Pollution

Dead fishes pile up on the shore of Meghna River due to pollution. Photo: UNB
Environment

Meghna's toxic turn: Mass fish deaths spark alarm among fisherfolk

An on-spot visit yesterday revealed that the stench of decaying fish now hangs heavy in the air, while the once-pristine river, a lifeline for thousands, bears the scars of pollution and neglect

Caption: In Dhaka, piles of concrete blocks, pipes, and excavators placed haphazardly in open spaces are a common sight. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

As Dhaka’s skyline grows, so do the medical bills

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

HC seeks explanation on inaction to mitigate Dhaka's air pollution

Garbage is burnt at a dump alongside a road, in the town of Byrnihat, ranked world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, in India, March 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary
Environment

Indians battle respiratory issues, skin rashes in world's most polluted town

Representational image. Photo: TBS
Environment

Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

Dhaka's air quality turns 'unhealthy'

Photo: UNB
Environment

Dhaka's Narai River: From majestic waterway to filthy dumping ground

Photo: Mehedi Hasan.
Bangladesh

Rights body calls for RPO amendment to exclude encroachers, polluters from election

The wave of dead fish and aquatic animals in the Meghna River is far from a new phenomenon. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Unchecked pollution is wreaking havoc on Meghna’s aquatic life

Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaking at a citizen dialogue organised on 10 Feb by BLAST. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

A cleaner Bangladesh needs collective action: Rizwana 

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘very unhealthy’ this morning

A picture showing air quality on Banglamotor-Moghbazar Road on 2 February. Photo: Md Tajul Islam
Environment

Dhaka’s air quality turns 'hazardous' this morning

Representational image. Photo: TBS
Environment

Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning