Waste: Threat or Resource?
While unveiling the World Bank report, the minister expressed disappointment saying that he has no pleasure in unveiling the report as it presents an issue that needs serious attention. There is no doubt that this is an important report. Citing the Constitution, the minister said, “As per the Constitution, we are committed to ensuring a […]
The Fisheries Department said this could have serious implications as fish farming is done across the country and 57 per cent of freshwater fish is farmed in 2,519,872 ponds. Regarding using salt in ponds for fish farming, Alok Kumar Saha, Deputy Director, Fisheries Department, said, “We recommend using salt in ponds during winter because a […]
prothom hello , How many pollution points have you discovered in Ghazipur? Monir Hussain: According to my study, there are 19 rivers in Ghazipur. These are Turag, Chilai, Lobondoho, Balu, Shitlakkha, Old Brahmaputra, Khiro, Paruli, Shuti, Banar, Nagda, Lauhajong, Bangshi, Shaldaho, Shutia, Gollar, Naljuri, Konai and Tongi rivers. In fact there may be more. Of […]
Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted that 3,000 factories in the country are producing 14 million polythene bags every day. He suggested using eco-friendly biodegradable indigenous materials like jute, cloth etc. instead of single-use plastics for product packaging and everyday shopping. He said this approach will not only protect the environment but also contribute to the expansion […]
Despite having no local source of raw materials, Bangladesh is the world’s second largest textile exporter. Total apparel exports in the last financial year stood at $46.99 billion. In the leather sector, the country is rich in raw materials, but exports are only $1.22 billion, which is 38.5 times less than apparel exports. According to […]
“Except if they are brought by ocean currents from other parts of the planet or originate in Antarctica itself.” Ruberto said microplastics – particles smaller than five millimeters – were a global problem due to the widespread use of plastics and were harmful to life, as they are often ingested, causing accumulation within organisms that […]
“We often suffer from asthma, fever and allergies while pulling rickshaws on the roads,” said Rafiq Mandal, who rides a traditional two-wheeler to earn his livelihood. “It’s often very painful.” Swiss group IQAir said images from drones equipped with cameras showed smog at 9:00 a.m. (0300 GMT), pushing Dhaka to the top spot among the […]
Bangladesh is the fourth most lead pollution affected country in the world. About 36 million children in Bangladesh, or 60 percent, are victims of lead poisoning, with an average blood lead level of 6.8 μg/dL. A recent World Bank study shows that children in Bangladesh have lost 20 million intelligence quotient (IQ) points, leading to […]
“About 30-40 per cent of the total attendance is mainly due to respiratory diseases,” he said. Pulmonologist Dhingra said the only advice he can give to parents is to restrict their children’s outdoor activities as much as possible. “Imagine telling a parent not to let the child go out and play in this toxic environment.” […]
Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena on Sunday announced that all primary schools in Delhi, India, will remain closed till November 10 in view of rising air pollution levels in and around the national capital. The minister said that primary schools will remain closed, but teachers of classes 6-12 have been given the option to take […]
India captain Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday, “I mean, in an ideal world, you don’t want a situation like this, but I am sure that the people concerned are taking necessary steps to avoid situations like this.” “ “This is not ideal, everyone knows that. But obviously, looking at our future generation, your children, my […]
They contribute to emissions because of the electricity required to power technology such as ACs and fans, and because air conditioning and refrigeration generally rely on hydrofluorocarbons. These are short-lived but powerful pollutants that can have exponentially greater global warming effects than carbon dioxide. The United Nations has said there are already an estimated 3.6 […]
