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Madhavakund master plan will increase opportunities for biodiversity conservation

15 FEB, 2023

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change Mo: Shahab Uddin said that the Master Plan has been approved for overall development including eco-tourism by increasing biodiversity conservation…..

Thermal power plant ignores emission standards

15 FEB, 2023

While Bangladesh is making strides in infrastructural development through the implementation of various mega development projects, the poor air quality of the country often makes global headlines.

National strategy will play important role in conserving sharks and rays: Minister

08 FEB, 2023

National Conservation Strategy and Plan of Action for Sharks and Rays in Bangladesh 2023-2033″ will reduce over fishing and unwanted fishing of sharks and rays.

Govt is committed to conserve all wetlands: Shahab Uddin

02 FEB, 2023

Various projects are being implemented for the development of the haors and water bodies. A total of 13 areas of the country have been declared as ecologically critical areas aiming to protect biodiversity, including wetlands.

Human trafficking in Bangladesh increased after natural disasters: UN

01 FEB, 2023

Human trafficking cases in Bangladesh and the Philippines increased after devastating cyclones and typhoons displaced millions, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today……

New Zealand’s deadly flood crisis extends in country’s north island

01 FEB, 2023

New Zealand’s deadly flood emergency continued on Sunday after heavy rainfall hit the country’s north island, causing landslides, flash floods and knocking out roads….

Save the Children Launches Climate Campaign ‘Generation Hope’

26 JAN, 2023

Save the Children launches global campaign ‘Generation Hope’ in Bangladesh, for and with the children, calling for urgent actions on climate inequality.

Minister seeks DCs’ cooperation in protecting environment

25 JAN, 2023

DCs to take legal action against illegal brick kilns, illegal use of forest wood as fuel, banned polythene shopping bags, illegal hill-dune cutters, sawmills, forest grabbing, and water body encroachment.

15 illegal resorts asked to halt construction work in St Martin’s Island

08 JAN, 2023

Local administration has conducted a drive at St Martin’s Island and asked 15 illegal resorts to halt the construction work yesterday…

Tk 95 lakh washing away

02 JAN, 2023

In September, geo bags were placed within 300 metres of Karkhana river in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila to protect from river erosion.

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