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### [The Rohingya are victims of racial discrimination: Prof Yunus](/news/bangladesh/news/the-rohingya-are-victims-racial-discrimination-prof-yunus-3854096)

The global community must engage actively to ensure their early repatriation to their homeland in Myanmar, he said.

#### [With four months left, tax target remains elusive](/business/news/four-months-left-tax-target-remains-elusive-3853876)

    [](/business/news/four-months-left-tax-target-remains-elusive-3853876)

The tax target for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has become more daunting against the backdrop of slowing collection as the economy continues to grapple with worsening consumer purchasing power due to stubbornly high inflation and declining private and public investment.

#### [Prices of essentials: High season, govt steps bring relief](/top-news/news/prices-essentials-high-season-govt-steps-bring-relief-3853641)

    [](/top-news/news/prices-essentials-high-season-govt-steps-bring-relief-3853641)

Prices of essential commodities in Dhaka’s markets have dropped over the past week, bringing much-needed relief to low- and middle-income families.

    [](/news/world/news/migrant-deaths-hit-record-2024-un-agency-says-3854131)

#### [Migrant deaths hit record in 2024, UN agency says](/news/world/news/migrant-deaths-hit-record-2024-un-agency-says-3854131)

Nearly 9,000 people confirmed to have died

    [](/top-news/news/sudanese-army-says-it-has-control-presidential-palace-khartoum-3854126)

#### [Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum](/top-news/news/sudanese-army-says-it-has-control-presidential-palace-khartoum-3854126)

The army said it had also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum

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#### [Hasnat posts on Facebook about ‘refined Awami League’ proposal](/news/bangladesh/politics/news/hasnat-posts-facebook-about-refined-awami-league-proposal-3853946)

Meanwhile, protests take place at DU overnight to ban Awami League

### [International Forest Day / Curb Pollution, wildlife crimes to save the Sundarbans: environmentalists](/environment/news/curb-pollution-wildlife-crimes-save-the-sundarbans-environmentalists-3854111)

The programme, held today at the mangrove forest of Mongla Government College, called for an immediate ban on the use of poison in rivers and canals, an end to deer poaching, and the cancellation of all forest-destroying projects

### [Biman flight forced to return to Dhaka after Heathrow power outage](/news/bangladesh/news/biman-flight-forced-return-dhaka-after-heathrow-power-outage-3854116)

Heathrow Airport will be closed all day today after a fire at a nearby electrical substation

### [People won't accept rehabilitation of Awami League: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur](/news/bangladesh/politics/news/people-wont-accept-rehabilitation-awami-league-jamaat-ameer-shafiqur-3854066)

He urged people from all walks of life to remain restrained, vigilant, and united

### [India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics](/sports/more-sports/news/india-eyes-hosting-2030-commonwealth-games-it-bids-2036-olympics-3854121)

India will be optimistic of landing the centenary edition of the multi-sports gathering of mainly former British colonies, particularly because the Games has struggled to find takers in recent times.

### ['If led by non-criminals, why can't Awami League be in politics?' asks Rizvi](/news/bangladesh/politics/news/if-led-non-criminals-why-cant-awami-league-be-politics-asks-rizvi-3854076)

The BNP leader called for justice to be served to money launderers, killers

#### [Nawaz smacks record-breaking maiden ton as Pakistan win 3rd NZ T20](/sports/cricket/news/nawaz-smacks-record-breaking-maiden-ton-pakistan-win-3rd-nz-t20-3854101)

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Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century Friday as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive.

#### [Man sentenced to life term in jail in Jashore rape case](/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/man-sentenced-life-term-jail-jashore-rape-case-3854106)

A Jashore court yesterday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping a schoolgirl in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore in 2020.

#### [BNP infighting claims 43 lives in 7 months](/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/bnp-infighting-claims-43-lives-7-months-3853891)

Since the fall of the Awami League regime in August last year, the BNP has been plagued by clashes between party factions, leading to the deaths of at least 43 leaders and activists.

