Prakrity

June 24, 2025

El Nino and La Nina: The Ocean Phenomena Reshaping Earth’s Climate

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 […]

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June 24, 2025

Groundwater Depletion in the North: A Challenge for Sustainable Water Management

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 […]

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June 24, 2025

Heat Waves and Public Health: An Emerging Crisis

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 […]

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June 24, 2025

“Tiny Plastic, Big Problem”: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

“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 […]

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June 24, 2025

UN Environment Programme Recognizes 64-District Environmental Initiative from Bangladesh

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 […]

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June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Salinity Expansion in Coastal Bangladesh: A Threat to Sustainable Development

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 […]

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June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Soil Degradation and Food Security: An Environmental Concern

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? […]

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June 22, 2025

The Role of Youth in Environmental Activism in Bangladesh

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 […]

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June 22, 2025

Organic Farming and Its Potential in Bangladesh

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 […]

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June 21, 2025

Noise Pollution in Urban Bangladesh: Health Impacts and Mitigation

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 […]

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