- Taijul claims 7-for to bowl Zimbabwe out for 410
- Tech-driven education to elevate Bangladesh globally: Education Minister
- Ahsan Habib appointed new NBR chairman
- BB chief for stronger capital market to boost private investment
- 5 killed in shooting in Germany
- Parliament passes Finance Bill 2026
- Hormuz traffic drops after fresh vessel attacks fuel security concerns
- Gold price falls in global market as Mideast tensions fuel inflation fears
- Trump announces Iran talks in Doha on Tuesday
- PM asks students to prepare for contributing to nation-building
- Dengue: 5 die, 124 hospitalized in 24 hrs
- PM vows to restore discipline in the economy
- PM launches tree plantation campaign in secondary schools
- Opposition MPs to receive Tk 20cr allocation: Mirza Fakhrul
- Reform or Power? The Real Reason Behind Jamaat-e-Islami's Planned Political Agitation
- Four more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hours
- PM asks to increase tax-free income limit to Tk 4 lakh
- Iran, Oman launch joint Hormuz governance committee
- Hasina's announcement of returning from Delhi a stunt: Chief Prosecutor
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Extreme heat puts birds and wildlife under growing stress across Europe
Prolonged heatwaves sweeping across Europe have not only affected people but also placed increasing stress on birds and other wildlife, experts have warned, reports AP. While many bird species are adapted to warm environments, extended periods of extreme heat have pushed some beyond their...
40 drown in France as extreme heat grips Europe
At least 40 people have drowned in France since June 18 while trying to cool off during an intense heatwave that has engulfed much of Europe, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, reports Reuters/ DAWN. France, Britain, Italy, Spain and Switzerland are experiencing...
Bangladesh eyes $1bn annual carbon credit earnings from 25 crore tree plantation drive
Bangladesh could earn nearly US$1 billion a year from carbon credit sales generated through the governments nationwide 25 crore tree plantation programme, according to a government report. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman launched the five-year programme on June 13 to strengthen environmental...
UNICEF says almost all children exposed to climate hazards
UNICEF said that almost all of the worlds children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, reports TBS. According to the organizations report, children were disproportionately affected by a range of...
How the Yunus-era ACC law hurt the economy and rule of law
Can a person be punished before being found guilty in court? The question lies at the heart of the debate surrounding the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) law introduced during the Yunus-led interim administration. Critics argue that the amended law violated constitutional principles by allowing...
Climate change reduces oxygen levels in rivers worldwide, threatening fish
Climate change has been steadily reducing oxygen levels in rivers across the world, threatening fish populations and freshwater ecosystems, according to a new international study, reports AP. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences analyzed oxygen concentrations in more than 21,000...
Number of green garment factories rises significantly: Minister
The number of environment friendly green garment factories in Bangladesh has increased remarkably over the years, reflecting the countrys growing commitment to sustainable industrial development, reports BSS. It is true that the number of environment friendly green garment factories in the...