Probe committee for power, energy sector graft urges people to submit complaints

The National Review Committee (NRC) urged people to submit their complaints and relevant documents to help investigate deals signed under the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act, 2010 during the previous Awami League regime
3 October 2024, 09:19 AM

A horn-free Dhaka from Dec: Rizwana

The government is set to implement a gradual ban on vehicle honking across Dhaka city by December, with the goal of making the entire capital a “quiet zone” by early next year, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment ministry.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh-India-Nepal tripartite deal to export power to be inked Thursday

Earlier, the agreement was scheduled for July 28, which was postponed due to political turmoil and a change of government in Bangladesh
2 October 2024, 14:48 PM

No safari park in Lathitila forest reserve in Moulvibazar

The committee recommended cancelling the project, stating that the Lathitila Forest is part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot and serves as an elephant corridor
2 October 2024, 12:59 PM

Up to three low pressure areas may form in the Bay in October: Met office

One of those could develop into depression or cyclone
2 October 2024, 09:18 AM

Moderate rain, thundershowers likely across country, temperatures may drop

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra asked to hoist cautionary signal 3
2 October 2024, 06:35 AM

Students' movement releases audit report on emergency relief fund

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement released a report after an audit on the emergency relief fund raised for the flood victims at Dhaka University's TSC
1 October 2024, 19:46 PM

Ban on poly bags: Mixed reactions in some shops

The price of alternative bags, mostly made from jute or paper, was found to be between Tk 6-30 across different supermarkets
1 October 2024, 18:22 PM

Rooppur power plant to receive equipment for radiation monitoring soon

23 units of the monitoring systems have already been shipped from Russia
1 October 2024, 14:17 PM

Ex-US envoy Haas joins Excelerate Energy

Former US ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D Haas has undertaken the role of strategic advisor at Excelerate Energy -- which runs a floating regasification unit that processes around 50 percent of liquified natural gas (LNG) imported by Bangladesh.
1 October 2024, 13:30 PM

EBL, German embassy team up for Climate Change Action Award

The award will promote climate change adaptation and mitigation
1 October 2024, 13:22 PM

At least hundred killed, scores missing as hurricane Helene lashes US

Western North Carolina residents faced a "post-apocalyptic" landscape on Monday in the wake of hurricane Helene, with hundreds of people still missing and residents struggling amid flooded roads and a lack of basic services
30 September 2024, 20:53 PM

Harris, Trump 2024 campaigns interrupted by Hurricane Helene

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene interrupted the campaigns of presidential rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Monday after Harris cut short a campaign trip to fly back to Washington and Trump visited a storm-hit city in the battleground state of Georgia
30 September 2024, 20:53 PM

Rain may continue till Thursday: BMD

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet
30 September 2024, 04:59 AM

Flood situation in Teesta shoals remains unchanged despite water receding

Although floodwaters have begun to recede, the flood situation in Teesta shoal in parts of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram remains unchanged
30 September 2024, 04:55 AM

WB to give $300m for clean air project

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that the World Bank will provide USD 300 million to support the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).
29 September 2024, 22:46 PM

Landslides, floods: Death toll in Nepal hits 151

Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation killed 151 people, with 56 missing, officials said yesterday.
29 September 2024, 18:20 PM

Flood in north: Over 60,000 stranded in two districts

Over 60,000 people in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have been marooned by floodwater as vast tracks of low-lying areas in northern districts have been inundated due to heavy rainfall and onrushing water from upstream.
29 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Residents of 12 villages demand compensation for affected land

Residents of villages near Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL) in Dinajpur's Parbatipur formed a human chain today to demand action over land subsidence affecting their lands
29 September 2024, 16:11 PM
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