The cost of habitat loss: Casualties rise amid human-elephant conflict

The recent death of 36-year-old welder Ali Akbar, who was killed by an elephant which intruded onto his property, has left his loved ones in deep mourning and hardship. Akbar, a resident of Shah Mirpur in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli upazila, was the primary provider for his family.
3 January 2025, 20:39 PM

Save Habiganj from industrial pollution

Habiganj is facing a severe crisis caused by industrial pollution, which has severely impacted local communities and the environment.
3 January 2025, 19:55 PM

Protest at Panthakunja: Green orgs demand probe

The Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement (BTPM) today demanded that the government immediately form a probe committee to investigate an alleged attack on their activists and bring those responsible to justice
3 January 2025, 14:55 PM

Mild cold wave across parts of the country; Tetulia records 8.3 degrees

Dense fog and cold weather have gripped the eight districts of Rangpur division and five other districts
3 January 2025, 07:27 AM

Dhaka enveloped in dense fog as winter deepens across Bangladesh

The streets, wet from a drizzle-like fog, saw vehicles navigating with their headlights on well into the morning.
3 January 2025, 05:31 AM

Dhaka’s air quality marks ‘unhealthy’ on weekend

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the seventh on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 188 at 9:10am this morning.
3 January 2025, 04:07 AM

Jatisangha Park reopens tomorrow after two years

Park to stay open for 3 hours initially due to staff shortage
2 January 2025, 12:35 PM

Tree resin: an 'unexpected' boon for locals

Residents of nine upazilas in Khulna and four upazilas in Satkhira have found a unique economic opportunity emerging from an unlikely, and somewhat unexpected source -- a type of tree resin known as lac
2 January 2025, 12:12 PM

Mosquito menace grips Mymensingh

Unclean drains, scattered waste key contributors, say locals
2 January 2025, 11:40 AM

No increase in LPG price, 12kg cylinder price stays at Tk 1,455

The retail price of a 12 kilogramme LPG cylinder will stay at Tk 1,455, the same as in November and December.
2 January 2025, 11:01 AM

Two to three cold waves may occur in January: BMD

Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country
2 January 2025, 10:13 AM

Cold weather disrupts life across Bangladesh

Dinajpur and Rangpur district administrations have started distributing warm clothes to affected populations, but the demand far exceeds the supply
2 January 2025, 08:19 AM

Fog likely in Dhaka for 2-3 more days: BMD

Thick fog may temporarily disrupt air navigation, inland river transport, and road communications
2 January 2025, 06:33 AM

North shivers in cold

Dense fog and biting cold winds have gripped the northern districts of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Joypurhat, and Naogaon, causing immense suffering.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM

New law to be formulated to protect trees

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that a new law is being formulated to protect trees, which will include special provisions against using nails on trees for advertisements.
31 December 2024, 20:22 PM

CNG refueling stations to remain closed from 6pm to 9pm

The daily closing period for CNG refuelling stations has been reduced by two hours from the first day of 2025
31 December 2024, 15:11 PM

Diesel, kerosene prices reduced by Tk 1 per litre from Jan 1

Octane price will remains unchanged at Tk 125 per litre, and petrol price will remain unchanged at Tk 121
31 December 2024, 15:08 PM

Tetulia's 9.8°C marks lowest temperature Today

Dhaka's minimum temperature this morning was 18.2 degrees Celsius
30 December 2024, 05:07 AM

Rare vulture rescued in Moulvibazar

A rare vulture has been rescued from a paddy field in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar
29 December 2024, 19:12 PM

A thriving dry grass trade sustains betel leaf farming in Bagerhat

This grass, vital for roofing the delicate pan boroj (betel leaf farms), shields crops from harsh sunlight and cold, ensuring their quality and productivity.
29 December 2024, 13:05 PM