Myanmar quake: what we know

The 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Myanmar's Sagaing at 12:50 pm (0620 GMT) on Friday at a shallow depth.
29 March 2025, 02:30 AM

Bagerhat canals in death throes

The five recorded canals of Bagerhat municipality have been encroached upon, with illegal permanent structures erected along their banks.
28 March 2025, 20:50 PM

Elephant rescued from mud dies

An elephant died yesterday, 22 days after being rescued from a mud trap inside the Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram.
28 March 2025, 20:38 PM

A narrow escape in Bangkok

“It all happened in about one and a half minutes. It was just like a movie... how earthquakes are portrayed. Rupkotha and I experienced it live!”
28 March 2025, 19:07 PM

Myanmar quake kills over 150

A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand yesterday, killing more than 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings.
28 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Chuadanga records highest temperature of the season at 39.8°C

Chuadanga yesterday recorded a temperature of 39.8°C, the highest in the country this season.
28 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Myanmar quake: At least 9 killed in Bangkok

At least nine people have died in Bangkok as a result of Friday's earthquake, an official told Reuters, with the death toll steadily rising in Thailand as well as in neighbouring Myanmar, where the quake was centred
28 March 2025, 15:10 PM

What caused the powerful earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand?

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centred in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook neighbouring Thailand on Friday
28 March 2025, 14:52 PM

Bangladeshi citizens in Myanmar safe, confirms ambassador

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has affected tremendous destruction across the country
28 March 2025, 10:40 AM

BUP’s EggTeaVate: Transforming cafeteria waste into sustainable solutions

EggTeaVate is based on the widely recognised concept of kitchen waste composting but with a unique approach.
28 March 2025, 10:26 AM

First deaths confirmed as 'mass casualty' quake hits Myanmar, Thailand

In Myanmar, buildings fell onto their sides, roads cracked open, and a bridge collapsed
28 March 2025, 09:06 AM

State of emergency declared in Bangkok after quake: Thai PM

Damage was reported to buildings across Bangkok after the 7.7-magnitude quake.
28 March 2025, 08:27 AM

Earthquake shakes Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

7.3-magnitude tremor originated in Myanmar; creates panic in Bangkok
28 March 2025, 07:15 AM

Century-old canals turned to drains in Tangail

The canal-turned-drains are now clogged, obstructing water flow and becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
28 March 2025, 06:03 AM

Silent sentinel of the Sundarbans

A saltwater crocodile enjoys a mud bath in the Sundarbans, regulating its body temperature and preventing overheating.
27 March 2025, 18:15 PM

BMD forecasts increasing temperatures in 72 hours

The extended five-day forecast indicates no significant changes in weather conditions
25 March 2025, 07:18 AM

Rizwana for urgent reform in waste management to cut methane emissions

She made the remarks while virtually addressing an online workshop as the chief guest joining from Chattogram.
24 March 2025, 14:20 PM

Fire at the Sundarbans: More time needed to fully extinguish flame

Ten units from Fire Service with the Forest Department are actively working to put out the fire
24 March 2025, 10:03 AM

Rain, thundershowers likely over 3 divisions: BMD

The weather conditions are likely to bring brief, intense spells of rainfall, with the possibility of lightning
24 March 2025, 05:33 AM

Tiger dies jumping off truck 'while being trafficked'

A tiger died of injuries after it jumped off a moving truck while allegedly being trafficked in Keshabpur upazila of Jashore yesterday
23 March 2025, 19:30 PM