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Energy
Nor’wester wreaks havoc in five districts
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Weather
Octane reserves now beyond storage capacity
17 April 2026, 22:17 PM
Energy
Khulna conference warns of climate crisis in coastal zone
17 April 2026, 20:07 PM
Environment
Abandoned motorcycle sits at Rangpur filling station for 12 days
17 April 2026, 19:13 PM
Energy
Eastern Refinery unit-2 tender by May, trial run in 2029: State minister
17 April 2026, 12:43 PM
Energy
‘Neelkanth’: The Harbinger of renewal
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant gets commissioning license for first unit's fuel loading
16 April 2026, 23:41 PM
Energy
PM seeks $2bn global support to tackle Bangladesh’s energy crisis
15 April 2026, 22:02 PM
Energy
Fuel stocks secured for April-May: Energy Division
15 April 2026, 17:01 PM
Energy
Banshkhali-Meghnaghat 400KV power transmission line comes into operation
The Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) has commissioned its 400 kV power transmission line from Banshkhali in Chattogram via Madunaghat to Meghnaghat in Narayanganj
25 July 2023, 15:51 PM
Low pressure area forms over Bay, rain likely
A low pressure area has formed over the west-central Bay and adjoining northwest Bay, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.
25 July 2023, 10:45 AM
Mild heat wave may continue in five districts: BMD
The ongoing mild heat wave in Rajshahi, Pabna, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts may last for more days, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department
24 July 2023, 08:39 AM
Fire at Muradpur sub-station in Ctg disrupts power
Electricity supply has been disrupted in different areas of Chattogram after a fire broke out at Muradpur 33/11 sub-station this evening
23 July 2023, 16:06 PM
‘Japan can play a vital role in renewable energy’
FBCCI president says
23 July 2023, 12:18 PM
Mild heatwave may continue in Dhaka, Rajshahi and 2 other districts
Mild heatwave sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Panchagarh, Moulvibazar and Feni districts may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today.
23 July 2023, 09:34 AM
12 killed, 40 missing in Afghanistan flash flood
At least 12 people were killed and up to 40 more are missing following a flash flood caused by torrential rain in central Afghanistan, a government spokesman said Sunday
23 July 2023, 07:49 AM
Nature quest: Fluttering fish
Around 15-20 feet deep in the Saint Martin’s Island, these Eight-banded butterfly fish were spotted foraging for food – coral polyps. Popular marine corallivores, butterfly fish have around 129 species and are found mostly on the reefs of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans.
21 July 2023, 04:26 AM
Govt rises transmission, distribution charges for gas companies
The government has increased the transmission and distribution charges for gas companies
20 July 2023, 15:43 PM
16 killed in landslide in India, dozens missing
At least 16 people were killed Thursday after a landslide smashed into their village in India's Maharashtra state, officials said, with locals fearing the toll could rise significantly
20 July 2023, 13:21 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain in Dhaka and seven other divisions over the 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
20 July 2023, 07:03 AM
Teesta Erosion: Lives upended, homes swept away
“We had a home and four bighas of arable land, all of which got washed away on Sunday. Now, we have become homeless and landless,” said Koushulya Rani as she broke into tears.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Extreme heat scorches Europe, world
Swathes of Europe baked Tuesday in a heatwave trailed by wildfires and health warnings, as parts of Asia and the United States also suffered under extreme weather
19 July 2023, 03:01 AM
No damage as magnitude 6.8 quake shakes Central America
The quake was registered at 6:22 pm (0222 GMT) in the Pacific Ocean
19 July 2023, 02:55 AM
Rooppur NPP not to get fuel supply until all necessary inspections completed
Russian contractor of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project said that it will not supply fuel to the plant until all necessary inspections and scheduled procedures are completed
18 July 2023, 16:45 PM
Mercury hits new highs as heat waves scorch the globe
Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort
18 July 2023, 03:33 AM
Flood situation in North: Some areas remain inundated
Flood water has started receding in five districts, leaving people in the areas in distress as their houses and crop fields remain inundated.
17 July 2023, 18:00 PM
South Korea flood death toll rises to 39
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday blamed authorities' failure to follow disaster response rules as the death toll from days of torrential rain grew to 39, including a dozen people found dead in a submerged underpass
17 July 2023, 03:34 AM
A ‘Bhalobashar Neer’ for birds
The chirping sound of baby birds waiting in nests made out of earthen pots -- this is what people are welcomed to when they visit the additional police superintendent’s office in Moulvibazar Sadar circle.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
9,930 MW from renewable sources in pipeline: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the generation of 9,930 MW of electricity from renewable sources is in the pipeline in Bangladesh
16 July 2023, 15:14 PM