Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is grappling with a worsening air pollution problem that endangers both public health and economic vitalities. Over the past week, Dhaka's Air Quality Index (AQI) has consistently ranked among the highest globally, indicating severe air pollution levels. On December 11 at 9:10 am, Dhaka recorded an
Author: Rahi Sam, UNB
DU students leverage Facebook, YouTube for learning
In an era of rapid globalisation and technological advancement, social networking sites such as Facebook and YouTube have become integral to students' academic and informal learning activities. A recent study published in the Teacher's World: Journal of Education and Research by Saiful Islam and A B M Najmus Sakib explores how
Heavy metal pollution in rivers reaches critical levels
A new comprehensive study has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal (HM) pollution in Bangladesh's rivers over the past two decades, urging immediate action to control and reverse the damage. The research, published in 'Environmental Science and Pollution Research' on July 12, 2024, examined pollution trends in 10 heavy metals (As,