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Breathing clean air, living well

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion By Manik Esahak Biswas WORLD Environmental Health Day, observed today with the theme of ‘Clean Air, Healthy People,’ serves as more than an annual observance in Bangladesh. It is a direct commentary on a national emergency. Established in 2011 by the International Federation of Environmental Health to create awareness of the link between the ... Read more

Peace through climate action

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion By Manik Esahak Biswas THE world just observed International Peace Day on September 21 with a call for climate action for global peace, which resonates with unparalleled urgency in Bangladesh. In this vast and vibrant delta, embraced by the mighty Padma, the Meghna and the Jamuna, the rhythm of life has always been tied ... Read more

Humanity from below

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion By Obaidul Hamid RAMNA Park in Dhaka is a place for me to go every time I travel to the city. I do my regular exercise in this large remaining green space in the otherwise concretised urban jungle. It was no exception during my most recent trip to Bangladesh. I was walking back to ... Read more

Education for climate action

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion Musharraf Tansen CLIMATE change has evolved from a distant environmental concern to an urgent global crisis, affecting every aspect of human life. Its impact is evident in rising temperatures, extreme weather events, shifting ecosystems and social disruptions. In Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, the effects are acute: rising sea levels, frequent ... Read more

Youth leading the way in climate action

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion Musharraf Tansen AS THE world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, it has become clear that today’s youth are not only the most affected but also the most fervent advocates for change. Young people across the globe are stepping into critical roles as climate activists, leaders, innovators, and educators, determined to shape ... Read more

Environmental violation rampant at Rampal

Dhaka Mirror
Emran Hossain The government’s latest assessment of environmental and other compliances of the Rampal power plant has revealed rampant violations, exposing lives and nature to the hazards predicted by experts well before the plant’s installment, to which the Sheikh Hasina regime refused to pay heed. The assessment conducted by the state-owned institution, the Center for ... Read more

Social media pressure changing news making

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion Afsan Chowdhury THE relentless reality of social media has begun to influence news making at several levels. Three social media elements are making these pressures so strong. (a) It reaches consumers almost instantly and in no way can professional media compete with that. (b) Content creators can mix and offer audio-visuals that cost little ... Read more

Stakeholders on St. Martin’s demand stringent action against plastic pollution

Dhaka Mirror
Environment Desk : dhakamirror.com Stakeholders have stressed that raising awareness alone is not enough to tackle plastic pollution on the country’s only coral island, Saint Martins, and are advocating for restrictions on plastic use and penalties for non-compliance. At a panel discussion entitled “Plastic Free St Martins” on Wednesday, they called for strict limits on ... Read more

Over 50 pilot whales die in mass stranding in Australia

Dhaka Mirror
Earth Desk : dhakamirror.com Nearly 100 pilot whales stranded on a beach in Western Australia on Tuesday. Australian officials said 51 pilot whales had died as of Wednesday. The 51 long-finned pilot whales were part of a pod of almost 100 spotted off Cheynes Beach near Albany, about 400km south-east of Perth on Tuesday. Experts ... Read more

Securing water for sustainable urban future

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion By AKM Mahmudul Haque WATER, the essence of life, is a precious resource that sustains our planet and its inhabitants. Yet, despite the vastness of our oceans, only a small portion of the water is potable. Recent studies have revealed alarming statistics that approximately 80 per cent of the water supplied in cities and ... Read more

We need to transform social norms for gender equality

Dhaka Mirror
World Population Day Views Md Nuruzzaman Khan World Population Day, which has been observed on July 11 every year since 1989, holds significant importance in addressing critical population-related issues. This year, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls ... Read more

Quality education for all, but quality schools for few?

Dhaka Mirror
Views Mohammad Ehsanul Islam Khan Education empowers and shapes nations. Increased enrollment and reading levels in Bangladesh have also enhanced education access. But the focus on quantity has overtaken the drive for quality education, leaving only a handful with access to top-notch universities. According to Dr John Dewey, “Education is not preparation for life; education ... Read more

Humble Humboldt penguins, the excellent swimmers

Dhaka Mirror
News Desk : dhakamirror.com Originally from South America, the Humboldt penguin lives on the coasts of Peru and Chile. Its closest relatives are the African penguin, the Magellanic penguin and the Galpagos penguin. Humboldt penguins are extremely sociable, inquisitive and communicative birds, some would even say they are the friendliest of them all. These birds ... Read more

Still no facilities for cyclists

Dhaka Mirror
World Bicycle Day today Shahin Akhter Bicycles are the cheapest and most environment-friendly mode of transport in easing traffic congestion and reducing environmental pollution in the capital city, said green activists and entrepreneurs. Absence of separate lanes on roads and increased value added tax on spare parts, however, are hindering this mode of transport from ... Read more

Equal education leads to a better society

Dhaka Mirror
Opinion Mehreen Chowdhury EDUCATION is known to be strongest when voices and diverse perspectives are heard and shared around the community. It is vital that young people are given the space and safety to express them without feeling ashamed. The idea of special education is governed by the concept that education is for all. It ... Read more