Wetlands

Wetlands

Former interim government adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks at a book launching event at the Council Building of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) on Saturday (10 October 2026). Photo: TBS

Governments ignore recovery of grabbed wetlands: Rizwana Hasan

Those who destroy public property eventually turn it into private property, often backed by political and economic interests, she says.

Parliamentary session on 7 April 2026. Photo: PID

Parliament passes Bangladesh Haor, Wetland Conservation Bill-2026

Patna Bird sanctury view in winter Jan 2015. Photo: Viragsharma/ Wikimedia

Two new Indian wetlands join global Ramsar network

File photo of a houseboat in Tanguar Haor. Photo: TBS

1b tonnes of sediment each year from upstream devastate Bangladesh's wetlands: Stakeholders

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury speaks as the chief guest at a seminar organised by the Forest Department on Sunday (January 4), on the occasion of World Wetlands Day. Photo: Courtesy

Wetlands to be mapped for conservation: Environment minister

Why is conserving wetlands crucial?

Why is conserving wetlands crucial?

The Pantanal, which stretches from Brazil into Paraguay and Bolivia, is home to an immense wealth of biodiversity. Photo: AFP

Fires in Pantanal, world's largest tropical wetlands, 'triple' in 2020