As our rivers lay dying

Rivers don’t live anymore, they merely exist. They exist as relics of their halcyon days when rivers were truly wild, mysterious, free -- or as a character in their own story, as told through poetry and music.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Four illegal brick kilns knocked down

A mobile court today demolished four illegal brick kilns and fined its owners Tk 32 lakh in Munshiganj’s Sirajdikhan upazila
31 January 2024, 14:17 PM

DNCC to start canal cleaning drive on Friday

The waste removal process from the Paris canal in Mirpur will start on Friday, announced Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam today
31 January 2024, 14:11 PM

Taposh directs BIWTA to reclaim Lalkuthi's riverbank

Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today directed Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to reclaim Lal Kuthi's riverbank
31 January 2024, 14:04 PM

Rain, thundershowers in some areas of Dhaka, Khulna divs: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts varied weather patterns across the country, with rain or thundershowers expected in several divisions, including Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, and Chattogram
31 January 2024, 08:35 AM

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
31 January 2024, 04:16 AM

A quest for clean Manikganj, green Manikganj

Manikganj is grappling with a severe environmental threat stemming from inadequate plastic waste management
30 January 2024, 15:53 PM

Govt to raise $15b for climate action: environment minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury yesterday said the government will try to raise $15 billion over five years for climate change-related activities
30 January 2024, 15:41 PM

Dhaka's air quality worst in the world today

Dhaka topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
30 January 2024, 03:32 AM

Rain or drizzle likely in Khulna, Faridpur from tomorrow

Rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna division and the region of Faridpur tomorrow, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) yesterday
29 January 2024, 06:34 AM

Dinajpur records today’s lowest temperature at 5.7 degrees Celsius

Primary schools in Dinajpur remained closed while secondary educational institutions were opened today as the temperature of the district increased slightly
29 January 2024, 05:25 AM

Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
29 January 2024, 03:41 AM

Bangladesh, Nepal to work in hydropower, climate change

Bangladesh and Nepal today agreed to advance the relations in the areas of hydropower, climate change, as well as promoting regional cooperation
28 January 2024, 16:52 PM

Tetulia records season’s lowest temperature at 5 degrees Celsius

The temperature in Panchagarh’s Tentulia dropped to 5 degrees Celsius today, the lowest of the season in Bangladesh.
28 January 2024, 04:43 AM

Tetulia records lowest temperature at 7.2°C today

Country's lowest temperature of 7.2°C was recorded in Tetulia of Panchagarh for the second consecutive day today as a mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over the parts of the country
27 January 2024, 05:41 AM

As cold weather continues, Dhaka’s air quality still unhealthy

As cold weather continues to impact daily life, Dhaka's air quality remains "unhealthy"
27 January 2024, 03:26 AM

Work with govt to build a waste-free country: Saber

Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today called upon all to come forward towards building a clean country by properly managing waste
26 January 2024, 15:28 PM

Tetulia records this year’s lowest temperature this morning

Mercury this morning dropped to the lowest level this winter in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh
26 January 2024, 07:17 AM

Sapphire with wings

A male purple sunbird was recently seen flower-hopping in the Baroiyadhala National Park in Chattogram's Sitakunda
26 January 2024, 03:59 AM

Gas crisis in N'ganj forces residents to adopt alternatives for cooking

Residents in Narayanganj are grappling with increased hardships due to acute shortage in gas supply
25 January 2024, 07:37 AM