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Lead contamination in paint remains a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, with recent studies showing dangerously high levels in many decorative paints, though the government is now finalizing a national strategy to eliminate lead pollution. The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI), UNICEF, Bangladesh Paint Manufacturer Association (BPMA), and NGOs like ESDO are actively […]
Bangladesh is a country with abundant water, fertile crops, and lush rivers. The diverse landscape not only supports agriculture but also offers a rich habitat for sustainable ecosystems. Numerous rivers and canals flow through the Gangetic delta, and these play an important role in the region’s transportation system, agriculture, irrigation, and flood control. Building on […]
Carbon Trading: A Market-Based Solution to Climate Change Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and increasing natural disasters are no longer future threats—they’re happening now. To deal with this crisis, we need solutions that are not only effective but also realistic. Carbon trading is […]
Deadly Air: How Dhaka’s Air is Slowly Killing Its People Every breath in Dhaka feels heavy, like an invisible weight pressing down on millions of people. The city’s air has become dangerously polluted, and the problem is growing worse every year. In early January 2025, Dhaka experienced its worst air quality in nine years, with […]
🌳 Forests by the People, For the Planet: A Community-Driven Biodiversity Solution Across the globe, forests are home to more than 80% of all land-based species. From rare orchids and birds to insects and mammals, forests support a web of life that keeps the planet healthy. But in recent decades, deforestation, climate change, and land […]
“The Dark Side of Innovation: How E-Waste Threatens Environmental Sustainability” We live in an age where technology touches every part of our lives. From mobile phones and laptops to smart TVs and kitchen appliances, electronic devices make our daily routines faster, easier, and more connected. But behind the comfort and convenience lies a growing […]
El Nino and La Nina: The Ocean Phenomena Reshaping Earth’s Climate Beneath the calm surface of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the most powerful climate drivers on Earth. Known as El Nino and La Nina, these naturally occurring events may seem distant and scientific, but their impacts ripple across the globe—causing devastating droughts, flooding […]
Groundwater Depletion in the North: A Challenge for Sustainable Water Management In the heart of northern Bangladesh, beneath the green fields and vibrant villages, a silent crisis is deepening—literally. Groundwater, the primary source of irrigation and drinking water in this region, is running low. The water tables are dropping year by year. As tube wells […]
Heat Waves and Public Health: An Emerging Crisis Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures, often accompanied by high humidity, that can have significant impacts on human health, ecosystems and infrastructure. According to the WMO, a heat wave is a period of “marked unusual hot weather (Max, Min and daily average) over a […]
“Tiny Plastic, Big Problem”: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore Plastic changed the world but not always for the better. Plastic which began as a symbol of innovation has gradually become one of the most urgent threats to our planet. Its tiny fragments, known as microplastics, are now everywhere: in our oceans, in the […]