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446 cyclone shelters ready as panic grips Bagerhat

- Times Report - May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

As the Cyclonic storm 'Mocha' is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, panic gripped the residents of coastal areas of Bagerhat district due to the vulnerable state of dyke at several points. Residents of Sharankhola, Baleshwar, Pashur in Mongla and Panguchhi in Morelganj upazilas are passing sleepless nights, worrying over when

South Asia at most risk from extreme heat: WB

- Times Report - April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

As extreme heat is increasing in frequency, severity and complexity due to climate change around the world, the region of South Asia is at most risk from the phenomenon, said a recent report by the World Bank. High-density living, along with low permeation of green and blue spaces, has created heat

FNF SA holds webinar on climate change

Environment

- Times Report - February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF South Asia) organized a webinar recently on ‘Climate Change in South Asia: The Impact on Livelihoods and Mitigation Strategies,’ a press release said. Dr. Bishnu Raj Upreti (Executive Chairperson of Policy Research Institute from Nepal), Syeda Rizwana Hasan (Attorney and Environmentalist from Bangladesh), and

Oil spill in Meghna River threatens environment

- United News of Bangladesh - December 26, 2022December 27, 2022

A large area in the Meghna river has been polluted by furnace oil spill since a vessel with 11 lakh litres of oil sank in the river - posing threat to biodiversity and environment. The authorities concerned failed to lift the sunken vessel even after 36 (as of 4pm today)

Govt implementing project to protect tigers: Shahab Uddin

- Times Report - July 29, 2022July 30, 2022

The government is implementing a three-year project on 'Sundarbans Tiger Conservation Project' with an objective to protect 'Royal Bengal Tiger' of the mangrove forest. "Different programmes including Tiger conservation and research like tiger survey will begin soon under the project," he said. Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin

Dhaka is world’s second most polluted city

- Times Report - June 8, 2022June 8, 2022

Air pollution still remains one of the top most challenges for Bangladesh -- its capital has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world. On Wednesday, Dhaka's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 190 at 9am. India's Delhi and Kuwait's Kuwait City occupied the first and third spots,

Dhaka’s air remains ‘unhealthy’

- Times Report - May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Dhaka's air quality continues to be 'unhealthy', though it is no longer the world's most polluted city. On Tuesday, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh occupied the sixth position in the latest list of world cities with the worst air quality. The capital's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 129 at

Rain likely in next 24 hours

- Times Report - May 13, 2022May 14, 2022

The met office today predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at many places of the country in the next 24 hours as of 9am tomorrow. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur,

Dhaka’s air quality is still ‘unhealthy’

- Times Report - March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Not just winters, Dhaka’s air is 'unhealthy' in summer too. In fact, the densely populated metropolis continues to dominate the list of cities with the worst air quality in the world. On Wednesday, Dhaka occupied the third position in the list as its air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 170 at

Weather may remain dry over country

Environment

- Times Report - March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said a met office release here today. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in its 24 hours weather forecast this morning. The well-marked low over Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest