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Climate ChangeCyclone Amphan
The Buriganga's pollution has never been more apparent. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

54 of 196 industries along Buriganga, Shitalakkhya still without ETPs: Minister Mintoo

The government has shut down 27 industries over environmental violations and recovered Tk1.32 crore out of nearly Tk3 crore in compensation imposed on them.

At least 114 Bengal tigers live in Bangladesh's portion of the Sundarbans, according to official figures. File Photo: Reuters

Govt prepares new Red List as 31 wildlife species go extinct

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo speaks at the parliament. Photo: Screengrab/File photo

Bangladesh ranks 13th globally in climate vulnerability: Minister

Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Sundarbans to reopen 1 Sept as 3-month ban revives flora and fauna

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Extreme heat is becoming an economic threat

Germany's heatwave. Photo: Collected

Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer

A drove view of mud covered properties following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal on 26 August 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Glacier collapse may have triggered deadly Nepal flash flood: Experts

Photo: Collected

El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought

Representational image. Photo: Collected

2.23cr trees planted in 6 months, 43% of annual target

Photo: Courtesy

BAPA calls for immediate crackdown on air, noise, visual, plastic pollution

Heavy dust from development work in Dhaka's Dayaganj area pollutes the air. The World Health Organisation’s report links 80,000 annual deaths to air pollution in Bangladesh. The report also notes that air pollution can heighten risks of wheezing, coughing, lower respiratory tract infections, and depression. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Dhaka ranks 6th globally in worst air quality

Rain pours as vehicles make their way through the wet streets. Photo: UNB

Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country

Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Rain predicted in parts of country