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People walk near the Colosseum during a heat wave across Italy as temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days, in Rome, Italy July 17, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

World’s major cities hit by 25% surge in extreme heat since 1990s

Analysts urge urgent protection as deadly hot days multiply

The Business Standard organised a roundtable on “COP30: Challenges and Expectations for Small-scale Farmers and Fishers" at its Eskaton office in Dhaka on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. Photo: TBS

10-15% of climate finance should be directly accessible to farmer organisations: Experts

Representational Photo: TBS

Bangladesh among most climate-indebted countries; CDRI warns of 'debt trap'

This photo, during Cyclone Remal, was taken from the Jelepara area of South Halishahar in Patenga, Chattogram in May 2024. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Finance gap threatens Bangladesh’s climate actions

Higher temperatures turbocharge the planet’s weather engines, leading to more unpredictable, frequent and severe floods. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Community-focused action key to Bangladesh's climate goals: Experts

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Experts urge unified political approach to tackle climate change at Youth COP 2025

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National workshop unveils climate justice initiative, advocates equitable policies

Bangladeshi climate justice activist Farzana Faruk Jhumu. Photo: Collected

Bangladeshi activist Farzana joins UN's Third Youth Advisory Group on climate change

Speakers attend a national consultation workshop held recently at the Department of Environment, co-organised by UNDP and the environment ministry.

Bangladesh steps up ozone fight; targets ambitious 85% HFC cut by 2045

A man cools his face with water mist from sprinklers during a heatwave in Baghdad, Iraq. Photo: REUTERS/Ahmed Saad/File Photo

July was Earth's third-hottest on record, included a record for Turkey: EU scientists

Infographics: TBS

How climate change drives up your grocery bill

This map illustrates the extent of flooding, highlighting eastern Bangladesh. Data sources: ARIA Water Maps (from the OPERA Dynamic Surface Water Extent suite) and flood extent data from the UNOSAT SAR AI model for the August 2024 floods. Illustration: Arun Karki

August 2024 floods in Bangladesh and Tripura: A nexus of erratic rainfall, vanishing waterways, and neglect

This photo, during Cyclone Remal, was taken from the Jelepara area of South Halishahar in Patenga, Chattogram in May 2024. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Bangladesh calls for separate South Asia-China platform to tackle climate risks