Pollution

Pollution

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the "Dokkhiner Janala" initiative. Photo: TBS

Dhaka no longer seems liveable: Fakhrul

He said those responsible for implementing development plans must be held accountable.

Photo: Saikat Bhadra/TBS

Dhaka tops list of world’s most polluted cities

A picture showing air quality on Banglamotor-Moghbazar Road on 2 February. Photo: TBS/Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka tops global pollution chart with 'very unhealthy' AQI of 240

File Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Dhaka tops world's most polluted cities with 'hazardous' air

People move through a dusty road, as air quality reduces ahead of the winter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 4, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Air quality worsens as Dhaka tops global pollution ranking

Photo: BSS

Govt takes special initiative to check waste burning

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today spoke as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of a basic training course for 9th grade officers of the City Corporations, held at NILG in Agargaon, Dhaka. Photo: BSS

Rizwana calls for stronger role of city corporation officials in building pollution-free city

Garbage and sludge accumulate along the banks of Hatirjheel, once considered a symbol of urban beauty. The photo was taken from inside the Hotel Sonargaon area recently. Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Pollution, foul odour make Hatirjheel a turn-off for visitors, commuters

Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Chattogram’s air, water heavily polluted, studies warn of severe public health risks

Solar panels lie in front of factories at Jinjie Industrial Park in Shenmu, Shaanxi province, China 20 November, 2023. Photo: Reuters

China's new climate target 'falls well short,' EU says

The device was officially launched at a seminar titled “IoT-Based Smart Liquid Trees for Carbon Footprint Mitigation in Dense Urban Areas of Bangladesh” on August 25. Photo: Collected

JU researchers develop 'Liquid Tree' to fight urban CO₂ pollution

Representational image. File Photo: Mumit M

Rethinking regulation: A low-cost solution to Bangladesh’s brick kiln pollution

Infograph: TBS

How Dhaka’s waste transfer stations became a source of stench, pollution