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New branch of evolution discovered in Pacific’s contested deep-sea

26 MAR, 2026

Researchers have discovered a whole new evolutionary branch on the deep-sea floor, having found an entirely new superfamily, and 24 new deep-sea species on the central Pacific’s seafloor. These amphipod creatures – small crustaceans – […]

Mongla Port to undergo radical changes in 6 months: Shipping Minister

22 FEB, 2026

The minister said, considering the port’s importance to the national economy and foreign trade, existing problems will be identified and discussed with the Prime Minister.

Bangladesh’s deep-sea fisheries: An untapped frontier at a critical crossroads

22 FEB, 2026

As Bangladesh approaches LDC graduation in 2026, unlocking its vastly underutilised deep-sea fisheries will require urgent scientific, policy, and investment reforms to shift from subsidy dependence to sustainable, globally competitive growth

Rising Seas, Rising Waste: Confronting the Ocean Pollution Crisis

03 JUN, 2025

World Oceans Day 2025 will be celebrated on June 8 under the official theme “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate” a powerful call to accelerate collective…

Private sector takes over 59% of renewable project pipeline: Study

15 DEC, 2023

To turn the current energy and economic crisis in Bangladesh into a possibility, the government must ensure integrity and competition in the energy sector. To build a smart Bangladesh, we must prioritize building a smart and green energy-dependent future

China water-cannoned boat in South China Sea

07 AUG, 2023

The Philippines yesterday accused China’s coast guard of blocking and water-cannoning a Philippine military supply boat in the South China Sea, condemning the “excessive and offensive actions” against its vessels.

Erosion hits Marine Drive hard

05 AUG, 2023

Around half of the 50-metre-wide Marine Drive in the west Mundardail area was washed away on Thursday morning after geo tubes protecting the road were torn apart by strong waves

World’s oceans set new surface temperature record

05 AUG, 2023

The world’s oceans set a temperature record in the past week, with their surface hitting 20.96 degrees Celsius (69.7 Fahrenheit), European Union climate observatory data showed on Friday. Ocean surface temperature reached 20.96C on July […]

Saleemul Huq appointed to the UN’s Scientific Advisory Board

05 AUG, 2023

Leading global climate expert Prof Dr. Saleemul Huq has been appointed as one of the external members of a new Scientific Advisory Board of the UN.

Bangladesh seeks funding for losses and damages

21 JUL, 2023

Meeting with COP28 President designate held

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