Stone crushing business on riverbank threatens Narsunda river

A stone business hub set up along the banks of the Narsunda River in Mymensingh’s Targhat area has raised serious concerns over the river’s ecological health
18 October 2024, 14:14 PM

Nature Quest

PERILS OF PLASTIC... A torn up plastic bag floats over the coral reef a few feet under the Bay of Bengal in Saint Martin’s Island.
17 October 2024, 18:35 PM

Bridge on Mahadeo river damaged in Netrakona

The Nallapara Rasur (Loichha) Bridge on Mahadeo river in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila sustained significant damages in the recent flash floods
17 October 2024, 15:02 PM

Sawfish in Bangladesh: Safeguarding a species from the brink of extinction

With the recent research findings of an increased number of endangered Bengal tigers in Bangladesh's Sundarbans, many of us are now hopeful that this majestic creature might survive for generations to come. But what about the critically endangered sawfish that inhabit our waters, whose populatio
17 October 2024, 12:36 PM

Low-pressure area turns into depression over Bay

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department yesterday reported that the well-marked low-pressure area over the southwestern Bay of Bengal and the adjacent southeastern Bay has strengthened into a depression.
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Teka river encroachment hinders flow of 27 Bhavadah swamps

Rampant illegal encroachment has left Teka river, located between Abhaynagar and Manirampur upazilas of Jashore, on deathbed
16 October 2024, 15:04 PM

What exactly is smog? Is it the reason the sky is hazy and grey today?

For now, the best we can do is wear masks when we're outside, and close our windows
16 October 2024, 11:15 AM

Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking
16 October 2024, 04:25 AM

Ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks

Availability of raw materials now a challenge
15 October 2024, 16:35 PM

Bangladesh seeks climate justice: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh seeks climate justice since it suffers from the impacts of climate change
15 October 2024, 15:29 PM

Excelerate Energy to invest more in Bangladesh’s energy sector

A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser
15 October 2024, 12:34 PM

Follow int’l, national regulations strictly concerning sanctioned vessels: shipping ministry

The shipping ministry today asked all parties involved in the maritime operations in Bangladesh to strictly follow international and national regulations concerning sanctioned vessels and cargoes
15 October 2024, 12:02 PM

Dhaka's air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka's air continues to be unhealthy as it ranked 4th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 186 at 9:00am today
15 October 2024, 03:39 AM

Protect women affected by natural disasters: civil society leaders

Civil society members today called for urgent action to protect women who are affected by the current floods, as well as all forms of disasters, emphasising their right to physical, mental, and reproductive healthcare and security
14 October 2024, 13:05 PM

Drier conditions, gradual drop in temperature forecast as southwest monsoon withdraws

During this transitional phase, people may start to feel colder around dawn and experience dry skin and cracked lips
14 October 2024, 08:11 AM

Low pressure likely over southwest Bay

A low-pressure area is likely to form over southwest Bay of Bengal in the 48 hours from 9:00am yesterday, according to the forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Erosion upends lives along Khowai river

Husen Mia, a farmer from Radhanagar village in Habiganj, is one of many who have lost everything to the  Khowai river .
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Low pressure likely over southwest Bay

Conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon in the 24-hour period, according to BMD's weather bulletin this morning
13 October 2024, 08:01 AM

Sand lifting threatens riverside structures

Several hundred residents of Kasba Ghoshpara area in Jashore Sadar upazila have been passing their days in utter despair since the beginning of September when a number of houses started collapsing into the Bhairab river due illegal and unplanned sand lifting.
12 October 2024, 18:48 PM

Morning rain drenches Dhaka

The low-lying areas in the capital and a number of alleys were inundated due to rains, making it difficult for people who planned to go out in the morning
12 October 2024, 05:39 AM