#### [Man arrested with 130 train tickets in Thakurgaon](/news/bangladesh/news/man-arrested-130-train-tickets-thakurgaon-3854091)

The arrested individual is a Lance Corporal of the Bangladesh Navy

#### [Mob beating in Chawkbazar: 1 suspected mugger dead, 2 injured](/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/mob-beating-chawkbazar-1-suspected-mugger-dead-2-injured-3854071)

Police said that after a mugging in Keraniganj, locals chased after a group of suspects

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### [What can the world do as US aid cut pushes millions to the brink?](/opinion/views/news/what-can-the-world-do-us-aid-cut-pushes-millions-the-brink-3854141)

A skinny, malnourished and tattered mother staggers towards a nearly empty medical clinic in a remote village in South Sudan.

### [International Day of Forests / Let’s begin a discourse of resistance against forest fires](/opinion/views/news/lets-begin-discourse-resistance-against-forest-fires-3853881)

Bangladesh’s forests and genetic resources are continuously subjected to distress and threats.

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#### [Bureaucratic inertia must be fixed urgently](/opinion/editorial/news/bureaucratic-inertia-must-be-fixed-urgently-3853621)

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#### [Are school buses the answer to our traffic woes?](/opinion/views/news/are-school-buses-the-answer-our-traffic-woes-3853616)

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#### [Tribute to Syed Manzur Elahi / A life dedicated to nation-building](/opinion/views/news/life-dedicated-nation-building-3853386)

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#### [Why Tulsi Gabbard’s statements on Bangladesh matter](/opinion/views/news/why-tulsi-gabbards-statements-bangladesh-matter-3853281)

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### [Should BSEC hire govt officials?](/business/news/should-bsec-hire-govt-officials-3853871)

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sent a letter to the government requesting the appointment of 19 officials with degrees in economics, finance, commerce, accounting, statistics, mathematics, law, and information technology.

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### [Goals galore in women's hockey semifinals](/sports/more-sports/news/goals-galore-womens-hockey-semifinals-3854136)

BKSP notched up a massive 12-0 win against Rajshahi while Kishoreganj edged Jashore 2-1.

### [Chapman blasts New Zealand to 204 in third Pakistan T20](/sports/cricket/news/chapman-blasts-new-zealand-204-third-pakistan-t20-3854086)

Mark Chapman struck a blistering 94 Friday as New Zealand scored 204 in the third Twenty20 against Pakistan and moved into a strong position to clinch the five-match series.

    [](/sports/football/news/wood-hits-hattrick-rampant-new-zealand-move-brink-world-cup-3854081)

#### [Wood hits hattrick as rampant New Zealand move to brink of World Cup](/sports/football/news/wood-hits-hattrick-rampant-new-zealand-move-brink-world-cup-3854081)

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#### [Son says he 'let my team-mates down' in South Korea qualifying draw](/sports/football/news/son-says-he-let-my-team-mates-down-south-korea-qualifying-draw-3854041)

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#### [Nations League / Spain grab late leveller against Dutch, Croatia down France](/sports/football/news/spain-grab-late-leveller-against-dutch-croatia-down-france-3853931)

### [Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?](/star-multimedia/sports-multimedia/news/will-1-goal-lead-be-enough-against-atletico-real-madrid-3841821)

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

News

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### [SINO-BANGLA TIES / What can we learn from China’s healthcare system?](/news/bangladesh/news/what-can-we-learn-chinas-healthcare-system-3854051)

As part of a new chapter in bilateral ties between China and Bangladesh, 14 patients from Bangladesh were sent for free medical treatment

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### [At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuations](/news/world/news/least-91-killed-gaza-israel-abandons-ceasefire-orders-evacuations-3854046)

After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire

### [Patuakhali gang-rape: Another suspect arrested](/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/patuakhali-gang-rape-another-suspect-arrested-3854036)

Another suspect was arrested in Pirojpur early today on charge of raping a 12th-grade student in Dumki upazila of Patuakhali on March 18

### [AL-BNP clash in Narsingdi: Locals claim two dead, police confirm one](/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/al-bnp-clash-narsingdi-locals-claim-two-dead-police-confirm-one-3854031)

Police from Raipura Police Station have been deployed to the area

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### [Soil trader hacked to death in Gazipur, 2 detained](/news/bangladesh/news/soil-trader-hacked-death-gazipur-2-detained-3854016)

Locals chased and detained the two robbers, beat them up, and handed them over to the police

