environment

Termination of fossil finance demanded

Oceantimes News : 3 MARCH 2023, FRIDAY, 22:13

Action Aid Bangladesh, in cooperation with Young People, organized the Global Climate Strike on Friday in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka…

17 invasive plant species identified in 5 protected areas

Ocean Times Desk : 22 FEBRUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 15:31

Bangladesh National Herbarium has identified 17 foreign invasive plant species harmful to Bangladesh under the Sustainable Forest and Livelihood Project of the Forest Department, 7 of which are major

Madhavakund master plan will increase opportunities for biodiversity conservation

Oceantimes Report : 15 FEBRUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 16:32

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

Oceantimes News : 15 FEBRUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 13:10

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.

Minister seeks DCs’ cooperation in protecting environment

Ocean Times News Desk: : 25 JANUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 18:20

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

Oceantimes Desk : 8 JANUARY 2023, SUNDAY, 5:51

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

Australia argues against ‘endangered’ Barrier Reef status

oceantimes desk : 4 DECEMBER 2022, SUNDAY, 7:29

Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites…

Saudi firm signs deal with BPDB to set up 1000 MW solar power plant

UNB : 1 DECEMBER 2022, THURSDAY, 0:10

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to set up a 1000 MW solar power plant in Bangladesh. Welcoming the initiative, State Minister […]

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