Assessment of Environmental Parameters Affecting Biodiversity in Grid-Based Power Development Projects in Bangladesh

Dr. Kazi Mohammad Anamoul Haque¹, Saruar Jahan Shourov², Dr. Saika Nizam², Md Habibur Rahman Khan², Mohd Nur E Alam Siddique^3, , Syed Nazmul Husain⁴, Md Habibur Rahman⁵, Md. Abubakar Ahmed⁶ and Mizanur Rahman⁷

¹Department of Arts and Sciences, Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur

²Consultant Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

³Dhaka Women College, Uttara

⁴Innovate Engineering & Development, Dhaka

⁵Bangladesh and GOPA International Energy Consultants GmbH, Dhaka

⁶Eco Aid Foundation, Dhaka &

⁷Department of Chemistry, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200

Cite this paper:
Dr. Kazi Mohammad Anamoul Haque, Saruar Jahan Shourov, Dr. Saika Nizam, Md Habibur Rahman Khan, Mohd Nur E Alam Siddique, Syed Nazmul Husain, Md Habibur Rahman, Md. Abubakar Ahmed and Mizanur Rahman. Assessment of Environmental Parameters Affecting Biodiversity in Grid-Based Power Development Projects in Bangladesh. Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 2026; 14(1):27-33. doi: 10.12691/aees-14-1-4

Abstract

Rapid urbanization and the increasing demand for energy in Bangladesh have propelled grid-based power development projects, necessitating a comprehensive examination of their environmental impact on biodiversity. The Government of Bangladesh has taken the initiative to develop electrical transmission systems and substations development projects; a step-in power sector to achieve the vision of ‘Smart Bangladesh’. This study investigates the intricate interplay between environmental parameters and biodiversity specific to grid-based power development projects at several locations in Bangladesh. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the study integrates environmental monitoring to discern the potential ramifications on territorial ecology. All living beings’ diversity depends on temperature rise, acid rain, sea level altitude, soil pollution, storms, water run-off, higher noise level, deforestation, and different pollutions that adversely impact project sites. Air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and ozone level can cause excess levels of acid in surface water and streams which impact soil as well as plants and forests. Noise pollution can affect animal behavior and even their physiology. Consequently, it results in increased infertility, higher mortality, and intensified migrations of different animal species. This paper quantifies air quality, surface water quality, noise level, soil quality at different urban, peri-urban, and rural areas for substation projects and the result shows that the project areas are safeguarded of biodiversity during the construction period of gird-based power development project.

Keywords:
Electrical Substation Power Development Environmental Parameters Biodiversity

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