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#### [‘Daagi’ drops romantic track ‘Ektukhani Mon’ featuring Tahsan and Masha](/entertainment/music/news/daagi-drops-romantic-track-ektukhani-mon-featuring-tahsan-and-masha-3854021)

    [](/entertainment/tv-film/news/coco-2-the-works-pixar-sets-2029-release-date-3854061)

#### ['Coco 2’ in the works, Pixar sets 2029 release date](/entertainment/tv-film/news/coco-2-the-works-pixar-sets-2029-release-date-3854061)

#### [‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ final season trailer teases epic red-cloaked rebellion](/entertainment/tv-film/news/the-handmaids-tale-final-season-trailer-teases-epic-red-cloaked-rebellion-3854026)

    [](/entertainment/tv-film/news/the-story-old-dhakas-sutrapur-explored-prem-bhai-3854006)

#### [The story of Old Dhaka’s Sutrapur explored in ‘Prem Bhai’](/entertainment/tv-film/news/the-story-old-dhakas-sutrapur-explored-prem-bhai-3854006)

    [](/entertainment/tv-film/news/apple-tv-cuts-costs-after-1b-yearly-loss-report-reveals-3853991)

### [Apple TV+ cuts costs after $1b yearly loss, report reveals](/entertainment/tv-film/news/apple-tv-cuts-costs-after-1b-yearly-loss-report-reveals-3853991)

Apple TV+ is incurring losses of over $1 billion a year to its parent company despite its recent shows like "Severance" being huge successes.

Life & Living

[Life & Living](/life-living)

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    [](/life-living/food-recipes/news/butter-garlic-naan-the-new-king-breads-worldwide-3853596)

### [Butter garlic naan: The new king of breads worldwide](/life-living/food-recipes/news/butter-garlic-naan-the-new-king-breads-worldwide-3853596)

Butter garlic naan has been crowned the world’s best bread by TasteAtlas in March 2025. Its soft, crispy, buttery texture and smoky tandoor flavour make it an international favourite, enhancing meals worldwide with irresistible garlic and ghee richness.

### [Shwapno launches safe spaces in all outlets for harassed women](/life-living/news/shwapno-launches-safe-spaces-all-outlets-harassed-women-3853591)

Shwapno launches a safety initiative, offering women refuge in its stores against harassment. Trained staff provide immediate assistance and contact authorities, fostering societal change. This bold move challenges norms, urging businesses to actively protect women and promote collective safety.

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#### [Feeling adventurous? Explore these 5 fiery volcanoes safely!](/life-living/travel/news/feeling-adventurous-explore-these-5-fiery-volcanoes-safely-3853316)

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#### [Eid gifting 101: Thoughtful presents your mom will cherish](/life-living/lifehacks/news/eid-gifting-101-thoughtful-presents-your-mom-will-cherish-3853311)

    [](/life-living/news/empower-bangladeshi-kids-how-your-zakat-can-make-difference-3853296)

#### [#Social Welfare / Empower Bangladeshi kids: How your zakat can make a difference](/life-living/news/empower-bangladeshi-kids-how-your-zakat-can-make-difference-3853296)

    [](/life-living/health-fitness/news/wudu-the-secret-good-health-plain-sight-3852236)

#### [Wudu: The secret to good health in plain sight](/life-living/health-fitness/news/wudu-the-secret-good-health-plain-sight-3852236)

    [](/life-living/news/aarong-unveils-44-foot-kantha-masterpiece-samiul-alam-3852226)

#### [#Culture / Aarong unveils 44-foot kantha masterpiece by Samiul Alam](/life-living/news/aarong-unveils-44-foot-kantha-masterpiece-samiul-alam-3852226)

    [](/life-living/news/why-do-we-blame-victims-instead-holding-abusers-accountable-3851301)

### [#Perspective / Why do we blame victims instead of holding abusers accountable?](/life-living/news/why-do-we-blame-victims-instead-holding-abusers-accountable-3851301)

Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 exposed how society punishes silence, mirroring real-world abuse victims’ struggles. Women endure mistreatment yet face blame for not resisting. Vulnerability isn’t consent. Change starts by holding perpetrators accountable, not victims. Will we finally act?

