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- 1BNP accused of contradicting its own environmental pledges●From Buriganga to the Sundarbans, BNP keeps contradicting its own environmental pledges
Bangladesh's BNP is facing criticism over a gap between its stated environmental commitments and its actions, with concerns spanning from pollution of the Buriganga River to risks facing the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Critics say the party's positions on development and industrial projects undermine the green pledges it publicly promotes, drawing renewed attention to environmental governance ahead of political events.
- 2Sundarbans caught between climate change and human survival▼The Sundarbans at the crossroads of climate change and human survival [Commentary]
A new commentary examines the Sundarbans, the vast mangrove delta shared by India and Bangladesh, arguing the region now sits at the intersection of climate change and human survival. Rising seas, cyclones and salinisation are degrading the mangroves that shield millions, while local communities depend on the same fragile ecosystem for their livelihoods. The piece frames the delta as a test case for whether conservation and human needs can be reconciled.