...