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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 […]
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 […]
In a landmark recognition for Bangladesh’s youth-led climate movement, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has officially acknowledged the “64 Awareness Events in a Single Day on June 5” initiative, organized under the leadership of Mission Green Bangladesh, as a part of the global celebration of World Environment Day 2025. The initiative, which mobilized over […]
Salinity Expansion in Coastal Bangladesh: A Threat to Sustainable Development In recent years, salinity intrusion has become one of the most critical environmental challenges in Bangladesh’s coastal regions. The increase in salt levels in soil and water, especially in districts like Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat, is not just damaging agriculture—it is affecting people’s health, drinking […]
The government has banned the plantation, collection and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings aiming to protect environment, ecosystem and biodiversity in the country. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change today issued an official notification to this end. According to the notification, in line with national and international commitments, all government and non-government […]
Clean air is not a luxury, it is a constitutional right—this powerful message resonated from a high-level policy breakfast held this morning at the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) Conference Hall. The event, titled “Revisiting Energy Policy to Ensure Clean Air,” was jointly organized by the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), BIP, and the […]
Despite rapid urbanization and rising concrete structures, Dhaka still retains around 1.3 million trees, according to the first-ever comprehensive tree census jointly conducted by the Bangladesh Forest Department and the U.S. Forest Service. The study, titled Urban Tree Inventory of Dhaka City, provides vital data on the density, species, distribution, and ecosystem benefits of trees […]