Environment

Climate ChangeCyclone Amphan

Environment

Climate ChangeCyclone Amphan
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

Malaysia's Kuching topped the global pollution list with an AQI of 188, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 176 and Indonesia's Jakarta with 163.

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

A large section of the brick road connecting Palerchar and Majhirghat collapses into the Padma River, disrupting local communication. Photo: TBS

Padma erosion leaves Zajira residents destitute, over 500 families at risk

Photo: TBS

Tk63.5cr road project threatens Cox's Bazar beach dunes 

Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Rain likely in part of the country in next 24 hours

Photo: UNB

Bishkhali riverbanks turn green as 50,000 trees reshape Bagerhat landscape

A myna bird is seen perched on a wooden nest box (left), while various materials retrieved from a nest, including plastic waste and twigs, are separated on paper plates for analysis (right). Photo: Courtesy

Plastic waste reshaping bird nesting behaviour at Jahangirnagar University

Less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally, and nearly half of the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually end up in landfills. File photo: Collected

Govt issues EPR guidelines on plastic waste management

Photo: TBS

Mangroves on erosion-hit chars: A new push to protect the coast

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

BMD forecasts rain across country

File photo of State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam. Photo: Collected.

'Stop using rivers as dumping grounds', urges environment state minister

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

Dhaka air quality remains moderate