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Plastic pollution killing country’s rivers
Rivers in Bangladesh are facing environmental collapse as plastic pollution reaches alarming levels. The Buriganga, Turag, Balu, Shitalakshya, Karnaphuli, and Surma rivers, once vital water sources, are now among the countrys most polluted, overwhelmed by a continuous influx of plastic and...
Air pollution from fires responsible for 1.5 million deaths, study reveals
A significant new study published on Thursday found that air pollution from fires leads to more than 1.5 million deaths each year globally, primarily in developing countries. According to the study published in The Lancet journal, the death toll is expected to increase in the coming years as...
Strict anti-pollution measures in Delhi to remain in effect for at least 3 more days
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that GRAP-IV, the fourth stage of anti-pollution measures for Delhi and the National Capital Region, will remain in effect for the next 72 hours. The air quality index (AQI) in the city and surrounding areas remained at 371 this morning, still within the very...
Delhi declares air emergency, seeks Centre's approval for artificial rain
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to the Central government, requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modis intervention to initiate artificial rain in the capital to tackle the deteriorating air quality. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Rai stated, Layers of smog have blanketed North...
Heavy metal pollution in Bangladesh rivers reaches critical levels
A new comprehensive study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal (HM) pollution in Bangladeshs rivers over the past two decades, reports UNB. The research, published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research on July 12, 2024, examined pollution trends in 10 heavy metals (As, Pb, Cd,...
E-waste pollution becoming big threat to environment
The presence of e-waste contributing to environment polution has been increasing its intensity day by day. This toxic wastage is damaging the environment, as well as entailing poisonous effect on human health conditions. According to the E-waste Monitor Report 2024 Bangladesh is one of the biggest...
Dhaka’s air remains ‘unhealthy’ for second consecutive day
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the third on the list of cities having the worst air quality with an AQI score of 176 on Monday morning (9:00am), reports UNB. Mondays air was classified as unhealthy while Sundays air quality was also marked as unhealthy with an AQI...