Against the backdrop of growing concern about the challenges of climate change, financial sector's leaders have advised banks and other financial institutions to asses the risks of projects for cli

Sirajganj: Jamuna River was flowing 9 centimeters above the danger level at Sirajganj this (Sunday) morning worsening flood situation in five upazilas of the district.

Dhaka:The government has taken a mega plan of Taka 228 crore to make the four rivers including Buriganga around Dhaka city free from pollution.

Dhaka:The government has taken a mega plan of Taka 228 crore to make the four rivers including Buriganga around Dhaka city free from pollution.

President Zillur Rahman has sought more British assistance in facing the impacts of the climate change in Bangladesh, one of the most vulnerable nations to the global warming.
The President sought the cooperation when outgoing British High Commissioner Stephen Evans paid a farewell call on him at Bangabhaban Sunday.
Evans noted that the British government is keen to continue its cooperation to B

The population of Bangladesh now stands at 14, 23,19,000, according to the preliminary report on Population and Housing Census, 2011 revealed on Saturday.
The 5th census was held on March 15-19 this year across the country.
The report revealed that of the total population, 7,12,55,000 are male while 7,10,64,000 are female, said Planning Minister AK Khandker while revealing the findings of the pr

Tipaimukh Dam's construction is about to begin, said a top official of Nipko, affiliated company of the Indian Power Ministry which will implement the hydroelectric project in River Barak, an international river.
He said Nipko Company obtained environmental clearance approval and received go-ahead from the central government to build the dam at Tipaimukh in Churachandpur district in India's Monip

The population of Bangladesh now stands at 14, 23,19,000, according to the preliminary report on Population and Housing Census, 2011 revealed on Saturday.

The USA on Thursday assured Bangladesh of continued support to environment protection, conservation of forests and low carbon development to combat adverse impacts of climate change.

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