HEALTH - Renew Earth News

25
Aug

Saline drinking water puts one in five coastal Bangladeshis over 40 at elevated risk of heart disease, study finds

REN Report / 1 month
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3 min read

In the salinity-affected coastal upazilas of Koyra in Khulna and Assasuni in Satkhira, the water residents drink may be quietly elevating their risk of cardiovascular disease. Preliminary findings from a multi-year study show that one in five people aged 40 and older in these areas now faces a moderate-to-high risk of heart disease, underscoring how […]

12
Aug

Extreme heat strips Bangladeshi workers of wages, health and security

Fatema Waz / 2 months
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6 min read

Two studies show extreme heat cutting workdays and incomes while raising medical costs, leaving informal workers trapped between unsafe labour, overheated homes and weak social protection. Extreme heat could cost Bangladesh’s agriculture and construction workers almost 24 working days a year by 2030, while a separate Dhaka survey suggests many labourers are already losing weeks […]

28
Jul

Toothpaste microplastics case puts Bangladesh regulators on trial

Fatema Waz / 2 months
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6 min read

A High Court inquiry into alleged plastic particles in popular toothpastes tests whether Bangladesh can turn a disputed laboratory finding into transparent consumer protection. Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered an expert inquiry after a study reported microplastics in most toothpaste samples it tested, placing scientific verification, product standards and public communication under intense scrutiny. A […]

15
Jul

Dhaka’s waste-to-energy plan faces a major cost and pollution test

Janefar Alam / 3 months
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6 min read

Supporters say the 42.5MW Aminbazar plant will reduce landfill pressure, while campaigners warn its tariff, waste guarantee, emissions and ash could lock Dhaka into costly incineration. A proposed 42.5-megawatt waste-to-energy plant on Dhaka’s edge is facing renewed calls for cancellation after environmental groups warned that its electricity price, capacity payments and pollution risks could burden […]

13
Jul

Record monsoon rain exposes gaps in Bangladesh’s landslide defences

Fatema Waz / 3 months
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6 min read

Deadly floods and landslides in the southeast showed that warnings alone cannot protect communities living on unstable slopes, beside blocked drains and in fragile refugee shelters. Record rainfall, deadly landslides and widespread flooding across southeastern Bangladesh have exposed the distance between forecasting a hazard and protecting the people most likely to be hit. Chittagong recorded […]

09
Jul

Illegal lead smelters return after raids, exposing enforcement gaps

Janefar Alam / 3 months
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6 min read

Furnaces allegedly rebuilt days after a government drive in Savar show why demolitions cannot replace control of Bangladesh’s used-battery supply chain. Illegal lead smelters allegedly returned to a village outside Dhaka within days of a government raid, highlighting an enforcement cycle that removes furnaces but leaves the money, materials and buyers behind. The Department of […]

21
Sep

Bangladesh Unveils Ambitious NDC 3.0: A Bold Leap Toward Net-Zero by 2050 Amid Rising Climate Perils

REN Report / 1 year
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6 min read

In a landmark move underscoring its frontline role in the global fight against climate change, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), pledging significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions while amplifying calls for international support to shield its vulnerable population from escalating environmental threats. The […]

20
Sep

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

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 year
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7 min read

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 […]

15
Sep

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

REN Report / 1 year
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4 min read

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

REN Report / 1 year
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2 min read

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” […]