river restoration

Bangladesh approves $2.8bn Padma Barrage project with ecological focus

Bangladesh has approved the $2.8bn Padma Barrage project to restore rivers, reduce salinity intrusion, expand irrigation and strengthen ecological...

Padma barrage project set to boost water security and restore rivers

Bangladesh plans a massive Padma Barrage Project to revive rivers, tackle water shortages, strengthen agriculture, reduce salinity intrusion, and...

Development must not come at the cost of nature: Zonayed Saki

 State Minister for planning Zonayed Saki says development must not harm nature while launching canal restoration in Brahmanbaria, warning...

Bangladesh govt taking steps to support climate-affected communities: State Minister Faridul

Bangladesh plans to restore natural river flow around the Sundarbans by removing illegal barriers and tackling pollution, aiming to...

BNP cabinet faces major river and water challenges

Bangladesh’s BNP-led government begins an ambitious river restoration drive, balancing excavation, ecological safeguards, and high-stakes transboundary water negotiations as...

Bangladesh to launch nationwide river re-excavation plan

Bangladesh will begin a nationwide river and canal re-excavation programme within 180 days to reduce waterlogging, restore irrigation systems...

BNP unveils climate and environment plan before polls

BNP launches election manifesto prioritizing climate action, renewables, river restoration, waste reform and green jobs, pitching a resilient Bangladesh...

President Zia’s green legacy and today’s climate crisis

From canals and farming reforms to river restoration, President Ziaur Rahman’s environmental leadership offers lessons for Bangladesh as rapid...