Take steps in 7 days to stop air pollution

Expressing serious concern over the current levels of air pollution in Dhaka, the High Court yesterday directed the government to take effective measures in seven days to stop air pollution in the capital.
12 January 2025, 19:55 PM

Temperatures likely to drop slightly: BMD

The lowest temperature in the country today was recorded at 10.2 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat, Kurigram. In Dhaka, the minimum temperature stood at 14.5 degrees Celsius.
12 January 2025, 06:10 AM

Three coral reefs found in Bay of Bengal

Researchers of Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) found three sites in the Bay of Bengal, which are rich with coral and one site for coral reef
11 January 2025, 16:34 PM

Reveal all energy treaties signed during AL rule

Says Anu Mohammad, urges govt to scrap treaties that go against the country
11 January 2025, 16:04 PM

Pollution, encroachment killing Brahmaputra

water pollution and encroachment have drastically reduced fish populations, forcing him to consider changing his occupation and pushing him into hard times.
11 January 2025, 11:34 AM

Mild cold wave hits 5 districts; temperature may rise: BMD

Country's lowest temperature recorded at 8.2 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh's Tetulia this morning
11 January 2025, 05:55 AM

Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked the second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 243 at 8:58am today
11 January 2025, 03:59 AM

Cold disrupts life, livelihood

Jatish Chandra Barman, a tractor driver in Barunagaon village of Thakurgaon, struggles against biting winds as he tills frozen croplands.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Last 2 years crossed 1.5C limit: monitor

The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar "beyond what modern humans have ever experienced", Europe's climate monitor said
10 January 2025, 15:38 PM

Need collective efforts to address societal challenges: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has stressed the critical role of women alongside men in promoting environmental conservation and climate resilience
10 January 2025, 13:38 PM

Tetulia records season’s lowest temperature at 7.3 degrees

The temperature marked a sharp drop from 9.5 degrees Celsius recorded the previous day, said Jitendranath Ray, assistant officer at the local weather observatory.
10 January 2025, 06:58 AM

Pretty li’l Peckers

A male scarlet-backed flowerpecker gently perched on a twig in the Hazarikhil Sanctuary in Fatikchhari.
9 January 2025, 18:00 PM

7 illegal brick kilns demolished in Tangail

Seven brick kilns were demolished in Tangail’s Mirzapur upazila today for operating illegally in a cropland
9 January 2025, 16:31 PM

5 arrested with large quantity of illegal polythene in Dhaka

After searching the vehicles, police seized 116 sacks of illegal white polythene, 2,521 pounds of LDPE polythene rolls, three battery-operated vans, and an old pickup truck
9 January 2025, 15:24 PM

One jailed, 2 fined for illegal sand extraction from Padma

Abdur Rashid and Shahin Alom were fined Tk 50,000 each and Mizanur Rahman sentenced to 20 days imprisonment
9 January 2025, 14:14 PM

Mild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh, winds intensify difficulties

A mild cold wave is currently sweeping across the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Panchagarh, and Chuadanga and is expected to spread further
9 January 2025, 06:15 AM

CMCH admits to cutting hill without permission

Brigadier General Mohammed Taslim Uddin, director of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), yesterday admitted to cutting down a hill in the port city to build a burn unit without obtaining permission.
8 January 2025, 22:45 PM

Icy Himalayan winds send shivers down Dinajpur

Locals bracing for upcoming cold waves
8 January 2025, 12:53 PM

Two jailed for illegally transporting eight endangered langurs

They were taking the black-faced langurs from Chattogram to Kushtia for sale
8 January 2025, 12:37 PM

BMD forecasts temperature drop, dense fog across Bangladesh

Cold feelings may intensify during the day due to dense fog
8 January 2025, 06:42 AM