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

Rivers around Dhaka stay heavily polluted

Rivers around Dhaka city remain seriously polluted despite some measures that have been taken over the years to curb water pollution, according to a recent study.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Sudden storm kills two in Bogura

Two people were killed after a sudden storm swept over Bogura’s Gabtoli and Sariakandi upazilas today
21 September 2024, 17:52 PM

Myanmar flood death toll jumps to 384

The death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has climbed to 384, with 89 people missing, the junta said today
21 September 2024, 16:35 PM

DoE sues four persons after TDS report

Following a report published in The Daily Star on hill cutting activities in Dinarpur Pargana in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj, the Department of Environment filed a case against four persons in this connection
21 September 2024, 12:47 PM

Bangladesh to sign deal to import power from Nepal soon: adviser

Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan
21 September 2024, 09:26 AM

Rain brings relief to Dhaka, eases heat

A light to moderate rain drenched Dhaka this morning, providing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave
21 September 2024, 05:35 AM

No honking in airport areas starting October 1

CAAB announced a plan to make the airport and surrounding areas noise-free. This initiative will cover a 3km stretch from Le Méridien Hotel to Scholastica School, prohibiting the use of vehicle horns.
19 September 2024, 16:00 PM

Volunteers start cleaning canals in Barishal city

Volunteers have started cleaning the canals flowing through Barishal city from this morning
19 September 2024, 13:44 PM

No permit for new brick kilns; 3,491 illegal ones to be shut down: environment adviser

She also emphasised strict action against corruption within the Department of Environment
19 September 2024, 13:43 PM

Rain likely across country, heatwave in some parts

A mild heatwave is currently sweeping through the Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, as well as the districts of Tangail, Kishoreganj, and Naogaon, which may persist
19 September 2024, 06:49 AM

Drives against polythene bags start Nov 1: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday said the government will strictly enforce the ban on production, storage, transportation, marketing, and use of polythene and polypropylene shopping bags.
18 September 2024, 21:30 PM

4 cases filed for razing 18,000cft of hills in Chattogram

Four cases have been filed over razing a total of 18,000 cubic feet of several hills in Latifpur area in Chattogram’s Sitakunda upazila yesterday
17 September 2024, 18:06 PM

August floods wreaked destruction of over Tk 14,000 crore

Earlier, the adviser held a meeting with 40 secretaries of all key ministries and divisions to discuss post-flood rehabilitation efforts
17 September 2024, 16:28 PM

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in major parts of country: BMD

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across much of the country, according to BMD's latest weather bulletin today
17 September 2024, 03:27 AM
16 September 2024, 07:12 AM

Relentless rain floods low-lying areas in dists

Homes, roads, and other establishments in many districts, including Cox’s Bazar, Bagerhat, Khulna, Jashore, and Barishal, were flooded due to torrential rain caused by a deep land depression.
15 September 2024, 18:00 PM
15 September 2024, 14:18 PM

Cox’s Bazar beach damaged further due to recent record rain

A part of the beach at Kalatali and Sugandha points have been damaged due to the receding rainfall through the Cox's Bazar beach
15 September 2024, 12:26 PM

Dhaka records 32mm rain in 24 hours; weather may improve tomorrow

Maritime ports of Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist cautionary signal three
15 September 2024, 06:16 AM