Air Pollution in Bangladesh

A recent study found that biomass burning (burning of leaves, wood, etc) is equally responsible as fossil fuel burning for black carbon emission, known to cause cancer. Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Environment

Efforts being made to improve country’s air quality, says minister

The minister said Bangladesh wants to actively play its part in the global efforts in countering climate change with due diligence in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

Gazipur worst in air quality index among 64 districts 
Bangladesh

Gazipur worst in air quality index among 64 districts 

A recent study found that biomass burning (burning of leaves, wood, etc) is equally responsible as fossil fuel burning for black carbon emission, known to cause cancer. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

‘Biomass burning, high sulphur-containing gasoline are compounding air pollution’

ASM Sozib. Illustartion: TBS
Thoughts

How sustainable transportation can curb pollution and enhance urban mobility

Air pollution cuts Bangladeshi lives short by 5.4 years
Environment

Air pollution cuts Bangladeshi lives short by 5.4 years

A cyclist trying to escape the dust by covering his mouth. Photo: Saikat Bhadra/TBS
Offbeat

Asthmatic man given right to stay in France for air pollution risk in Bangladesh