Youth

[Youth](/youth)

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    [](/campus/campus/news/bracu-iut-mist-and-uiu-qualify-university-rover-challenge-finals-3853406)

### [BRACU, IUT, MIST, and UIU qualify for University Rover Challenge finals](/campus/campus/news/bracu-iut-mist-and-uiu-qualify-university-rover-challenge-finals-3853406)

These four teams will represent Bangladesh and their respective universities in the URC 2025 finals.

### [MAYHEM: Lady Gaga’s new album is a delightfully chaotic mix of old and new](/campus/news/mayhem-lady-gagas-new-album-delightfully-chaotic-mix-old-and-new-3852451)

Despite a few duds, MAYHEM might just be Lady Gaga reclaiming her place as a queen of pop.

    [](/campus/campus/news/funding-uncertainties-under-the-trump-administration-which-us-universities-have-been-impacted-3850711)

#### [Funding uncertainties under the Trump administration: Which US universities have been impacted?](/campus/campus/news/funding-uncertainties-under-the-trump-administration-which-us-universities-have-been-impacted-3850711)

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#### [Harvard, among other top US universities, freezes hiring amid financial uncertainties under Trump](/campus/campus/news/harvard-among-other-top-us-universities-freezes-hiring-amid-financial-uncertainties-under-trump-3849521)

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#### [QS World Rankings by Subject 2025: Where did Bangladeshi universities rank?](/campus/campus/news/qs-world-rankings-subject-2025-where-did-bangladeshi-universities-rank-3847186)

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#### [Career / Is an MBA still practical for 2025?](/campus/news/pursuing-mba-2025-it-still-practical-3852221)

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#### [A career in technical writing: What you should know](/campus/career/news/career-technical-writing-what-you-should-know-3848546)

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### [Satire / Increased age limit allows candidates to complete PhD before sitting for BCS exams](/campus/news/increased-age-limit-allows-candidates-complete-phd-sitting-bcs-exams-3846156)

The Ministry of Public Administration recently increased the age limit for BCS exams to 32 years, thus encouraging an even older group of people to use their brain cells for memorising irrelevant information.

Tech & Startup

[Tech & Startup](/tech-startup)

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    [](/news/world/usa/news/tesla-recalls-more-46000-cybertrucks-over-risk-panel-detachment-3853981)

### [Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment](/news/world/usa/news/tesla-recalls-more-46000-cybertrucks-over-risk-panel-detachment-3853981)

The brand encounters consumer blowback in the wake of Musk's key advisory role in Trump's administration

### [Reform commission suggests modern tech core for police force](/tech-startup/news/reform-commission-suggests-modern-tech-core-police-force-3853671)

The Bangladesh Police Reform Commission, in its January 2025 report, has outlined a series of measures aimed at modernising the country's law enforcement framework. 

    [](/tech-startup/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-note-14-pro-and-redmi-a5-bangladesh-3853771)

#### [Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi A5 in Bangladesh](/tech-startup/news/xiaomi-launches-redmi-note-14-pro-and-redmi-a5-bangladesh-3853771)

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#### [Microwave ovens under BDT 30K](/tech-startup/news/microwave-ovens-under-bdt-30k-3853186)

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#### [Next Step / How to build a positive work culture in your office](/tech-startup/news/how-build-positive-work-culture-your-office-3853176)

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#### [Google unveils brand new Pixel 9a](/tech-startup/news/google-unveils-brand-new-pixel-9a-3853171)

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#### [Back to Earth after 9 months: What happened to the NASA astronauts](/tech-startup/news/back-earth-after-9-months-what-happened-the-nasa-astronauts-3852291)

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### [10 biggest tech acquisitions of the decade](/tech-startup/news/10-biggest-tech-acquisitions-the-decade-3852261)

The tech world has seen some jaw-dropping deals over the past decade, with companies shelling out billions to dominate markets, expand their ecosystems, and stay ahead of the competition. Here’s a look at the largest tech deals that have reshaped the industry in the last decade.

