Launch service suspended in Barishal for second consecutive day

The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.
30 May 2025, 09:16 AM

Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh

The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
30 May 2025, 05:35 AM

Guardians of the blue

A coral in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island shows early signs of bleaching -- a phenomenon where coral loses its vibrant colour and turns white due to stress from rising sea temperatures or other environmental changes.
29 May 2025, 18:31 PM

Depression in Bay: Rain, tidal surge flood coastal areas

Heavy rain and tidal surges triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal flooded low-lying areas across several coastal districts yesterday, leaving at least one person dead and thousands marooned.
29 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Tidal surge submerges Nijhum Dwip, cuts off Hatia

Heavy rain and stormy weather lash Noakhali for second day amid deep depression over Bay
29 May 2025, 15:45 PM

Flood alert for north-east as water levels rise in major rivers

FFWC opens 24-hour control room to monitor Sylhet, Sunamganj, Feni and nearby districts
29 May 2025, 15:20 PM

Several villages at risk as dam along Sangu river breaches in Ctg

A section of the embankment along the Sangu River in Chattogram’s Anwara upazila collapsed this morning, raising concerns about flooding across several villages
29 May 2025, 13:50 PM

Depression in Bay triggers rainfall, disrupts nationwide commute

It is expected to persist today and tomorrow before easing from Saturday
29 May 2025, 06:36 AM

Adverse weather halts Barishal's internal launch services

A decision regarding the operation of larger launches on the Barishal-Dhaka route is expected later in the day
29 May 2025, 05:49 AM

Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no 3

All fishing boats, trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice
29 May 2025, 04:20 AM

Low pressure over Bay intensifies

A low pressure over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas intensified into a well-marked low and it is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said yesterday.
28 May 2025, 19:29 PM
28 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic: Rizwana

The adviser said they are currently addressing the use of polythene and will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic
28 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Coastal forests in Cox's Bazar on brink of destruction

Large portions of the mangrove forest in Chakaria -- often referred to as the Chakaria Sundarbans -- have been cleared for shrimp farms and salt fields, according to local residents
28 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Palm trees bring prosperity to Burirchar residents

Palm trees grow naturally along roadsides and orchard edges
28 May 2025, 11:26 AM

Gas supply suspended in parts of Narayanganj for 11 hours tomorrow

The gas supply for all types of consumers in some areas of Narayanganj will be completely suspended for 11 hours starting from 8:00am tomorrow.
28 May 2025, 06:19 AM

UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1.5C

The planet is therefore expected to remain at historic levels of warming after the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024
28 May 2025, 04:53 AM

Maritime ports advised to hoist local signal 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over the northwest Bay and adjoining area
27 May 2025, 15:53 PM

Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong

A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean
27 May 2025, 05:29 AM

Bangladesh can earn $1b a year from carbon market: analysts

The information was revealed at a discussion on carbon financing organised by LightCastle Partners
26 May 2025, 18:21 PM