Structure energy budget, keeping sustainability in mind: CPD

The think-tank said in a paper presented at an event on power and energy sector in the national budget for FY25
23 June 2024, 08:45 AM

Met office forecasts heavy rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rain and thundershowers across all divisions within the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
23 June 2024, 07:59 AM

Floods In Sylhet: Farmers count the losses

As soon as the second wave of flash floods hit Sylhet in the early hours of June 17, Moklisur Rahman, a fish farmer in Gowainghat upazila, knew he was going to lose all his fish, which he had worked very hard to raise in his three ponds.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Mistaken as Russell’s Viper, python beaten to death in Ctg

The incident happened as panic spread among locals over a widespread misinformation campaign against Russell's Viper
22 June 2024, 13:41 PM

What to do when you encounter a Russell's Viper

Environment ministry issues guidelines
22 June 2024, 12:22 PM

Teesta water recedes, still flowing above danger level in Rangpur

Flood situation expected to worsen, says WDB
22 June 2024, 08:57 AM

772,000 children affected: Unicef

Over 20,00,000 people, including over 772,000 children, are already affected by flash floods in the north-eastern region and in urgent need of assistance, said Unicef Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Floods in Sylhet: Thousands in dire need of relief

With the waters receding in some areas, the flood situation in the Sylhet region started showing signs of improvement yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Lightning kills four in Khulna

Four people, including a child, died after being struck by lightning in three upazilas of Khulna, authorities said yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

20,000 stranded in Rangpur flash flood

Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Sylhet flood: Over 10,000 consumers left without electricity

Incessant rain and gushing waters from the hills have led to early flooding in the Sylhet region, causing power outages for 10,000 to 12,000 residents in the district
21 June 2024, 16:37 PM

Flash flood: 20,000 stranded in Rangpur

Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river
21 June 2024, 14:06 PM

Over 772,000 children affected by flash floods in north-east Bangladesh: UNICEF

UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett today said UNICEF is "deeply concerned" about the devastating flood situation unfolding in the north-eastern region of Bangladesh
21 June 2024, 11:35 AM

Light to moderate rain likely across country: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country over 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
21 June 2024, 06:41 AM

Of broken wings and empty eyes

Tangled in a protective net, a black drongo hangs dead above a fish enclosure in Madhabhakhati village in Khulna’s Dumuria upazila. Farmers and fishery owners have set up such nets over enclosures and crop farms to ward off pests
21 June 2024, 04:43 AM

Sylhet floods worsening

The flood situation in Sylhet has been deteriorating fast with the rivers inundating vast tracts of land and upending the lives of millions.
20 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Flash flood threat: Jamuna swelling up rapidly

Water level has been increasing rapidly in Jamuna river, which may cross the danger level within next three to four days, according to Sirajganj Water Development Board (WDB).
20 June 2024, 18:00 PM

6,558 families live illegally on Ctg hills

At least 6,558 families are still living on 26 hills in various parts of Chattogram city, violating the law and endangering the hills, according to the Hill Management Committee of Chattogram.
20 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Prioritising pre-paid meters to address 'ghost bills': minister

The government has taken various steps to ensure around 4.71 crore customers of six electricity distribution companies are billed accurately, said State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid today
20 June 2024, 16:36 PM

Landslide fears add to flood woes in Sylhet region

The heavy downpour has raised the risk of landslides in hilly areas. With more rain expected in the coming days, authorities have urged residents to move away from landslide-prone areas.
20 June 2024, 14:45 PM