- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
- Anti-discrimination Movement’s former coordinator Tanifa killed in road accident
- Bangladesh move up in FIFA rankings after draw against India
Rizwana calls for caring nature while celebrating Eid
Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan has greeted people of the country on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS. In a message, she said after a month of self-purification, Eid-ul-Fitr brings a profound message of joy, compassion and brotherhood....
‘No way but to reach consensus to gain public trust’
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said if the people have to be brought into confidence, then there is no way but to reach a consensus on people-centered reforms. The environment, forest and climate change, and water resources adviser Rizwana spoke to the media around 6:15 am on...
Debate grows over ocean-based carbon capture experiments
On the grounds of a gas-fired power plant on Canadas east coast, an emerging company is pumping mineral-rich slurry into the ocean, hoping to combat climate change. Whether this is pollution or a breakthrough depends on perspective. Planetary Technologies, a Nova Scotia-based firm, is betting...
China unveils 100-year nuclear battery with revolutionary applications
Chinese scientists at Northwest Normal University in Gansu province have developed the worlds first carbon-based nuclear battery, Zhulong-1, capable of lasting over 100 years without recharging. This innovative battery uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope, to generate electricity, offering...
Proper steps crucial to keep rivers clean and flowing
Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasized on the important of taking proper steps to keep river water pollution-free and flow normally, reports BSS. The value of rivers in agriculture-dependent Bangladesh is immense. Just as the river is...
‘Govt to recruit 2,000 more doctors’
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the government has decided to recruit 2,000 more physicians aiming to reach healthcare facilities at the grassroots level. A recruit process is underway to hire 3,493 doctors through PSC (Bangladesh Public Service Commission). In addition,...
Sustainable development impossible without environmental protection
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has emphasised that sustainable development cannot be achieved without safeguarding the environment by controlling air, water, soil, and noise pollution. Speaking as the...
Environment Advisor calls for unified action in reviving Bangladesh’s ailing rivers
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Monday has urged all stakeholders to unite in taking decisive action to restore Bangladeshs endangered rivers. Expressing optimism about ongoing efforts, she...
Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan stated that environmental protection is the key to shaping our future, and development must be pursued in a manner that does not exert excessive pressure on nature. She emphasized that nature can never be conquered; rather,...
Adviser Rizwana calls for transition of industrial sector to renewable energy
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called on the business community and international partners to work alongside Bangladeshi stakeholders in shifting from fossil fuel-based energy production to renewable and sustainable sources. She made the call while speaking as the chief guest at the...
DoE urges city dwellers to wear face masks
The Department of Environment (DoE) has urged the city dwellers to wear face masks when going outside as Dhakas air quality index (AQI) has already reached a hazardous level. As the air quality index (AQI) in the city reaches over 250 this morning (February 5), the DoE has asked city dwellers to...
Dhaka’s air quality slightly improves but remains among world’s worst
Dhakas air quality showed a minor improvement on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, yet the city continues to rank as one of the most polluted globally. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Dhaka was the 4th most polluted city at 9:02 AM on Wednesday, recording an AQI of 292, falling under the...
Dhaka's air quality shows slight improvement, now 3rd worst globally
Dhakas air quality has seen a marginal improvement compared to Monday, yet the city remains among the worlds most polluted. Tuesday, Bangladeshs capital ranks third worst globally, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). At 9:16 AM, the AQI readings showed Kolkata at 284, Lahore at 281, Dhaka...
Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world on Monday
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, was ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Monday, according to the latest data from the World Air Quality Report. The report, which tracks global air pollution levels, revealed that Dhakas air quality was severely impacted by high levels of particulate...
Drive against illegal polythene bags will continue: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the drive against illegal polythene bags will continue despite resistance from vested quarters. Speaking at a virtual meeting with deputy commissioners on Sunday, she emphasized that illegal production and distribution of...
Fines of 55 lakh Taka, 4 kiln closures, and 2.5 tons polythene seizures
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched a series of mobile court drives on Wednesday targeting illegal brick kilns, banned polythene use, and air pollution. The initiative, backed by the Department of Environment, resulted in significant penalties, kiln closures, and the...
Rizwana, US Charge d’Affaires discuss critical environmental challenges
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has discussed advancing mutual cooperation in addressing critical environmental challenges with the US Embassy Chargé daffaires, Tracey Ann Jacobson. The discussion was held after Jacobson paid a courtesy call on Rizwana at the Department of Environment...
Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers: DoE
The Department of Environment (DoE) has asked the city dwellers to wear face mask when they go outside as citys air quality index (AQI) has deteriorated, reaching a very unhealthy level. Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers, said a DoE press release today (Jan 13). The environment...
Collective action needed to protect environment, uplift communities
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan stressed the critical role of women alongside men in promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience. We must commit to collective efforts to address societal challenges and uplift communities, she said, adding: By securing equity and sharing...
DoE advises Dhaka dwellers to wear facemasks
The Department of Environment (DoE) on Monday advised residents of Dhaka and its surrounding areas to mandatorily wear facemasks outdoors, as the capitals Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a very unhealthy level at 10:00 am, according to an official release. The department also urged sensitive...
Tk 29 lakh fine realised, 60,000kg polythene seized
Mobile courts run by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has fined nearly Tk 29 lakh and seized around 60,000 kilograms of polythene in drives against polythene use in 31 days till Saturday across the country, reports UNB. Speaking to reporters, additional secretary and chief...