climate change
Nepal’s claim for climate compensation and why it matters for us
Following the devastating flood in Nepal caused by part of a glacier collapsing, the country is seeking climate compensation from China, India, and the United States, arguing that major emitters should bear responsibility for climate-related harm suffered by countries that have contributed little to global warming.
4 September 2026
El Niño and its effects on Bangladesh’s agriculture
Recent warnings from WMO and FAO suggest that the challenge may extend beyond drought
23 August 2026
What Bangladesh and Tuvalu teach the world about climate justice
Bangladesh and Tuvalu expose severe climate justice failures, demanding immediate adaptation finance and accountability from developed nations.
6 August 2026
A rain-soaked July is over. Now Bangladesh faces a hotter August
BMD forecasts near-normal rainfall but warns of heatwaves, rising rivers and possible regional flooding
2 August 2026
Extreme heat is turning into a threat to economy
The government must act now to protect workers, jobs and growth.
31 July 2026
Why Bangladesh’s low ecological footprint is not a climate advantage
The country contributes relatively little to global ecological degradation through consumption but pays heavily for its consequences.
30 July 2026
Warning system struggles to keep pace as climate events intensify
Bangladesh met office considers overhauling rainfall classifications
23 July 2026
Heat stress could cost Bangladeshi workers nearly 24 days of work a year: Report
Agriculture and construction workers face mounting income losses by 2030 as temperatures rise
19 July 2026
When extreme heat becomes a death trap for Bangladesh’s workers
Extreme heat in Bangladesh constitutes a severe labour rights crisis demanding urgent occupational health and safety reforms.
6 July 2026
‘Climate change may cost up to 9% of GDP by 2050’
Climate change could have significant economic consequences for Bangladesh by 2050, with projections indicating a potential annual GDP loss of 2-9 percent, according to a paper presented at a programme yesterday.
25 June 2026
‘Strong on paper, weak in practice’
Despite strong national policies and budget allocations on climate change and gender equality, Bangladesh is struggling to translate these measures into tangible benefits for climate-vulnerable women, said experts at a roundtable yesterday.
22 June 2026
An alarming report on children’s exposure to climate risks
Take steps to protect children from escalating climate hazards
19 June 2026
Women farmers and the fight for climate resilience
Women comprise 58 percent of Bangladesh’s agricultural workforce, but are rarely recognised as farmers in official classifications or extension services.
10 June 2026
Climate-displaced people should not become rights-deprived refugees in their own country
Thousands of people across the country are being displaced every day by climate-induced events such as river erosion, salinity intrusion, floods, and cyclones. In search of livelihoods, these people are moving to large cities.
21 May 2026
Why are lightning strikes claiming so many farmers' lives?
Scrolling through the morning papers or glancing at our phone screens, there is one recurring piece of news that never fails to break our hearts: the untimely demise of people struck by lightning.
13 May 2026
Living on the edge: How monsoon turns coastal life into survival
Before the start of the disaster season, there is a rush of house changes along the coast. People on the banks of the Meghna River are busy repairing their houses.
9 May 2026
Career prospects for environmental science graduates
The window for building domestic environmental capacity is narrowing on one side and widening on the other, and the graduates standing in that aperture are better trained than the system deserves credit for producing.
7 May 2026
Climate change demands a smarter approach to healthcare
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.
24 April 2026
Our coasts demand more than recycled political pledges
As Bangladesh approaches another parliamentary election, political rhetoric is intensifying, development pledges are being recycled, and candidates are once again courting voters with familiar promises.
9 February 2026
The paradox of Bangladesh’s climate progress
Bangladesh is once again featured prominently in the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI), a report widely cited by global media, policymakers, and international funders to assess countries’ exposure to climate impacts.
20 January 2026