Air quality of Dhaka improves

Dhaka, April 26, 2020: The air quality of Dhaka showed signs of improvement on Sunday morning. The capital was ranked 18th worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) with a score of 96, around 8:25am. The air quality was classified as ‘moderate’. Pakistan’s Lahore, Indonesia's Jakarta, and China’s Shenzhen occupied the first three spots in […]

Here’s How Renewable Energy Could Help Us Economically Recover From The Pandemic

Dhaka, April 26, 2020: Renewable energy could power an economic recovery from COVID-19 by spurring global GDP gains of almost US$100 trillion (£80 trillion) between now and 2050, according to a report. The International Renewable Energy Agency found that accelerating investment in renewable energy could generate huge economic benefits while helping to tackle the global climate emergency. The […]

করোনা আতঙ্কে অতিরিক্ত প্লাস্টিকের ব্যবহার কমাবে রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা: এসডো

ঢাকা, ২৫ এপ্রিল, ২০২০ঃ নভেল করোনাভাইরাস সংক্রমণের আতঙ্কে একবার ব্যবহারযোগ্য প্লাস্টিক (এসইউপি) পণ্য ব্যবহারের এই আকস্মিক বৃদ্ধি, বিভিন্ন উপায়ে সংক্রমণ ছড়িয়ে এবং দীর্ঘমেয়াদে জনসাধারণের প্রাকৃতিক রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতা হ্রাস করে জনস্বাস্থ্যের জন্য আরো বড় হুমকি হয়ে উঠতে পারে।   মঙ্গলবার (২১ এপ্রিল) সংগঠনের মহাসচিব ড. শাহরিয়ার হোসেন স্বাক্ষরিত গণমাধ্যমে পাঠানো প্রেস বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে এ তথ্য জানিয়েছে, এনভায়রনমেন্ট অ্যান্ড […]

Coronavirus: Dr Radha’s five mental health tips for lockdown

Dr Radha Modgil from BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks shares her top five tips on how to stay mentally and emotionally well during the coronavirus lockdown, all beginning with the letter C. Sticking to a routine, making sure we take care of ourselves, and using our creativity in new ways are all ways she suggests […]

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Coronavirus tips: 12 ways to keep you safe in home

Dhaka, 23, April, 2020: The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has caused a lot of anxiety amongst everyone. The news flashes on television and social media every minute about the new set of infections hasn’t made things easy. However, instead of obsessing over the burgeoning number of people who’ve been affected, we need to focus on what we can do […]

Spreading of Novel Corona Virus through Single Use Plastic bags

Spreading of Novel Corona Virus through Single Use Plastic bags…  Let's be Careful Let's be Safe…

In pictures: Precautions against coronavirus

Central Police Hospital in Rajarbagh has installed a disinfection gate as a precaution against coronavirus. They have installed a 20000 litre tank, mixed with disinfectant, to spray people at the main gate before entering the hospital. Locally produced hand sanitizers and PPE are being sold in front of Mitford Hospital in Dhaka at a low […]

Earth Day 2020: 50 Years of the Earth Day!

Before our rivers run dry

Dhaka, April 22, 2020: Bangladesh is a riverine country, and rivers are the lifeline of our economy and environment. They are crucial for the very existence of Bangladesh as a delta country. Unfortunately, many of the rivers in Bangladesh are in critical condition.  Around 450 rivers in the country face serious threats mainly due to […]