“It’s unbearably hot today,” “The roads are underwater again,” and “The crops didn’t survive”—these lines have become so familiar that they no longer sound alarming.

The country now ranks fourth in the world for the number of days with a heat index above 35 degrees Celsius, behind only three Gulf countries known for their desert climates.

On a hot, humid morning in the coastal village of Satkhira, Rahima Begum wades through waist-deep saline water to reach the nearest health facility.

Long-term planning vital as 22 urban centres face escalating risks

Bangladesh pledges to reduce emissions from energy sources by 26.46 percent by 2035.

Without proper steps, farmland, infrastructure, and livelihoods will be at grave risk

They must not be left to suffer at home or abroad

The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.

While full-scale ASP implementation will take several years, Bangladesh is well-positioned to embark on this transformative journey.

Five unions in Khulna at risk of severe flooding

Latest incident saw the startling transformation of Altadighi National Park

In Bangladesh, heatwaves have historically not been a prominent concern.

PWD felling trees shows how indifferent government bodies still are to the environment

The summer of 2023 has tested the patience and tolerance of Bangladeshis, both in urban and rural areas. This year has seen an unprecedented rise in temperature, breaking many previous records.

A Swiss Embassy project – Bangladesh Microinsurance Market Development Program – ranks Bangladesh as the seventh most vulnerable country in the world to the effects of climate change and fifth in the world in terms of losses incurred due to climate change.

High Court ruling on planting new trees shouldn’t be taken as a licence to cut trees at will

During the annual COP, all the world’s media turn up to follow the negotiations on different topics, and many civil society actors, especially the youth, make great efforts to attend.

Relief and rehabilitation are priority in Mocha-hit areas after the worst was averted

Govt must take all measures to minimise the damage of Cyclone Mocha

Dhaka authorities must focus on protecting greenery amid rising heat