environmental protection

Bangladesh to gradually expand use of environmentally friendly blocks

The government is considering tax incentives, quality controls and modern production technologies to accelerate the shift from conventional bricks...

Bangladesh urges social movement for environmental protection, puts youth at the heart

Speakers at BRAC University urged stronger partnerships, climate finance and locally led action, saying young people must help design,...

Dhaka tree drive puts focus on long-term care to keep trees alive

Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar tree drive prioritises survival, with students and young volunteers tasked with ongoing care, monitoring and digital tracking...

235 students join climate literacy workshop in Bangladesh school

Students pledged to plant trees, reduce plastic use and follow climate-conscious habits after sessions on leadership, volunteering, biodiversity, waste...

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...

Earth dialogue in Bangladesh highlights grassroots climate concerns

Community members used interactive discussions to examine how environmental damage is affecting local livelihoods, highlighting traditional knowledge, shared responsibility...

Climate crisis poses growing threat to Chattogram’s future, seminar told

Environmentalists, academics and activists at a Chattogram seminar warned that climate change, ecological degradation and unplanned urbanization threaten the...

Bangladesh calls for stronger global climate cooperation at GEF Conference

At the GEF Conference in Uzbekistan, Bangladesh called for stronger global climate cooperation, highlighting ambitious environmental targets, renewable energy...

High Court halts waste facility near Bhawal Park over environmental risk issues

Bangladesh High Court stops waste facility construction near Bhawal National Park, citing environmental risks, and seeks accountability, restoration measures,...

Six women win 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for global grassroots leadership

Six women from across the world win the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize, marking a historic first and spotlighting grassroots...

Minister urges youth to protect Cumilla’s Gomati River

During a visit to the Gomati River in Comilla, Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid Yasin urged youth and local communities...

Bangladesh group urges green focus in election pledges

Plantation Foundation calls on Bangladesh’s political parties to place environment at heart of development plans, warning climate risks and...