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20
Sep

Bangladesh Trapped in ‘Climate Debt Spiral’: New Index Reveals High-Stakes Vulnerability Amid Global Inaction

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 year
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In a stark indictment of the global climate finance system, Bangladesh – a nation on the frontlines of climate catastrophe despite its minimal contribution to global emissions – is sinking deeper into a “climate debt trap,” according to a groundbreaking new report. The Climate Debt Risk Index (CDRI-2025), unveiled by the Dhaka-based think tank Change […]

16
Sep

Bangladesh loses $1.78 Billion Annually Due to Heat!

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    REN Report / 1 year
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World Bank report: In Bangladesh, huge working hours are lost every year due to extreme heat. The financial losses are also huge. A new World Bank report says that in Bangladesh, about 250 million working days were lost due to increasing heat-related illnesses in 2024 alone. This has caused economic losses of 1.33 billion to […]

15
Sep

Bangladesh Launches $300 Million Project for Safe Water Supply in Underserved Regions

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    REN Report / 1 year
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The salinity of Khulna’s rivers and canals is increasing day by day. This is making the water in the reservoirs unfit for use. Salinity is also increasing in agricultural lands. As a result, crop production is decreasing. Due to climate change, rising sea levels and reduced water flow from upstream, the excess of salt water […]

10
Sep

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

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    REN Report / 1 year
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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” […]

07
Sep

Bangladesh to Partner with Brazil for Strong Climate Action at COP30

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    REN Report / 1 year
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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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    REN Report / 1 year
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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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    REN Report / 1 year
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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 […]