Environment & Nature

Dhaka ranks 9th among world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday

Dhaka ranks 9th among world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday

Dhaka ranked 9th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 112 at 10:05 am.The air quality was classified as &lsquo...

 Jun. 24
PM urges global leaders to turn climate pledges into action
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke at a session titled "Climate Leadership in a Shifting Global Landscape" at the WEF's 17th Annual Meeting held in Dalian, China. Photo: PMO

PM urges global leaders to turn climate pledges into action

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the leaders around the world to deliver on their commitments for the millions whose lives are at stake due to climate change. "It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the worl...

 Jun. 23

Bangladesh eyes $1b carbon gains from 25 crore trees

Bangladesh eyes $1b carbon gains from 25 crore trees Bangladesh can earn nearly US$ 1 billion annually from the sale of carbon credits to be generated through the nationwide 25 crore tree plantation programme announced by the incumbe...

Jun. 23

Dhaka's air turns unhealthy for sensitive groups

Dhaka's air turns unhealthy for sensitive groups Dhaka ranked 8th among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 123 at 09:40 am.The air quality was classified as ‘U...

Jun. 23