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10
Sep

Pesticide Use in Bangladesh Rises 81.5% Due to Climate Change Challenges

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Research report: A sharp 81.5% increase in pesticide use over the past five years, driven by crop diseases linked to climate change, is raising alarm in Bangladesh. Pesticides are now widely used in rice, vegetables, fruits, and even fish farming, according to a research report presented at the “Journalist Orientation Workshop on Pesticide Risk Reduction” […]

08
Sep

BD Government Seeks $5 Billion from IMF for Climate

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Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed said that the necessary funds to combat the effects of climate change are about 30 billion dollars. But to get one to one and a half billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we are running out of life. Discussions will have to be held for five billion dollars.Salehuddin Ahmed […]

08
Sep

Bangladeshi Youth Demand Climate Justice at Youth COP 2025

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Dhaka, 8 September 2025 – Over 100 young climate activists in Bangladesh have launched a powerful climate charter with 26 demands to ensure their voices are heard at the upcoming COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil. The charter was unveiled at the closing ceremony of the three-day “Bangladesh Youth COP 2025,” held from 6 to 8 […]

07
Sep

Bangladesh to Partner with Brazil for Strong Climate Action at COP30

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Dhaka, 7 September 2025 – Bangladesh is ready to work closely with Brazil to push for bold and inclusive climate solutions at the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. This commitment was highlighted by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment and Water Resources, during a reception hosted by Brazilian Ambassador […]

07
Sep

Bangladeshi Youth Demand Strong Voice at COP 30

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Dhaka, 7 September 2025 – Young people in Bangladesh have raised their voices ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil. At a roundtable dialogue in Dhaka, organized by Brighter Society of Bangladesh and ActionAid Bangladesh at Global Platform Bangladesh, youth representatives, journalists, and experts came together to demand a […]

14
Aug

Bangladesh rejects draft of global plastics agreement, demands strict action to curb pollution

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BSS Bangladesh has strongly rejected the latest draft of the proposed ‘Global Plastics Agreement’ and has demanded stricter measures to curb plastic pollution. According to UN Environment Council Resolution 5/14, there is a mandate to formulate an internationally legally binding treaty to stop plastic pollution. But the relevant leadership in Bangladesh believes that the draft […]

30
Jul

‘Rain for Life’ to bring water and food security to 90,000 people on the coast

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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The crisis of clean water is a daily battle in the coastal towns of Bangladesh, which are struggling to cope with the pressure of climate change. The people of Asashuni, Mongla, and Patharghata face natural disasters such as salinity, drought, cyclones, and tidal waves every day. To bring a touch of relief to their lives […]

29
Jul

A protective zone will be created around the Sundarbans to protect tigers: Environmental Advisor of Bangladesh

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We must stand against tiger smugglers and poachers with all our might. We must create a list of those involved in tiger smuggling to bring them back to normal life and create alternative livelihoods. In addition, a protective zone will be created around the Sundarbans to protect tigers. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry […]

26
Jul

Emphasis on combining scientific strategies with local knowledge to address the climate crisis

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Frugal Conference The climate crisis is big, so the solution path is also complex. Experts say that changes must be brought about in various sectors, including agriculture, by combining simple, sustainable, scientific strategies with the knowledge of local people. The Frugal Innovation Forum was created from these ideas. This forum was created for simple and […]

25
Jul

ICJ Ruling Empowers Bangladesh, Victim Nations to Sue for Climate Damages

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 25, 2025 – In a groundbreaking advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, has declared climate change an “urgent and existential threat to humanity,” opening the door for countries to sue each other over climate-related damages, including historic greenhouse gas emissions. For Bangladesh, one of the world’s […]