Heatwave perchance in May, danger of cyclone

Mild to severe heatwave is sweeping in parts of the country, and it may continue in the whole month of May. 

০৫:৩২ পিএম, ২ মে ২০২৪ বৃহস্পতিবার

World is on track to eradicate polio

No polio cases have been found in Bangladesh in the last 17 years. At 2006, last 18 polio patients were found in Bangladesh. Except few countries, polio is now under control. Now it is necessary to move forward with learning from successful countries.

০৪:৫১ পিএম, ২২ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৩ শুক্রবার

Awareness needed, not fear

In some African countries, India and Thailand, many people believed that after contracting AIDS, having sex with a virgin girl or someone who has no sexual experience will get rid of the HIV virus.

১২:৫২ পিএম, ২১ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৩ বৃহস্পতিবার

Awareness is growing, yet AIDS is becoming a threat

Bangladesh has reached a new ‘record’ regarding the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the resulting acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases recorded in the country: 1,250 new infections were found in 2022, the highest ever.

১২:৫০ পিএম, ২০ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৩ বুধবার

Fear of US trade ban: Govt looking into the matter seriously

The United States recently issued a presidential memorandum announcing punitive measures against labor rights violators. As a result, the concerned authority in this sector feared that the country could face trade fines and visa restrictions over labor issues.

১১:০৫ এএম, ৪ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৩ সোমবার

Carbon emission reduction issue tops agenda

Oil is one of the fossil fuels which is responsible for carbon emissions. The United Arab Emirates, one of the largest producers of oil, is organizing the UN climate conference known as the Conference of the Parties or COP28 with the priority of reducing carbon emissions.

০৯:৩৭ পিএম, ২৯ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ বুধবার

Carbon crediting guidance agreed ahead of COP28

The United Nations Body tasked to operationalize a new UN carbon crediting mechanism under the Paris Agreement has agreed on recommendations for crucial guidance on greenhouse gas removals and mechanism methodologies.

০৪:১০ পিএম, ২০ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ সোমবার

Complexity is main obstacle to renewable energy sector

The government claims Bangladesh has achieved a success in distributed renewable technologies such as solar home systems, mini-grids, and solar irrigation systems. But experts say the achievement of 1000 megawatt capacity in the last 14 years in this sector did not get a success. The government policy has failed, it needs to be reconsidered.

০৩:২৬ পিএম, ১৭ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ শুক্রবার

Progress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ‘very little’ this decade

The Paris Agreement is one of the major steps among several steps taken to combat the harmful effects of climate change. Despite these climate agreement obligations, countries have yet to take adequate action. Very little progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the current decade. The world is failing to `hold the reins` of climate change.

০৯:৫৯ পিএম, ১৬ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ বৃহস্পতিবার

Traders want to increase edible oil prices

Traders want to increase the prices of edible oil showing the excuse of dollar price increase in the open market.

১০:৪১ পিএম, ১৫ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ বুধবার

Disappointment over ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund’s Transitional Committee Meeting

The 27th Climate Conference concluded with the formation of the ‘Loss and Damage’ Fund in a bid to provide financial assistance to poor countries for the climate change compensation.

০৬:২৩ পিএম, ৭ নভেম্বর ২০২৩ মঙ্গলবার