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Analysis
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Energy
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Weather
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Weather
Floods claim 59 lives in nine districts so far
One person in Moulvibazar remains missing, according to the release, says disaster management ministry
31 August 2024, 08:42 AM
Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.
31 August 2024, 08:02 AM
Octane, petrol prices cut by Tk 6 per litre
From 12:00am (midnight tomorrow), diesel and kerosene price will be Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol will be priced at Tk 121 per litre, and octane at Tk 125
31 August 2024, 05:59 AM
Death toll from floods rises to 54 in nine districts
A total of 54 people, including six women and seven children, died in the ongoing floods in nine districts until yesterday, the disaster management and relief ministry said in its latest release.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Natural disasters: 1.83cr affected in Bangladesh over last four months
A total of 1.83 crore people in the country have been affected by natural disasters, including cyclones and floods, over the four months from May to August, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Displaced, thousands seek rehabilitation in Moulvibazar
Whenever a flood takes place, the full extent of its damage cannot be mostly understood until the water recedes.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Relief that is yet to arrive
Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.
30 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Flood causes damages worth Tk 160cr in Sirajganj
Relief, rehabilitation efforts largely inadequate
30 August 2024, 12:35 PM
Floods: 54 people dead in nine districts
More than 54 lakh affected in 11 districts, says disaster management ministry
30 August 2024, 10:10 AM
Adani Power refutes reports of costly power supply to Bangladesh
Adani Power has refuted reports in the Bangladeshi media that say that the company is supplying costly power to India's neighbouring country, CNBC TV 18 reports
30 August 2024, 06:01 AM
Nature quest: Treetop Tête-à-tête
Two streak-throated woodpeckers perched on a tree in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli, having a little chat.
29 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Flood raises spectre of diseases
A week into the ongoing flood situation in the country, outbreaks of waterborne disease are being reported from affected districts.
29 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Tortured elephant rescued from Cumilla's Debidwar
The forest officials today rescued the elephant, whose torture by some rouge men went viral on social media, from Cumilla's Debidwar
29 August 2024, 13:04 PM
Ongoing flood: UK to provide £450,000 more of humanitarian aid
The UK government has announced an additional £450,000 (Tk 7 crore) of humanitarian aid to support over 36,000 flood-affected people in eastern Bangladesh, where more than five million people have been affected
29 August 2024, 12:58 PM
BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
29 August 2024, 07:42 AM
Floods upend lives of thousands
The extent of devastation from the floods is becoming visible as the waters are receding.
28 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Power, energy companies' boards to have student members
Student representatives will be appointed to the boards of directors of companies under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, said the concerned ministry’s adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today..He said the secretaries should not hold positions of chairmen of the companie
28 August 2024, 15:06 PM
Video of elephant being tortured: Forest dept trying to rescue animal
The Forest Department is trying to rescue the elephant that was shown in a video being tortured by several people near the Fire Service and Civil Defence station in Cumilla's Daudkandi upazila
28 August 2024, 10:13 AM
Govt's executive authority to raise power, gas prices cancelled thru ordinance
The government issued a gazette notification cancelling its executive authority to raise power and gas prices without public hearing by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
28 August 2024, 05:58 AM
Air pollution cuts life expectancy in Bangladesh by average 4.8yrs: AQLI
Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years
28 August 2024, 05:47 AM