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In a country where dogs face widespread mistreatment, residents of Sarail are defying the odds to protect an indigenous hound breed from extinction. With fewer than three dozen purebred Sarail hounds left, breeders and enthusiasts are fighting to preserve a 200-year legacy.
Bangladesh is transforming unused land at a coal power plant into a 70 MW solar facility, turning a fossil fuel site into clean energy by 2028. It's part of a national push to generate 20% of electricity from renewables by 2030.
A simple extension cord between neighbors in rural Bangladesh sparked a startup that's now bringing clean electricity to millions. SOLshare turns backyard solar panels into mini power grids where families can buy and sell energy.
Bangladesh just approved its largest solar power plant yet, a 442 MW facility with eight hours of battery storage that will help end chronic power shortages. The $200 million project replaces a planned coal plant, marking a major shift toward clean energy.
Endangered Ganges river dolphins are somehow surviving in one of the world's most polluted urban rivers, even raising calves. Scientists are amazed these mammals are thriving where fish have vanished.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary anti-poverty program that will deliver direct cash assistance to half the country's families within four years, no politicians or middlemen involved. The Family Card system uses door-to-door data collection and digital technology to ensure help reaches those who need it most.
Endangered Ganges river dolphins are thriving in Bangladesh's toxic Buriganga River, one of the world's five most polluted waterways. Despite extreme pollution that has killed off native fish, these resilient mammals continue to hunt, breed, and raise young.
Seven teams from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology are presenting groundbreaking projects at Bangladesh's largest innovation fair, connecting young inventors with investors who can bring their ideas to life. The three-day event aims to transform student research into real-world solutions for the country's biggest challenges.
Norway is stepping up to help Bangladesh build a greener future with renewable energy expertise and funding. The Nordic nation wants to partner on offshore wind, solar power, and green technology that could transform the country's energy landscape.
A young Bangladeshi fast bowler just achieved something no left-arm pacer has done against Australia in 140 years. Shoriful Islam's stunning performance rewrites cricket history and puts Bangladesh on the map for sporting excellence.
A father and son ditched their Vietnam travel plans after finding a Yellow Pages ad in a Dhaka hotel. Their spontaneous decision created a thriving company that now exports military boots and safety shoes to 70 countries.
Students in one of Bangladesh's most climate-vulnerable districts turned their concerns into action, showcasing innovative solutions for floods, erosion, and extreme heat. The Youth Peace Fair proved young people aren't just facing climate change—they're fixing it.