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Nepal said today it has begun regular commercial electricity exports to Bangladesh, marking its entry into the international power market beyond neighbouring India. The landlocked Himalayan nation started transmitting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh via India on Sunday under a five-year agreement. “Nepal will continue supplying electricity to Bangladesh during the monsoon season from […]

The United Nations has raised alarms about the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, warning of severe consequences for Bangladesh and other countries in the region. A new report, released as part of UNESCO’s United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, highlights the catastrophic impact of glacier loss on water security, food production, and biodiversity, reads […]

Water is one of the most threatened resources in Bangladesh, with levels rapidly declining due to climate change, pollution, and unchecked urbanisation. Many water bodies have been filled in or destroyed, disrupting natural recharge systems and straining groundwater supplies. Climate change depletes water tables, while pollution and urbanization suffocate water bodies. Traditional solutions like dredging […]

Without effective measures to tackle climate-induced challenges, around 19 million (190 lakh) people in Bangladesh could be displaced by slow-onset climate disasters by 2050, warned migration expert Prof Tasneem Siddiqui.  She made the remarks at a workshop titled “Introduction and Stakeholder Consultation on the National Strategy on Internal Displacement due to Climate Change 2021,” organised […]

Investing in climate adaptation offers not only environmental protection but also impressive economic returns, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI), a US-based think tank. The study reveals that for every $1 invested in climate adaptation, there is a return of more than $10 over 10 years, reads a press release. […]

More than 5,000 government delegates and stakeholders from around the world are set to gather in Bonn tomorrow (16 June) for the opening of the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62), a key milestone on the road to the COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, this November. This ten-day mid-year negotiation is considered […]

Though official temperatures across Bangladesh are hovering around 34 to 38 degrees Celsius, people are complaining of unbearable levels of heat this summer, with many saying it feels even worse than on days when the temperature crossed 40°C. In Barishal, where the highest temperature recorded yesterday was around 36°C, residents said the discomfort was extreme. […]

The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a vast mangrove forest located where the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers meet, stretching across parts of Bangladesh and India. This unique and rich ecosystem is home to the largest population of Bengal tigers, a subspecies of the Royal Bengal tiger. What makes these tigers truly special […]

During an episode of a heatwave, an individual loses 3.12 hours in productivity. FILE PHOTO: PRABIR DAS As the climate crisis escalates, Bangladesh faces a critical challenge in tackling the intensifying heatwaves in urban, peri-urban and rural areas, undermining health, agricultural productivity, and economic stability. With the upcoming 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of […]

COP30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21, 2025. It’s a crucial event where world leaders, scientists, and stakeholders will gather to discuss and negotiate climate action. This COP will be particularly significant as it marks 20 years since the Kyoto Protocol’s entry into force and 10 years […]