An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata's iPhone components factory has affected farmers, some of whom complained about skin issues from contamination in their farmlands, according to three officials and a document reviewed by Reuters. The h
A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. The heat surge on Jun 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemi
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has warned of temporary flooding in the low-lying riverside areas of several districts following forecasts of heavy rain. FFWC Assistant Engineer Emon Kalyan Das said, “There is a possibility of heavy rain in Sylhet, Mymensingh and the upper se
Bangladesh’s transition to greener transport systems must ensure protection for workers, vulnerable communities, and informal operators so that no one is left behind, said Additional Secretary (Climate Change Wing) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mohammad Navid Safi
Bangladesh has prepared to introduce water-saving technologies such as alternate wetting and drying in rice cultivation across 30 to 50 per cent of rice fields by 2035, Prime Minister’s special assistant on environment, forests and climate change Saimum Parvez said. It will reduce irrigation
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall across the country over the next five days, commencing 9:00 am on Monday "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are likely at many places over Chattogram and Sy
Speakers at a human chain marking World Environment Day 2026 called for urgent measures to protect natural water bodies, prevent groundwater depletion, and strengthen climate resilience through nature-based solutions. The human chain, organised by COAST Foundation in front of the Bhola District Pr
Tomorrow is International Environmental Day. The banners will call for green living. The speeches will praise small innovations. But in the low-lying lanes of Dhaka, a more uncomfortable question floats up with the monsoon water. Why does the country that did the least to create the plastic and cli
Plastic waste has emerged as one of Bangladesh's most pressing environmental challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanising cities such as Chattogram and Dhaka. The growing use of single-use plastics, inadequate source segregation and limited recycling infrastructure have increased pressure on urba
The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh on Thursday hosted “Swiss Partnerships for a Greener Bangladesh”, a special event to mark World Environment Day 2026 at Edge Gallery in Dhaka. The programme was organised in support of the Government of Bangladesh’s efforts to protect natu
