Dhaka July 21, 2025, 9:04 am
Found underground in cracks in soil, sand and rock, groundwater is the largest useable source of freshwater on the planet and more than two billion people rely on it to drink or irrigate crops
“The young students can make a difference toward the direction by turning tree plantation into a long-term social movement to save the planet from the wraths of changing climate and keep it habitable for future generations,”
The Department of Environment also raised concerns about the existing waste management system which creates environmental risks
India and China are forcing Bangladesh government to establish coal-based power plants though they are not interested to launch such projects in their own countries
Britain has officially had its hottest day on record.
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam today said stern action would be taken if any industry releases its wastes into rivers without filtration.
By any measure, GARBAGEMAN is a maverick enterprise. It recycles waste into resources, a process known as upcycling, to save the environment.
Most parts of the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain or thunder showers in the next 24 hours till 9 am tomorrow, a met forecast said.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower signal as squally weather is unlikely over the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh
Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate elsewhere over North Bay, said a Met office release here today.
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted recipients of ‘Prime Ministers National Award for Tree Plantation-2018’ and ‘Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation-2019’ and those, who are enjoying
A light rain drenched the capital on Saturday morning, the first day of Bangla month of Ashar, offering city dwellers a big relief from scorching heat.
A project that pioneers floating houses in Bangladesh has won the prestigious RISK Award 2019.
Kaptai Lake, the biggest manmade lake in Bangladesh, is heading for a tragic end as sediments fill up its bottom and waste materials continue to pollute it every day.
The ministries concerned on Tuesday placed a set of proposals, including establishing more shelter centres, strengthening the existing ones and water embankments, for building resilience to natural disasters like the recent s
Tuesday's storm had winds reaching 50 kilometers per hour (30 miles per hour) and damaged homes and uprooted trees and power lines in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan states.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at few places over the country in 24 hours commencing at 9 am today.
According to a ministry official, the government augmented generation of power, expanded transmission lines, distribution lines and improved capacity of other sectors to further raise the economic growth up to Bangladesh’s be
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur for next two or three days at many places over the country.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to value water resources and ensure their inclusive management to protect and use this vital resource sustainably for the benefit of all people.
