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Offshore bidding opens under relaxed framework
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Energy
Heavy rainfall likely in 3 divisions, mild heat wave sweeps parts of country
23 May 2026, 11:47 AM
Weather
Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days
22 May 2026, 20:05 PM
World
Endangered leopard cat rescued in Sreemangal
22 May 2026, 16:33 PM
Wild Life
What scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
22 May 2026, 10:10 AM
Climate Change
Nature Quest / Baba’s home
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
UN votes 141‑8 to back ICJ climate opinion; US among few to oppose
22 May 2026, 01:52 AM
Climate Change
Mild heatwave grips Dhaka, 10 other districts: BMD
21 May 2026, 15:20 PM
Weather
BMD predicts rainfall across the country for five days
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall for five days commencing 9:00am today in different areas of the country
17 April 2025, 07:26 AM
Foreign investors concerned about gas price hike
The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.
15 April 2025, 20:28 PM
Rains likely in Dhaka, 2 other divisions
Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
14 April 2025, 07:08 AM
Govt to adopt localised solutions for sustainable waste management: Rizwana
She said, "The government is eager to adopt sustainable models, but they must be safe, inclusive, and locally relevant."
13 April 2025, 10:56 AM
Rains likely in parts of Bangladesh today
In Dhaka, the wind will blow from the west or northwest at a speed of 8–12 kmph
13 April 2025, 05:08 AM
Rescued nilgai sent to Dulahazra Safari Park
A nilgai, rescued from Joydharbhanga village in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, was sent to Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar last night
12 April 2025, 19:06 PM
Adani plant supplying at half capacity
India’s Adani plant is supplying power through one of its units due to technical glitches, a development that can increase load-shedding, said officials from the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) and the Power Grid Bangladesh.
12 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Endangered slow loris rescued in Habiganj
Forest Department today rescued a Bengal slow loris, from the Nalua tea garden in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj
12 April 2025, 17:41 PM
Caught in toxic grip of a landfill
Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill
11 April 2025, 18:34 PM
Case filed over killing elephant in Ctg
According to the case statement, the duo, along with several unidentified accomplices, attacked the elephant with sharp weapons until it died on April 6
10 April 2025, 18:45 PM
Harbinger of spring
Photo: Noble Chakma.HARBINGER OF SPRING.A citrine wagtail perches delicately between blooming water lilies on the tranquil waters of the Muhuri river in Feni -- its vibrant yellow plumage contrasting beautifully with the soft pink petals. Often found in wetlands and marshes across As
10 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at some places in eight divisions including Dhaka of the country in next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
10 April 2025, 08:51 AM
Delay in legal action makes stolen lemurs' recovery challenging: Rizwana
"Why were the CCTV cameras not working?"
9 April 2025, 10:53 AM
World's 'exceptional' heat streak lengthens into March
March was 1.6C above pre-industrial times, extending an anomaly so unusual that scientists are still trying to fully explain it.
8 April 2025, 10:55 AM
Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
8 April 2025, 06:52 AM
Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor
Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an extraordinary heat streak that has tested scientific expectations
8 April 2025, 02:22 AM
'Imagine a third of Bangladesh underwater,' warns Rizwana
Environment adviser delivers lecture on impacts of climate change
7 April 2025, 14:10 PM
LPG price to remain unchanged in April
The new price will be effective from 6:00pm today
6 April 2025, 14:33 PM
Mercury rises to 38.5 degrees in Rajshahi, rain likely in next 24 hours
There may be temporary gusty winds with lightning, rain, and thunderstorm at one or two places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
6 April 2025, 11:21 AM
Nor’wester wreaks havoc in Savar, 2 injured
In the Savar Police Station area, the storm lasted for 20 minutes -- from 6:30pm to 6:50pm -- but in Ashulia, gusty winds, hail, and thunder persisted intermittently for nearly two hours, from 6:30pm to 8:15pm
5 April 2025, 17:24 PM