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Climate Change Cyclone Amphan

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Climate Change Cyclone Amphan

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo addressed the opening of the Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP) Knowledge Conference 2026 in Dhaka on 7 October 2026. Photo Courtesy

Bangladesh needs better climate projects to unlock global finance: Environment minister

The National Adaptation Plan 2023–2050, Bangladesh Delta Plan and NDC 3.0 now need to be translated into implementable programmes and projects, he says.

A stretch of the Sangu River in Satkania, Chattogram, where locals allege water-mixed burnt furnace-oil sludge from the nearby Dohazari-Kaliaish power plant reached through Moillya canal. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS

Oil sludge in Sangu River: Environment dept to take legal action against power plant

Australian bogong moths rest on a piece of material in Sydney October 28, 2003. Phot: Reuters

Swarms of moths in Australia raise hopes for endangered species' recovery

Dhaka air pollution: Photo: Collected

Dhaka ranks third among world's most polluted cities

Economist Anu Muhammad (second from right) speaks at a press conference titled “Cox's Bazar Endangered by Unplanned Development: Environmentalists' Concern” organised by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (Bapa) at Dhaka Reporters Unity today, 28 September 2026. Photo: Collected

Other ministries trying to render environment ministry ineffective: Anu Muhammad

A rickshaw passenger holding an umbrella for the rickshaw puller on a rainy day in Dhaka. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Rain likely in parts of country

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses the 'High-level Meeting to Address the Existential Threats Posed by Sea-Level Rise' at the UN Headquarters today, 24 September 2026. Photo: Courtesy

PM urges faster global action as sea level threatens 10m Bangladeshis

A woman covers her nose to protect herself from dust as she makes her way through the city’s dusty streets. Photo: Collected

Dhaka records 'moderate' air quality this morning

Representational image. Photo: Collected

El Niño could cause over 600 additional deaths in Bangladesh between Sept 2026 and Feb 2027

A young Mock Viper peacefully resting on a leaf. It is the only snake we had seen during 2 nights in Lawachhara. Photo: Collected

Lawachhara National Park: A wildlife treasure that needs serious conservation management

A thermometer shows high temperatures under the bright sun during a heatwave. Representational image. Photo: Collected

Mild heatwave sweeping over country

A woman covers her nose to protect herself from dust as she makes her way through the city’s dusty streets. Photo: Collected

Dhaka's air unhealthy for sensitive groups

Photo: BSS

August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor