BAPA Celebration of World Earth Day

World Earth Day was observed by the Moheshkhali regional branch of the Bangladesh Environmental Movement (BAPA) on April 22, with various slogans and festoons in hand to create awareness for environmental protection and climate change prevention.The program for World Earth Day was held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, at the Afzaliapara CNG Station … Read more…

BEN to Celebrate 28th Anniversary in New York

BEN is cordially inviting for the upcoming 28th Anniversary Celebration of BEN, which is set to take place on July 18th. This significant milestone event will be hosted at the Jewish Center in Jamaica, New York, with is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A major highlight of the evening will be a special … Read more…

Technical and Economic Impact of The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Bangladesh recently initiated a significant energy transition by commencing uranium fuel loading at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. Authorities marked this event on April 28 2026 as the first unit received 163 nuclear fuel assemblies. The facility utilizes two Russian designed Generation III+ VVER-1200 reactors to produce a combined 2400 megawatts of electricity (Topu & … Read more…

International Noise Awareness Day Observed by BAPA

With the theme “No more noise pollution, we want a healthy life”, International Noise Awareness Day 2026 was observed nationwide through various programs. The day is observed globally on the last Wednesday of April every year. Following this, on Wednesday, April 29, under the ‘Integrated and Participatory Project on Noise Pollution Control’ of the Department … Read more…

Global Food Security Crisis and Impacts on Bangladesh

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises reveals a concerning stabilization of high acute food insecurity across the globe. Researchers found that 266 million people across 47 countries experienced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025. This figure represents nearly a quarter of the analyzed population. Acute hunger has doubled over the past decade. … Read more…

Pre-Monsoon Flash Floods Exposed Severe Agricultural Vulnerabilities in the Haor Basin

Northeastern Bangladesh experienced severe flash flooding in April 2026 due to extreme pre-monsoon precipitation. Meteorological data indicated above-normal rainfall patterns driven by low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal (Bangladesh Pratidin, 2026). These systems transported moisture-laden marine air toward the Himalayan foothills. The interaction with cooler northern air masses generated excessive rainfall in the upstream … Read more…

BEN Bi-monthly Webinar on Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Environment Network (BEN) is set to host a critical bimonthly webinar focusing on “Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh.” Scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Dhaka time (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern Time), the two-hour virtual event will bring together leading geoscientists and civil engineering experts from around … Read more…

Are Atmospheric Mood Swings the New Normal for Bangladesh’s Climate Future?

Recent times have presented a profound meteorological anomaly in Bangladesh, characterized by a rapid oscillation between severe heatwaves and unprecedented precipitation. This period serves as a critical case study for understanding the localized manifestations of global climate change. Observational data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) recorded extreme thermal peaks followed immediately by deluge conditions, … Read more…

BAPA Leads Nationwide Campaigns on International Day of Action for Rivers

Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) marked the International Day of Action for Rivers on March 14 by organizing extensive nationwide campaigns to raise awareness about the critical state of the water bodies in the country. The organization led numerous rallies and human chains across multiple districts to demand immediate action against river encroachment and severe pollution. … Read more…