The Barapukuria 525MW coal-fired power plant in Dinajpur has completely shut down following a mechanical issue in its only running unit on Tuesday afternoon.

Police in Sirajganj seized a truck loaded with banned polythene and arrested two individuals for transporting the material.

Forest Department has stepped up its efforts to reclaim forestland, dismantle illegal structures, and remove electric wires used for trapping wildlife.

The rescued animals include a bear, a freshwater crocodile, three Burmese pythons, nine porcupines, two fishing cats, two forest cats, and various species of birds

Thousands of farmers in the north face water crisis; experts call for multi-faceted approach

Migratory birds are being illegally hunted in the haor areas of Sylhet and sold online through social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook

Newly appointed Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Azaz today announced that all canals in Dhaka will be gradually reclaimed from encroachers

Godnail depot to receive diesel by Tuesday; project expected to save around Tk 250 crores annually

A two-day cleaning drive has been conducted on Saint Martin’s Island by the Department of Environment and Bangladesh Sustainable Alliance (BSA), collecting 930kg of plastic waste.

Scientists have developed a solar-powered device that can pull pollution from the air and convert it directly into fuel for cars and planes

Ahead of summer demand and on BPDB request, Adani Power has agreed to resume full supplies by next week

Pollution caused by the unchecked use of plastic items by tourists is wreaking havoc on the biodiversity and ecosystem of the Sundarbans, speakers said at a discussion marking Sundarbans Day.

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, and its forest-dependent communities are now at risk due to the impact of climate change and unregulated industrial expansion, speakers warned

This year’s theme is: "Love the Sundarbans on Valentine’s Day"

LIZARDS OF LUCK … A pair of Tokay geckos lounging in a crevice at the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary in Fatikchhari. Native to Southeast Asia and abundant in Bangladesh, these large, nocturnal reptiles are named for their distinctive “tokay” call, a loud sound heard in the evening.

Illegal deer hunting has surged in the Sundarbans, threatening the delicate ecosystem of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

Graft could see funds intended to tackle global warming diverted to other ends and weaken the implementation of environmental regulations

In the letter, sent on February 9, BELA urged authorities to immediately halt all activities encroaching upon open spaces in the park. It also called for consultations with urban planners to remove unauthorised structures and ensure unrestricted public access, according to a press release

As of Monday morning, many of the world's biggest polluters - including China, India and the European Union - had not done so.

Why haven't the birds come round this year?