Climate Change

Saint Martin’s Island to Remain Closed for Tourists for 9 Months

29-01-2025 18:49:16

Tourist visits to Saint Martin’s Island will be suspended for the next nine months following a decision by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Until Friday (January 31), tourists will still be allowed to visit, but from Saturday onwards, the island will be closed to visitors.

Duties Reduced on Air Purifier Imports

21-01-2025 10:39:30

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced the existing customs duty on the import of air purifiers from 25% to 10%. Additionally, regulatory duty and advance tax on the import of these products have been waived.

Severe Drinking Water Crisis in Bagerhat, Public Suffering Intensifies

01-12-2024 09:33:57

Due to climate change, the salinity of seawater continues to increase. Every dry season, Bagerhat, a coastal district bordering the Bay of Bengal and Sundarbans, faces an acute crisis of safe drinking water.

COP29: World Agrees to $300bn Deal for Developing Countries

24-11-2024 09:41:57

The final deal, agreed in Azerbaijan, will see developed countries pay $300 billion a year by 2035 to help poorer countries mitigate the impact of climate change.

Civilization at Risk Due to Climate Change: Dr. Muhammad Yunus

13-11-2024 14:56:02

Interim government’s Chief Advisor, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stated that civilization is at risk due to climate change.

2023 on track to be hottest year on record

05-10-2023 10:20:18

This year is set to become the hottest year ever recorded, with last month being the warmest September on record

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