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Forest Department invites applications for conservation of National Heritage Trees
The Forest Department, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has taken an initiative to conserve special types of trees and forests as per Section 23(1) of the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012, reports UNB. In this regard, all concerned are invited to...
Rangpur Zoo struggles with overcrowded deer enclosures
Rangpur Amusement Park and Zoo is grappling with an excess of deer, leading to overcrowding, rising maintenance costs, and health concerns. Despite regulations allowing the sale of surplus animals, legal barriers have made transactions nearly impossible. The zoo currently houses 62 deer in two...
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...
BCCT MD Rafiqul Islam passes away
Managing Director of the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) Md Rafiqul Islam passed away on Wednesday. He (an additional secretary) breathed his last at 1 pm while undergoing treatment at a city hospital, according to UNB. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan...
‘Joint drives will be strengthened against hill cutting, air pollution, and banned polythene’
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that district administrations, city corporations, and the Department of Environment will strengthen joint mobile courts to combat hill cutting, air pollution, and the use of banned polythene. She made these remarks at a...
Public urged to stay cautious as Dhaka’s air quality at risk
The air quality in Dhaka and its surrounding areas has deteriorated to an unhealthy and sometimes hazardous level (AQI 250). In this situation, the public is advised to wear masks when outdoors, while sensitive individuals are requested to avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. The...
Bangladesh showcases women’s leadership in sustainable land management at UNCCD COP16
Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh, emphasized the crucial role of women in achieving sustainable land management and preserving ecosystems during a speech at the UNCCD COP16 on December 4, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking at...