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Environment

Mobile courts impose Tk42.7 lakh in fines for air pollution

A total of 15 mobile court operations were carried out across 12 districts to combat illegal brick kilns causing air

Govt weighs charge for industrial water use

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said that the interim government had been considering introducing a charge for industrial

Seven priorities for Bangladesh’s low-carbon future

Bangladesh must focus on seven interconnected priorities to accelerate its transition towards a more equitable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient textile, apparel

Bangladesh adds 2 more green factories, total reaches 237

Two additional readymade garment factories in Bangladesh have received the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Bangladeshi Cyclo claims Swiss firm restricts market access

Bangladeshi recycled fibre brand Cyclo on Thursday alleged that a leading global Swiss brand was attempting to limit its market

Tourism sector demands visitor access to St Martin’s until Feb

Businesses in the tourism sector of Saint Martin’s have called for an extension of the current permission for tourists to

World Bank approves $1.16b loan for Bangladesh

The World Bank on Friday approved $1.16 billion in financing for Bangladesh to support three key initiatives aimed at enhancing

Climate change poses threat to Bangladesh’s apparel earnings

Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Vietnam—four major apparel producers—could face a 22 per cent decline in nominal earnings by 2030 and

ADB, MSEL sign deal for 20MW solar plant in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $24.3 million financing agreement with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to develop

BGMEA reaffirms commitment to workers’ rights, sustainability

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) administrator Md Anwar Hossain said that Bangladesh was committed to workers’ rights, environmental