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Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka and other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9:00am today.
11 June 2023, 10:10 AM
Power supply to return to normalcy very soon: Mannan
Planning Minister MA Mannan today said power supply will return to normalcy very soon as the government is working sincerely to produce electricity in the country
10 June 2023, 15:16 PM
80 ponds restored in Sundarbans to meet freshwater demand
The Forest Department has re-excavated about 80 ponds in the Sundarbans aiming to ensure freshwater for wildlife
10 June 2023, 14:31 PM
6 coal-laden vessels leave Indonesia for Payra
Power plant likely to resume production on June 26
10 June 2023, 10:14 AM
Greta Thunberg graduates high school with last school strike
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in her last School Strike for Climate to mark her graduation from high school on Friday
10 June 2023, 06:43 AM
26,620 tonnes of coal for Rampal power plant reaches Mongla
A Chinese-flagged ship carrying 26,620 tonnes of coal for Rampal Power Plant in Bagerhat has arrived at Mongla port
10 June 2023, 05:46 AM
More rain likely throughout country; 100mm rainfall recorded in Hatia
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted more rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
9 June 2023, 07:43 AM
Maritime ports asked to hoist Signal 3
The country’s maritime ports have been advised to hoist the local cautionary signal 3 as deep convection is taking place over the North Bay, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department today
8 June 2023, 15:30 PM
World Oceans Day: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
UN chief calls for greater action to protect oceans
8 June 2023, 11:25 AM
A ‘once-in-200 years’ heat wave caught Southeast Asia off guard
Every day, commuters travelling to work on countless mopeds or motorbike taxis dropping off everything from parcels to cooked food and clients crisscross the congested city of Hanoi in Vietnam
8 June 2023, 06:49 AM
More rain or thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
8 June 2023, 06:45 AM
Power supply from Adani plant resumes
Power supply from India's Adani Power Plant, which was disrupted after a part of its transmission line in Chapainawabganj tripped, resumed early today
8 June 2023, 06:11 AM
Drizzle brings some relief in parts of Dhaka
A light rain soaked parts of Dhaka city this morning, offering city dwellers some relief amid the intense ongoing heatwave
8 June 2023, 03:54 AM
Plastic waste a threat to soil fertility
Plastic pollution is deteriorating the germination capacity of soil by killing larvae, microbes and earthworms that enriches the soil’s fertility, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
7 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Electricity problem to improve in 10-15 days: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said more electricity will be added to the national grid within the next 10-15 days ending the ongoing power crisis.."We have been compelled to make load-shedding ....I can realise the sufferings of the people. We've been trying our best. Some 500 more me
7 June 2023, 16:09 PM
Tripped line halts power supply from Adani
A part of India’s Adani Power Plant’s transmission line in Bangladesh tripped today around 2:30pm, halting supply from the power plant..PDB spokesperson Shameem Hasan said the issue of the transmission line has been fixed. .“The plant will resume its operation around 11:00pm tonight,
7 June 2023, 16:04 PM
Rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions: Met office
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in the 24-hour period starting from 9:00am today.
7 June 2023, 09:10 AM
Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas
Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $500,000 for supporting the Rohingyas and the host community affected by Cyclone Mocha
6 June 2023, 13:13 PM
7 endangered geckos rescued from illegal wildlife traders in Ctg
Members of Detective Branch of Police in Chattogram have rescued seven endangered geckos and arrested five illegal wildlife traders during a drive in Sitakunda upazila..A case was filed with Sitakunda Police Station against five people this morning in this regard, our Chattogram staff corr
6 June 2023, 11:22 AM
Loadshedding more frequent due to ongoing heatwave: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said loadshedding has become more acute and frequent in Bangladesh as people are struggling with the ongoing sweltering heat..“People of Bangladesh are suffering during this scorching heat. Use of air conditioners and fans
6 June 2023, 10:00 AM