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Bangladesh’s E-Rickshaw Boom Leaves Toxic Battery Trail

Bangladesh has seen an explosive rise in battery-powered e-rickshaws, transforming short-distance travel in cities like Dhaka.

Australia Bushfires Rage Amid Extreme Heatwave, PM Warns of “Dangerous” Weather

Australia Bushfires Rage Amid Extreme Heatwave, PM Warns of “Dangerous” Weather

Environmentally Sustainable Urbanization: A Necessity for a Livable Dhaka

Dhaka—the heart of Bangladesh is the center of the nation’s politics, economy, education, culture, and aspirations.

Dhaka Is Breathing Dust, Not Air

Air pollution in Dhaka has become a serious problem. We often talk about smoke from vehicles and brick kilns, but there is another big reason that we usually ignore.

Global Plastic Waste Rises Sharply as Pollution Levels Reach Record Highs

Global plastic waste continues to rise despite growing awareness and international efforts to reduce pollution. Over the past decade, increased production, urban growth, and single-use plastics have pushed waste levels to record highs worldwide. Experts warn that current policies and consumer practices are not enough to slow the trend.

Who Pays for Climate Losses? Developing Nations Push for Historical Responsibility

As climate disasters intensify across vulnerable regions, the question of who should pay for climate-related losses is once again at the center of global climate negotiations.

Saudi Arabia’s rare snowfall turns desert into winter white wonder

This week's unexpected snowfall in northern Saudi Arabia highlights how climate change is intensifying extreme weather events.

Third Climate Justice Assembly 2025: Advancing Climate Justice, People-Centered Solutions, and a Just Transition

The third Climate Justice Assembly began on 13 December 2025 and is being held this year at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in the capital. The Assembly was also organized consecutively in 2023 and 2024,

Dr. Yunus needs to make finer adjustment in trade with USA to get lower recipocal tax.

By Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam It seems to me Dr Yunus' team is messing with issues related to our foreign relations. From the previous...

There is No Alternative to National Unity for Strengthening Democracy

Muhammad Musa Khan On August 23, during a dialogue with several political parties, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus stated, “Signs of conspiracies by the defeated...