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Soil Degradation and Food Security: An Environmental Concern Healthy soil is essential for growing food, and its ongoing degradation is now a major global concern. From the rice we eat to the vegetables we cook, all of it depends on healthy soil. But what happens when the soil is no longer able to grow food? […]
In recent years, the youth of Bangladesh have emerged as a vital force in the country’s environmental activism. As climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and deforestation become increasingly serious concerns, young people across the nation are stepping forward to raise awareness, demand accountability, and implement local solutions. With over one-third of the population under the […]
In recent years, organic farming has gained significant attention across the globe due to growing awareness of food safety, environmental sustainability, and health concerns. Bangladesh, an agrarian country with fertile land and favourable climatic conditions, has substantial potential to promote and adopt organic farming practices. Despite its many challenges, organic agriculture could serve as a […]
In the heart of Bangladesh’s bustling cities, a growing menace continues to disturb public life and pose serious risks to health and well-being. Noise pollution, once considered a minor irritant, has now emerged as a major environmental and public health concern in urban areas such as Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, and Sylhet. With rapid urbanisation, increasing […]
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, dense population, and climatic conditions. Among the various natural disasters, cyclones and floods are the most frequent and devastating. These calamities not only cause loss of lives and infrastructure but also have a severe impact on agriculture, which is the backbone of the country’s economy. Agriculture provides employment to nearly 40% of the labour force and contributes around 13% to the national GDP. Therefore, the repeated destruction caused by floods […]
Bangladesh, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, faces an alarming new reality: climate migration. With rising sea levels, extreme weather events, river erosion, and salinity intrusion becoming more frequent and intense, millions of people are being forced to leave their homes in search of safety and livelihood. This phenomenon, often referred to […]
In a general sense, common people consider pollution to be soil, water, noise and air pollution. Many of us are unaware of the nature and extent of pollution in a broad sense. Some pollutants work silently and can have long-term effects with prolonged exposure. One of them is VOCs pollution, which acts as a silent […]
As Dhaka continues to grow rapidly both in population and infrastructure, the need for sustainable urban planning becomes increasingly urgent. One critical aspect of this planning is the development and preservation of urban green spaces. These spaces are essential not only for the environment but also for the physical and mental well-being of city dwellers. In recent years, the shrinking of green areas in the capital has raised concerns among environmentalists, urban planners, and […]
As the world confronts the harsh realities of climate change, energy crisis, and environmental degradation, Bangladesh is increasingly turning its focus towards renewable energy to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable future. Being one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, the necessity of adopting renewable energy sources is not just an option for Bangladesh but a strategic necessity. This article explores Bangladesh’s ongoing journey in the renewable energy sector, the challenges faced, the initiatives taken, and […]
Bangladesh, a country situated in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, is one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world. With its geographic location and low-lying topography, the country frequently experiences floods, cyclones, riverbank erosion, droughts, and other natural calamities. Rural areas, where the majority of the population resides, are particularly […]
