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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World’s most polluted air in Dhaka this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 173 at 09:05 am on Saturday.
The air was classified as 'unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking.
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
Bangladesh has decided to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) 1992.
The Council of Advisers took this decision at its meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) here today with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.
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Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy this afternoon. Photo: BSS[/caption]
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
A policy dialogue titled "Role of Renewable Energy for a Livable City" was held today at BIP Conference Hall, Planners Tower, Bangla Motor, Dhaka on Thursday (March 20).
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 ...
Collaboration on climate change with UK to be enhanced, says Syeda Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation. She emphasized the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting, and desalination initiatives, ensuring that these benefits reach the people. Rizwana Hasan called for the doubling of the $100 billion in climate financing to address the growing needs, stressing the importance of securing a better world for future generations.
