environmental protection

Bangladesh urges joint action across sectors to protect biodiversity

Sylhet stakeholders were urged to integrate biodiversity protection into development planning, with stronger coordination, protected-area management, pollution control and...

Illegal lead factory shut down in Haluaghat, seven workers jailed

Authorities shut down a long-running battery-burning operation in Haluaghat, seizing equipment and batteries as seven workers received three-month jail...

Coastal youth group marks six years with environmental event

A six-year-old youth organisation is expanding environmental and climate action across coastal Bangladesh, while calling for stronger awareness, tree...

UN expert welcomes HC move to halt Cox’s Bazar beach road

The eight-week injunction puts a 1.6-kilometre beach road project under scrutiny over dune removal, environmental safeguards and compliance...

Australia’s new environment agency approves major coal mine extension

Australia’s first national environmental regulator has approved a major coal mine extension, drawing criticism from climate groups over emissions...

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...

Bangladesh environmentalists call for 10-point pollution action plan

Environmentalists have urged stronger enforcement of pollution laws, tighter controls on vehicles and industries, and wider use of sustainable...

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...