Bangladesh air worst in the world, again

The air quality of Bangladesh remained the worst in the world for four years in a row, said a global report.
22 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Deadly yet taken lightly

People in Bangladesh every day inhale an alarming amount of black carbon, a particle not only harmful for human health but also responsible for global warming.
22 March 2022, 18:00 PM

2021 World Air Quality Report: Bangladesh Remains Most Polluted

Air quality of Bangladesh was the worst in the world, while its capital, Dhaka, was the second most air polluted city in 2021, said a global report.
22 March 2022, 05:12 AM

DoE disconnects power of 6 businesses in Dhaka over pollution

Department of Environment (DoE) today disconnected power connections of four dying factories and two printing presses over the violation of the environment act in the capital.
21 March 2022, 17:18 PM

Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka’s air quality continues to be “unhealthy”, but the densely populated capital of Bangladesh is no longer the world’s most polluted city.
19 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Demolish all 130 illegal brick kilns of CHT: HC to Govt

The High Court today directed the government to demolish all the 130 illegal brick kilns in Bandarban, Khagrachhari and Rangamati in a bid to curb the environment pollution and also asked to submit compliance reports before it in six weeks.
14 March 2022, 06:39 AM

Carbon user fee to cut emission by 12pc by 2030: IMF

Bangladesh could bring down carbon dioxide emission by 12 percent by 2030 by introducing a carbon user fee on the energy sector as it strives to transition to a low-carbon economy and build climate resilience, said the International Monetary Fund.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM

23 high-polluting tanneries to face music

Twenty-three tanneries that are causing high levels of pollution are set to be shut down, a parliamentary body said yesterday.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM

23 more tanneries to be shut over pollution: JS body

A parliamentary body today said 23 more tannery industries, causing high levels of pollution, will be shut down while utility services of seven tanneries have already been disconnected due to the environment pollution.
8 March 2022, 16:25 PM

NGOs, civil society groups call for banning use of plastic in Rohingya camps

Local NGOs and civil society groups in Cox’s Bazar have called for banning use of plastic in the Rohingya camps.
6 March 2022, 17:22 PM

Dhaka again ranks world's most polluted city

Dhaka's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 184 at 8:48am today, once again making the capital's air most polluted in the world.
5 March 2022, 04:58 AM

Air pollution takes 3 years off life in Bangladesh

Air pollution cuts the average life expectancy of a person in Bangladesh by almost three years, said a global report.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Poor air quality: Statements at seminars do not work

The High Court yesterday blasted the government for not taking sufficient measures to control the air pollution in Dhaka and its surrounding areas even after repeated directives.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Young fishers remove over 12,000kg pollutants from Cox’s Bazar sea beach

Blue Guards, a youth fishers-led beach cleaning initiative, removed 12,068 kg pollutants from sea beaches covering Cox's Bazar Sadar, Moheshkhali, Ramu, Teknaf, Ukhiya, and Kuakata areas in 2021.
1 March 2022, 16:32 PM

DoE shuts 7 tanneries in Savar, cuts off water, electricity lines

Department of Environment (DoE) today shut seven tannery factories and disconnected its electricity, and water lines for allegedly releasing liquid waste into the Dhaleshwari river, violating a High Court order.
1 March 2022, 13:46 PM

Demolish illegal brick kilns of Dhaka, surrounding districts in 15 days: HC

The High Court today directed the government to shut down the operations of all the illegal brick kilns and demolish their structures in Dhaka and four other surrounding districts -- Gazipur, Manikganj, Narayanganj and Munshiganj -- in 15 days to prevent environment pollution.
1 March 2022, 09:31 AM

Dhaka air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

The air quality in Dhaka was reported 'unhealthy' this morning and it occupied the third position in the air quality index (AQI).
24 February 2022, 05:54 AM

Ban single-use plastic, say 3 in 4 people worldwide: Survey

Three in four people worldwide want single-use plastics to be banned as soon as possible, according to a poll released on Tuesday, as United Nations members prepare to begin talks on a global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution.
22 February 2022, 05:43 AM

Dhaka air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

The air quality in Dhaka was reported ‘unhealthy’ this morning and it occupied the third position in the air quality index (AQI).
20 February 2022, 06:15 AM

Air pollution may negatively affect male fertility: Study

Air pollution may negatively affect semen quality, particularly the ability of sperm to swim in the right direction, according to the findings of a new research, The Guardian reported.
18 February 2022, 13:01 PM