The existing oceans take over the majority 70% of our home planet Earth. Their contribution to biodiversity and organism wellbeing is incomparable. The Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) and…
“It is difficult for Bangladesh to implement and achieve climate tolerance without international and bilateral cooperation. So, we are expecting cooperation and support from a developed country like UK,” said the minister.
Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is a global problem, occurs when fishing vessels operate without a license, fail to report their catches or engage in fishing where prohibited. The adverse consequences of IUU fishing are widespread. Overfishing, a result of IUU practices, diminishes fish stocks beyond their ability to recover, thereby disturbing the fragile balance of marine ecosystems. Furthermore, IUU fishing contributes to poverty and food insecurity among fishers and their communities, as reduced fish stocks make it increasingly challenging for them to make a living. Additionally, the destructive fishing practices associated with IUU fishing, such as bottom trawling, cause irreparable damage to critical habitats like coral reefs.
The government-imposed two month-long ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal started today to ensure smooth breeding of fish.
The ban will remain in force in the Bay of Bengal till July 23 and in the Sundarbans till August 31.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday raised six priority areas for the countries of the Indian Ocean region, including fostering maritime diplomacy and partnership and strengthening maritime security and mutual trust for prosperity for all.
The deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said this in a special bulletin on Thursday.
The government has taken all the necessary preparations at all levels to face cyclone Mocha, State minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said
The environment ministry is working with other ministries to ensure that hazardous chemicals, public health risks, threats to biodiversity and noise pollution are controlled in shipwrecks
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Md. Shahab Uddin, Deputy Minister Habibun Nahar, Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed and additional Secretary (Environment and Climate Change) Sanjay Kumar Bhowmik has expressed deep grief over the death of Quamrul Islam Chowdhury.
Ocean Times News Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Monday said Bangladesh requires $373 billion to implement its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in the next 27 years, with $8.5 billion […]
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