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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 […]

BD played an effective role in COP-27:  Environment Minister

Ocean Times Desk : 29 NOVEMBER 2022, TUESDAY, 18:25

Bangladesh played an effective and strong role on behalf of least developed countries that are very endangered and vulnerable due to climate change at the recently concluded United Nations Climate Conference COP-27

Malnourished generations are growing up on BD coast area for climate influence

Kafayet Ullah Chowdhury : 28 NOVEMBER 2022, MONDAY, 18:25

Children are suffering from malnutrition in the coastal area of Bangladesh due to climate change effects. A shocking picture was found in Debhata under Satkhira, a coastal district near the Sundarbans (mangrove forest).

Lighter Vessel Workers’ Strike Paralyses Chittagong Port

Chittagong Bureau : 28 NOVEMBER 2022, MONDAY, 8:26

The loading and unloading of goods from moored ships at Chattogram port have been halted from 12:01 am Sunday as lighter vessel workers called for an indefinite strike putting forward a 10-point demand. In such a situation putting businesses in trouble.

‘Govt is implementing ecosystem-based climate adaptation programs’

Ocean Times News Desk : 27 NOVEMBER 2022, SUNDAY, 4:53

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md. Shahab Uddin said that the government is implementing an ecosystem-based adaptation system in the Barendra and Haor areas of the country to deal with the adverse effects of climate change.

Bangladesh assumes IORA chairmanship

BSS, Dhaka : 24 NOVEMBER 2022, THURSDAY, 8:19

Bangladesh assumed chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) while Russia was added as new dialogue partner at its 21st Council of Ministers’ meeting last 18th November, 2022.

Limitations halt freeing river from population

Oceantimes Desk : 24 NOVEMBER 2022, THURSDAY, 6:42

The country’s rivers cannot be freed from pollution due to “many limitations”, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury has said….

Dhaka’s air 2nd most polluted in the world this morning

UNB, Dhaka : 24 NOVEMBER 2022, THURSDAY, 6:31

Dhaka’s air quality continued to be in the “unhealthy” zone this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 10:20am, the metropolis ranked second in the list of world cities with the worst air quality…

COP27: Bangladesh wants climate finance doubled by 2025

Oceantimes Desk : 24 NOVEMBER 2022, THURSDAY, 5:55

Bangladesh has demanded that developed countries double their collective provision of adaptation finance by 2025, as was agreed at COP26 in Glasgow last year…

2.6 million tons of single-use plastic waste enter Bay of Bengal every year!

Kafayet ullah Chowdhury : 20 NOVEMBER 2022, SUNDAY, 13:06

Each day, 18 transboundary rivers in Bangladesh carry approximately 15,345 tons of single-use plastic waste. 2802 tons, which originate from India and Myanmar. 2519 tons come from India and 284 tons from Myanmar.

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