Prakrity

As heatwaves grip parts of Bangladesh yet again, health experts are sounding the alarm on how best to prepare and protect ourselves. The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) has issued a timely set of practical guidelines to help citizens cope with extreme heat conditions that are becoming more frequent due to climate […]

The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway—Bangladesh’s most vital economic artery—has become a sprawling, unofficial dumpsite, particularly across several areas in Cumilla district. What should serve as a symbol of connectivity and development now reeks—both literally and figuratively—of negligence, short-sightedness, and systemic failure in waste management. From Haratoli to Chauddagram, and from Chandina to Burichang, the once-green verges of […]

Greenwashing deceives consumers about a product’s eco-friendliness It makes informed choices and supporting sustainable businesses difficult Products claiming to be “sustainable,” “carbon-neutral” or “plastic-free” are increasingly visible on supermarket shelves. And as many of us are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of our consumer behavior: from the climate-heating emissions involved in manufacturing, to the […]

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Greenland’s ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) said in a report Wednesday. The Arctic region is on the frontline of global warming, heating up four times faster than the rest of the planet since 1979, according […]

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. […]