5:08 pm, Thursday, 16 April 2026
Environment

USDA launches Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock project

The US Embassy Dhaka’s United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching its new Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock project to

Rising heatwaves, droughts menace rice yields in Bangladesh

Bangladesh grapples with significant hurdles in sustaining its rice production amidst frequent heatwaves and droughts, exacerbated by the absence of

Bangladesh must meet EU standards for exports

The EU ambassador to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley, emphasized the significance of the EU Due Diligence Directive for the country’s readymade

Expert for flexible policy to empower women in renewable energy sector

Gender inequality still exists at the policy-making level, in national policies on renewable energy sector, including employment despite an increase

Bangladesh recognises 29 cos with green factory award

The government on Sunday recognized 29 factories across 12 sectors for their exemplary commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and

Climate change poses multiple health hazards for 70pc of global workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions. A

Youth demand an end to fossil fuel funding

Thousands of young people and their platforms gathered on Friday for a Global Climate Strike in front of the National

ITUC Just Transition Centre wins l Gothenburg sustainability award

The 2024 WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award has been awarded to the ITUC Just Transition Centre (JTC) in recognition of

Bangladesh adds another LEED-certified green factory

Another garment factory in Bangladesh has achieved LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), further contributing to

H&M, Zara cotton linked to land grabs and deforestation in Brazil

Fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have been sourcing cotton from farms associated with extensive deforestation, land-grabbing, corruption, and violence