UN launches $71 million urgent appeal for Libya flood victims

The United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend.
15 September 2023, 05:56 AM

THE MISUNDERSTOOD MONITOR

A golden monitor was spotted at Khulna's Dumuria upazila recently. Native to South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, this lizard generally prefers wet areas, on the edge of forests, or near human settlements and agricultural land
15 September 2023, 04:32 AM

Bangladesh sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Libya

Bangladesh has sent emergency relief goods as humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Libya
14 September 2023, 20:08 PM

Influential locals attack mobile court personnel

An executive magistrate and at least four police personnel were injured after influential locals attacked a mobile court team on their way back after eviction at Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram this afternoon
14 September 2023, 16:31 PM

Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal 3

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain closed to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice
14 September 2023, 13:16 PM

Climate change takes heavy toll on mental health in Bangladesh

As Ripon Mondal's family try to recover from the drought that ruined their watermelon crop in central Bangladesh last year, the 19-year-old college student fears that his father's financial worries are just the tip of the iceberg
14 September 2023, 06:24 AM

If rivers die, we can’t survive

Specific and immediate efforts are required to save the rivers in Mymensingh, said speakers at a workshop yesterday.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Involve indigenous groups: JS body

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recommended involving the indigenous community in conserving forests, biodiversity, and combating climate change, by utilizing their valuable experience and knowledge.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM

6 Bangladeshis die in Libya floods

At least six Bangladeshis died in Libya after Storm Daniel and subsequent flood hit the North African country’s eastern part recently, the Bangladesh embassy in Tripoli said in a Facebook post today
13 September 2023, 14:27 PM

Colombia deadliest country for green activists in 2022: report

Environmental activist murders doubled in Colombia last year, making it the most dangerous country in the world for those trying to protect the planet, a watchdog said Tuesday
13 September 2023, 02:48 AM

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Philippine islands region today
12 September 2023, 13:27 PM

California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires

When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster
12 September 2023, 04:11 AM

Gas supply to remain halted in parts of Narayanganj for 12 hours tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for 12 hours tomorrow in different areas of Narayanganj, including Rupganj, for emergency pipeline replacement work.
11 September 2023, 09:39 AM

Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11

Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead
10 September 2023, 02:32 AM

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped
9 September 2023, 16:14 PM

Morocco earthquake: No Bangladeshis harmed

Says Bangladesh Embassy in Rabat
9 September 2023, 14:40 PM

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Sylhet

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Sylhet and its adjoining areas this afternoon
9 September 2023, 11:26 AM

$75b needed in next 15 years for smooth power supply: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today that the government has taken up the challenge of supplying uninterrupted electricity at an affordable cost
9 September 2023, 11:10 AM

Despite negligible contribution, Bangladesh has suffered most

PM says at G20 Summit, urges quick mobilisation of Loss and Damage Fund
9 September 2023, 08:05 AM

Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone

Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country
9 September 2023, 04:28 AM