State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam on Wednesday said the government is committed to protecting biodiversity, nature and addressing the risks posed by climate change. “Our government is very sincere about protecting biodiversity, nature and tackling
Dhaka, the capital of , ranked eighth on the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 99. According to the AQI index, the city’s air quality was categorised as ‘Moderate’ at 11:50am. in the topped the polluti
The world is expected to experience record-breaking heat over the next five years, with global temperatures likely to repeatedly cross the critical climate safety limit, according to new projections by the United Nations. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is a 75% chance that
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00 am. According to a Met Office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gu
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast temporary gusty or stormy winds, accompanied by rain or thundershowers in eight regions of the country. The river ports in these areas have also been instructed to raise cautionary signal No. 1, bdnews24.com reports. Meteorologist Abdul
Disaster management and humanitarian experts from across South Asia have called for urgent and coordinated action to reduce the growing number of deaths caused by lightning strikes, warning that climate change is rapidly intensifying the threat across the region. Speaking at an international webin
After a day of blazing sunshine, dark clouds have rolled over the capital before heavy rain lashed different parts of Dhaka, bringing some relief from the heat. Rain began in several areas of the city after 4pm on Wednesday. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast moderate heavy t
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes, are likely in different parts of the country in the 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Office said many places
A broad heatwave continues to grip large parts of Bangladesh, with meteorologists warning that sweltering conditions across multiple districts are likely to persist for several more days before any significant relief sets in. In a bulletin issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Departme
Bangladesh is at the forefront of a burgeoning global crisis. Every year, thousands of Bangladeshis are forced to leave their habitat due to frequent natural hazards, such as flooding and cyclones, which are exacerbated by climate change. What was once considered environmental degradation is now
