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## Endangered Dolphins Still Survive in Buriganga Even Amid Severe Pollution

2026-09-20. Source: Kalbela.

A 12-month Jahangirnagar University study found around 20 endangered Ganges river dolphins surviving along a 27-kilometre stretch of the Buriganga. Their encounter rate has dropped significantly since 2015. Researchers found most dolphins now travel in groups and increasingly feed on invasive sucker fish due to declining native fish stocks. Severe pollution, low oxygen levels and vessel noise threaten their survival.

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## Experts had warned about flooding danger

2026-09-20. Source: Dhaka Tribune.

Bangladesh has experienced sudden floods, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in nine districts without water and electricity. Climate experts warn that this year's rainfall could be higher than usual, leading to potential flooding. The Gomti River embankment in Tripura has been blamed for the flooding, but the Indian Ministry of External Affairs denies this. The India Meteorological Department has issued the second-highest "orange alert" for Tripura, and a landslide has damaged a power-generating dam on the Teesta River in Sikkim. The flooding has become a significant humanitarian disaster for both countries. During the 28th meeting of the South Asian Climate Outlook Forum in Pune, top meteorologists predicted an above-average monsoon season across South Asia, including Bangladesh. The monsoon would be stronger in most South Asian countries, including Bangladesh, with increased rainfall expected in traditionally heatwave-affected areas. Experts believe that the lack of early preparation contributed to the worsening of the flood situation before the new government could fully respond.

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## Russel's viper discovered in Dhaka!

2026-09-21. Source: Facebook.

This afternoon, a Russel's viper was found on the road in the Beribandh Switchgate area of Nawabganj Upazila, Dhaka District. Later, another viper was spotted in the same area after dusk. Though initially rumored, the presence of these snakes appears real, with two sightings in quick succession in the same locality.

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## UK Issues Heat Alert for 30 Degrees Celsius!

2026-09-20. Source: BBC News.

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued across most of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 30°C (86°F). The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued these alerts until 17:00 on Thursday, June 27, warning of potential risks to vulnerable people. This could be the summer's highest temperatures so far, with Scotland and Northern Ireland also experiencing warm weather. The heat health alert system, introduced in June 2023, uses a color-coded system from green to red to prepare for extreme weather, aiming to reduce illness by enhancing communication during such events.

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## HSC exam rescheduled to July 8 in Sylhet due to flooding

2026-09-20. Source: RTV Online.

Due to severe flash floods affecting Sylhet division, the HSC and equivalent exams there have been postponed until July 8. The decision, announced by Inter Education Board Coordination Committee President Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar, affects Secondary and Higher Education, Madrasa, and Technical Education Boards within Sylhet. Exams for other boards will proceed as planned. The floods, causing landslides and heavy rainfall, have submerged much of the region, impacting approximately 1.6 million residents. The Sylhet board alone has 82,417 candidates from 309 educational institutions, prompting the suspension of exams until June 30 in response to the ongoing crisis.

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## The spread of the highly venomous Russell's viper now includes 27 districts, among them Dhaka

2026-09-20. Source: Dhaka Post.

Russell's viper, a highly venomous snake, has resurfaced significantly in Bangladesh since 2012, with initial sightings in the Barind area. The snake has now spread to 27 districts, particularly along the Padma river, according to the Venom Research Center. Researchers believe that favorable weather conditions have facilitated its spread across the country.

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## Every day, around 2,000 children lose their lives due to air pollution

2026-09-21. Source: Kaler Kantho.

A recent report highlighted air pollution as the second leading cause of premature death globally, responsible for 8.1 million deaths in 2021, or about 12% of all deaths. According to UNICEF and the Health Effects Institute, this surpasses other major risk factors like tobacco use and poor diet. Alarmingly, over 700,000 children under five years old died due to air pollution, with indoor use of dirty fuels like coal and wood contributing significantly, particularly in Africa and Asia. Pallavi Pant from the Health Effects Institute emphasized that these deaths are preventable, underscoring the report's goal to establish a connection between disease rates and air pollution levels.

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## UK announces Heatwave at 26 degree Celsius

2026-09-20. Source: India Today.

During India's scorching summers with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, residents have adapted to enduring extreme heat. Delhi's intense heat and Mumbai's humid conditions characterize peak months, making it a challenging season. In contrast, the United Kingdom's heatwave alert for temperatures as low as 26 degrees Celsius by late June has amused Indians, sparking humorous reactions on social media. The disparity in perception of heat thresholds between the two countries has been a source of amusement and commentary online.

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## China has been criticized for altering Uighur village names to remove religious and cultural associations

2026-09-20. Source: A Jazeera.

A joint report by Human Rights Watch and Uyghur Hjelp revealed that China systematically renamed 630 Uighur villages in Xinjiang from 2017 to 2019, aligning them with Chinese Communist Party ideology. For instance, Qutpidin Mazar village became Rose Flower village in 2018, erasing historical and cultural ties. The changes caused practical issues, such as a villager being unable to return home after release from a re-education camp due to name discrepancies in the ticketing system. The UN's human rights chief, after visiting Xinjiang in 2022, confirmed severe human rights abuses, including arbitrary detention of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities, potentially constituting international crimes.

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## Tanguar Haor announced closure due to floods, causing losses for tourism businesses

2024-06-25. Source: Dhaka Post.

The upazila administration in Sunamganj's Tahirpur has indefinitely closed all tourist sites, including Tanguar Haor and Shaheed Siraj Lake, due to worsening floods from heavy rains in Cherrapunji and Sunamganj. This closure has resulted in significant financial losses for local tourism businesses, with numerous houseboat bookings canceled. Tourists planning Eid visits are also disappointed. Despite the impact, the administration deems the decision necessary for public safety until the flood situation stabilizes.

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