Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
Earth Day observed releasing sea turtle hatchlings in Cox’s Bazar
To mark Earth Day 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Forest Department and the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), released 116 sea turtle hatchlings into the Bay of Bengal. The event underscored this year’s Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” by spotlighting how community-led efforts can protect biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods and promoting responsible tourism.
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India’s Delhi, Vietnam’s H...
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy' while 201-300 is 'very unhealthy' and 301-400 is considered 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
Climate adaptation in development planning
An Inception Workshop titled “Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Sustainable Development Pathways of Bangladesh” was held today at the Department of Environment Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka. The event was jointly organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
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Mr. Stefan Liller, UNDP Res...
Bangladesh decides to ratify 1992 Water Convention
Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon. Photo: BSS[/caption]
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Renewable not fossil fuels can ensure a livable city
The event was jointly organized by the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), Bangladesh Resource Center for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK), Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), and Jet Net BD.
The session was Chaired and moderated by Professor ...
