OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
5 April 2026, 21:30 PM
Energy
Austerity measures / Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
5 April 2026, 19:02 PM
Energy
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
5 April 2026, 08:33 AM
Business
Pollution endangers rivers flowing through Narsingdi
5 April 2026, 02:40 AM
Water pollution
Jane Goodall Day / Lessons from Jane: A mirror for Bangladesh
4 April 2026, 21:17 PM
Analysis
Bangladesh to import 100,000 tonnes diesel from Kazakhstan
4 April 2026, 20:46 PM
Energy
Temperature nears 40°C as BMD forecasts multiple heatwaves in April
4 April 2026, 15:12 PM
Weather
Mild to moderate heatwave sweeps Dhaka, other parts of country: Met office
4 April 2026, 11:45 AM
Weather
At some point, a fuel price adjustment will be inevitable: Finance minister
3 April 2026, 21:22 PM
Energy
Dhaka airport area declared 'silent zone', effective from Oct 1
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has declared the surrounding area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as "silent zone"
29 September 2024, 06:15 AM
Nepal landslides, floods kill 66
At least 66 people have been killed in Nepal since early on Friday as persistent downpours triggered flooding and landslides, closing major roads and disrupting domestic air travel, officials said yesterday.
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Jamuna swells in Sirajganj
Jamuna river has been swelling again in Sirajganj
28 September 2024, 16:56 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely across country in next 24 hours: BMD
The country's highest 183mm rainfall was recorded in Tetulia in the 24 hours till 6:00am
28 September 2024, 06:17 AM
Survey at Patharia forest begins after 103 years
Despite being declared a protected area in 1920, the Patharia Hills Reserve Forest in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar has never been surveyed, leading to multiple disputes and numerous instances of encroachment.
27 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely over 6 divisions, says BMD
Light to moderate rain or thunder showers are likely to occur at most places over Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions, according to BMD's latest weather bulletin today
27 September 2024, 05:02 AM
Nature quest: Majestic bengal monitor
A monitor lizard crawling out of a crevice in the Beelpabla area of Khulna’s Dumuria. Called “Guisaap” in Bangla, these Bengal monitor lizards eat frogs, mice, fish, small animals and even snakes.
26 September 2024, 18:33 PM
Sweden to give US $1.85m to flood victims in Bangladesh
Sweden will be providing a US $1.85 million (Tk 22.2 crore) fund to communities affected by floods in eastern Bangladesh
26 September 2024, 15:22 PM
You are the cause of climate change, we are the result: Yunus to developed countries
The Paris Agreement, the global accord for limiting the effects of climate change, won't work as long as the world sticks with the current economic system, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said yesterday
26 September 2024, 11:38 AM
World's first CO2 storage service soon ready in Norway
The aim is to prevent the emissions from being released into the atmosphere, and thereby help halt climate change.
26 September 2024, 04:04 AM
DSCC launches ‘cleanliness, mosquito eradication’ operation
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) initiated a special “Cleanliness and Mosquito Eradication” operation across 10 wards to address mosquito-related issues today
25 September 2024, 12:15 PM
Rainfall to continue across the country, may ease tomorrow: BMD
Rainfall is expected to persist across the country today, with a slight decrease anticipated tomorrow, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
25 September 2024, 07:31 AM
Crackdown on plastic bags begins on Oct 1
The government will take legal measures in all supermarkets from October 1 and in all markets from November 1 to enforce the existing ban on the use of polythene and polypropylene bags.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Khulna sees drop in average rainfall over four decades
Study says it could have critical implications for water resources, agricultural practices
24 September 2024, 13:50 PM
Two die in separate elephant attacks in Chattogram
Two people have been killed in separate incidents of elephant attacks in Bairag union under Anwara upazila in Chattogram
24 September 2024, 08:34 AM
Countrywide rainfall likely in next two days, temperature may fall: BMD
Meteorologist Omar Faruq said the low pressure could turn into a well-marked low pressure
23 September 2024, 07:36 AM
Dhaka air worst in the world
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 227 at 9:00am yesterday. Today’s air was classified as “very unhealthy”.
23 September 2024, 04:21 AM
Low pressure area may form over North Bay, adjoining areas: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted that a low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay and adjoining areas during 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
22 September 2024, 15:18 PM
Declare Bangshi river an environmentally critical area
BELA sends letter to govt
22 September 2024, 15:13 PM
World Rivers Day observed in Patuakhali, Barguna
The World Rivers Day was observed today with separate programmes in Patuakhali and Barguna districts..Environmental organisations Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dharitri Rakshay Amra (Dhara) organised these events
22 September 2024, 12:56 PM