The government has introduced new guidelines making plastic producers, importers and brand owners responsible for managing the waste generated by their products.The “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines for Plastic Waste Management, 2026” were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and published in the Bangladesh Gazette on August 13.Issued under Section 13 ...more

The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) has called for long-term and coordinated planning to address Dhaka’s worsening livability crisis.The call came at a press conference titled “Livability of Dhaka City: Challenges and Planned Solutions” at the Planners Tower in the capital on Tuesday.BIP President planner Dr Muhammad Ariful Islam said Dhaka ranked 171st among 173 ...more

Bangladesh is increasingly facing the contrasting impacts of excessive rainfall and prolonged drought, creating growing risks for livelihoods, agriculture and everyday life amid changing climate patterns.Heavy rainfall is flooding low-lying areas, damaging farmland, roads and homes and disrupting normal activities in many regions. In contrast, prolonged dry spells are reducing soil moisture, increasing dependence on ...more

Environmental pollution and climate change are no longer future concerns but present-day realities, posing growing threats to human health and livelihoods worldwide. Experts warn that air and water pollution, extreme heatwaves, erratic rainfall, cyclones, floods, and prolonged droughts are increasing the incidence of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, heat-related conditions, waterborne diseases, and malnutrition.Bangladesh is among ...more

Climate change is increasingly affecting countries around the world, with rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, cyclones, droughts, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels highlighting the long-term consequences of excessive carbon emissions. Scientists warn that immediate action to cut emissions is essential to avoid more severe environmental crises for future generations.Environmental experts say carbon emissions can be ...more

Climate change is no longer a future concern but one of the world's most pressing realities, with rising temperatures, extreme rainfall, prolonged droughts, cyclones, river erosion, and sea-level rise threatening millions of lives. Bangladesh remains among the countries most vulnerable to these impacts.Experts say addressing the climate crisis requires more than government action. They stress ...more

Rapid urbanisation and industrial growth are increasing pollution levels, making many cities vulnerable to worsening air, noise, plastic and waste pollution. Experts warn that without immediate action, future cities could become difficult to live in.In major cities of Bangladesh, vehicle emissions, construction dust and industrial waste are damaging air quality, while excessive plastic use, improper ...more

Government officials, urban planners, development partners, and local stakeholders will gather in Cox's Bazar for an Urban Heat Action Planning Workshop on 22nd & 23rd July aimed at strengthening the city's resilience to rising temperatures and extreme heat.Organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) under its Enabling ...more

Climate change is rapidly reshaping weather patterns across the globe, with extreme rainfall, prolonged droughts, and powerful cyclones becoming increasingly common. In Bangladesh, these events are no longer isolated incidents but part of a growing climate reality.Experts say rising global temperatures are warming the atmosphere and oceans, disrupting natural weather cycles and increasing the frequency ...more

Green Voice International organized a tree plantation and sapling distribution program at Bottola in Algi Uttar Union under Haimchar Upazila on Saturday to promote environmental awareness.The program was attended by the organization's Chief Coordinator, Md. Ovi Ahmed Juel, who urged young people to take an active role in protecting the environment by planting trees.He said ...more