Star Multimedia

[Star Multimedia](/star-multimedia)

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### [Syed Manzur Elahi: A dream, a unique success story](/star-multimedia/news-multimedia/news/syed-manzur-elahi-dream-unique-success-story-3847806)

Find out more about his life on today’s Star Explains

### [Diners harassed during Ramadan in Lakshmipur](/star-multimedia/news-multimedia/news/diners-harassed-during-ramadan-lakshmipur-3846701)

Abdul Aziz, acting president of the Lakshmipur Merchants' Association, allegedly harassed young and elderly individuals for eating during daylight hours in Ramadan

### ['What changed in 100 years?'](/star-multimedia/news-multimedia/news/what-changed-100-years-3842796)

Watch today's Star Special to find the answer

### [Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours](/environment/natural-resources/wildlife/news/elephant-trapped-mud-rescued-after-22-hours-3841601)

The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of around 35 villagers

### [Security guards can now arrest people](/news/bangladesh/news/security-guards-can-now-arrest-people-3842361)

Private security personnel deployed in residential areas, markets and shopping malls will now serve as members of the “Auxiliary Police Force” with the authority to make arrests.

Books & Literature

[Books & Literature](/books-literature)

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### [BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / The making of Bangladesh in the global sixties](/culture/books/news/the-making-bangladesh-the-global-sixties-3852761)

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### [BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / An outlandish jumble of cults, cannibalism, and colonial violence](/culture/books/news/outlandish-jumble-cults-cannibalism-and-colonial-violence-3852751)

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### [EVENT REPORT / ‘Bengal Photography’s Reality Quest’: A discourse with Naeem Mohaiemen](/books-literature/news/bengal-photographys-reality-quest-discourse-naeem-mohaiemen-3849831)

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### [LITERARY CURTAINS / ‘Pakhider Bidhanshabha’: A mesmerising theatrical odyssey](/books-literature/news/pakhider-bidhanshabha-mesmerising-theatrical-odyssey-3848261)

    [](/books-literature/news/pardanasheen-3848246)

### [POETRY / Pardanasheen](/books-literature/news/pardanasheen-3848246)

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### [POETRY / The Birangona, un-buried](/books-literature/news/the-birangona-un-buried-3848251)

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### [ESSAY / 'A terrible beauty is born' in Gaza and West Bank](/books-literature/news/terrible-beauty-born-gaza-and-west-bank-3846561)

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### [BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / ‘Apni Ki Alien Dekhte Chan?’: A debut with immense possibility](/books-literature/news/apni-ki-alien-dekhte-chan-debut-immense-possibility-3846546)

Environment

[Environment](/environment)

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### [Nature Quest / Flashes of colour](/environment/wild-life/news/flashes-colour-3853636)

A silver-breasted broadbill, one of the most elusive yet mesmerising birds in the region, spotted in the Fatikchhari Hazarikhil Sanctuary.

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### [Met office forecasts rain in Dhaka, five other divisions](/environment/weather/news/met-office-forecasts-rain-dhaka-five-other-divisions-3853216)

Temperature likely to decrease slightly

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### [HC orders suspension of tender for third LNG terminal](/environment/natural-resources/energy/news/hc-orders-suspension-tender-third-lng-terminal-3852551)

The High Court today directed the authorities not to proceed with the tender process for establishing a third LNG terminal at Maheshkhali in the Bay of Bengal until its further order

1d ago

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### [Experts endorse quick action plans to ease waterlogging in Ctg](/environment/news/experts-endorse-quick-action-plans-ease-waterlogging-ctg-3852501)

Clearing major canals, dredging silt from 10 canals can help ease waterlogging, they say

1d ago

### [Record numbers forced to flee climate disasters: UN](/environment/climate-crisis/climate-action/news/record-numbers-forced-flee-climate-disasters-un-3851996)

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee climate disasters last year, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for early warning systems covering the entire planet

2d ago

### [Uncontrolled sand mining, pollution threaten Khowai river's ecosystem: speakers](/environment/news/uncontrolled-sand-mining-pollution-threaten-khowai-rivers-ecosystem-speakers-3851621)

This unchecked human activity is altering the riverbed, leading to significant water pollution and riverbank erosion, while also jeopardising the reproduction of aquatic species

2d ago

### [Rizwana calls for corporate accountability, environmental justice](/environment/news/rizwana-calls-corporate-accountability-environmental-justice-3851456)

"If you cannot create an ocean, a forest, or a mountain, you have no right to destroy those," Rizwana said.

2d ago

### [Dark oxygen: A deep-sea discovery that has split scientists](/environment/news/dark-oxygen-deep-sea-discovery-has-split-scientists-3850361)

The discovery called into question long-held assumptions about the origins of life on Earth

4d ago

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