Ctg-Dhaka fuel pipeline: 52,000 tonnes of diesel supplied in trial run

As the pipeline has not yet been officially inaugurated, officials are terming the current operations a trial run
24 June 2025, 14:19 PM
24 June 2025, 13:03 PM

RMMRU unveils displacement framework for climate vulnerable countries

The framework, inspired by Bangladesh's own national strategy, will be formally proposed at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, for adoption by other CVF members
23 June 2025, 16:39 PM

BELA for urgent policy reform to protect forestlands

A newly drafted policy brief by BELA highlights the need for legal updates and sustainable forest management
23 June 2025, 15:31 PM

Power returns to parts of capital after 2.5-hr blackout

Till the filing of the report at 12:30am, most of the areas were still out of electricity
22 June 2025, 17:59 PM

Rizwana calls for constant efforts for normal flow of Dhaka canals

The adviser inspected the canal cleaning drive and encouraged the volunteers
21 June 2025, 15:14 PM

Faridpur farmer dies of snakebite

The deceased is Kawsar Bhuiyan, 34
20 June 2025, 13:56 PM

Baby’s day out

An olive ridley hatchling swims into the Bay of Bengal after hatching on the shores of Saint Martin’s Island - one of the last remaining nesting grounds for marine turtles,
19 June 2025, 18:38 PM

Govt unveils new renewable energy policy

Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030
19 June 2025, 14:11 PM

21 individuals, institutions named for 'National Tree Plantation Award 2024'

The award recognises outstanding contributions to tree plantation and greenery initiatives
19 June 2025, 11:21 AM

Rain likely over the next four to five days

The low pressure area over the southwestern region of Bangladesh and adjoining areas has intensified
18 June 2025, 09:58 AM

First monsoon downpour submerges Khulna

The first heavy downpour of this monsoon since Monday has left most areas of Khulna city under knee-deep water, while adjoining low-lying areas were submerged under waist-high water -- exposing the inefficacy of the Tk 823 crore drainage improvement project of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).
17 June 2025, 21:06 PM

600 deer hunting traps seized from Sundarbans

16 illegal charu traps used for catching crabs were also seized
17 June 2025, 15:54 PM

Peahen rescued from border village in Thakurgaon

A peahen rescued from a village near the Indian border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila was handed over to the Forest Department this afternoon.
16 June 2025, 17:12 PM

Nepal begins commercial power export to Bangladesh

The landlocked Himalayan nation started transmitting 40 megawatts (MW) of electricity
16 June 2025, 11:49 AM

9 arrested over attempted smuggling Tokay Gecko in Netrokona

During search operation, a Tokay gecko was recovered from inside a microbus
15 June 2025, 12:05 PM

Monsoon begins with rain, relief from heat

BMD forecasts increased rainfall through the week amid lingering heatwave
15 June 2025, 11:05 AM

Nepal set to export 40mw power to Bangladesh via India from today

Bangladesh has agreed to import electricity from Nepal for the next five years
14 June 2025, 19:31 PM

Water levels rise at 17 river stations, fall at 95: FFWC1

Water levels at 17 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have risen, while 95 stations recorded a fall, according to an FFWC bulletin issued yesterday.
14 June 2025, 19:15 PM

No more residential gas connections

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan yesterday said the government will not provide residential gas connections, even in areas where gas is being extracted.
13 June 2025, 18:00 PM