Pollution

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

The hidden costs of fashion: Bangladesh's struggle with waste and pollution

We risk losing sight of our long-held principles of reusing and recycling in this ‘disposable’ culture, which is propelled by materialism and convenience

The Solid Waste Management guidelines stipulate that landfills must be located at least 200 meters away from any water body. However, in practice, this regulation is often not adhered to. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

As Gram-Bangla's economy grows, its environment wastes away

Growing up amidst the polluted air, many children develop long-term complications. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Health

Prolonged exposure to pollution impedes children's development: USAID official

Photo: BSS
Environment

Meet Neo Px: The super plant that attacks air pollution

Gulshan Lake. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

What is the quality of Dhaka's lake waters?

Sherajul Mustajib Sharif. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Rethinking environmental governance in Bangladesh

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury at a ministry meeting today (31 March). Photo: BSS
Environment

20-year-old buses must be withdrawn from city streets: Saber

A file photo of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Saber calls for collective action against river encroachment and pollution

The photo shows plastic waste materials lying on a road inside the Dhaka University campus while a garbage van is parked nearby. The photo was taken near the Shamsunnahar Hall recently. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh

Eight ways to overcome waste management crisis

A file photo of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury. Photo: Collected
Environment

Environmental clearance revocation for illegal Savar tanneries after Eid-ul-Fitr: Saber

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Govt. to announce incentive packages for block brick production: Environment Minister Saber

Apart from the environmental effects from increased CO2 emissions, how the ever-increasing number of SUVs will be accommodated on the narrow streets of Dhaka is also a matter of concern. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Panorama

Why you should think twice before buying an SUV

File Photo: TBS
Environment

Shrinking forest, polluted water threaten Sundarbans: Study