Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 22:39 PM
Energy
Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714
10 June 2026, 15:05 PM
Energy
Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM
Energy
Garbage dump along Kapasia school wall makes attending classes unbearable
8 June 2026, 20:19 PM
Environment
Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast
8 June 2026, 19:25 PM
Weather
5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM
Natural disaster
Tk 350cr project planned to address waterlogging in Dhanmondi: Transport minister
7 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Environment
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Energy
Dev projects, dust pollution go hand in hand in Khulna
Khulna city residents are suffering immensely as dust pollution has taken an alarming turn over the last couple of years due to several ongoing development projects.
14 June 2024, 18:00 PM
500-metre green belt to be built in coastal areas: Saber
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said 17 percent of Bangladesh will be submerged in water due to the rise in sea level
14 June 2024, 16:26 PM
Eid-ul-Azha: DSCC opens control room for waste management
Dhaka South City Corporation has established a central control room for removing sacrificial animals’ waste and coordinating management activities of cattle markets
14 June 2024, 16:22 PM
Work begins to breathe life into dying Ichamati
The long-awaited project to rejuvenate the Ichamati river began under the supervision of Bangladesh Army, bringing joy to the people of Pabna
14 June 2024, 08:36 AM
Nature quest: Bejeweling the forests
A western hooded pitta spotted in the Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary in Chattogram. It's one of Asia's most frequently observed and familiar pitta's and it's no surprise that its range spans from eastern to southeastern Asia and maritime southeast Asia, where it lives in different kinds of forests, plantations and other cultivated areas.
14 June 2024, 04:24 AM
Climate Change: Bangladesh may lose a third of agri output by 2050
Climate variability could result in the loss of one-third of Bangladesh’s agricultural GDP by 2050, said a recent World Bank report.
13 June 2024, 18:00 PM
100MW solar plant to be set up in Jamalpur
A 100-megawatt solar power plant will be built in Madarganj of Jamalpur with a cost of $170 million
13 June 2024, 16:22 PM
Financial pledge needed to tackle climate change
Tackling the impacts of climate change in Bangladesh requires substantial financial commitment, but the upcoming fiscal year's budget allocation falls short, experts said at a programme today
13 June 2024, 16:07 PM
Buet goes solar
The rooftops of all 19 buildings of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) now have solar panels that can generate up to 3.5 megawatts during peak hours in the day
13 June 2024, 14:22 PM
Heavy rainfall in Sylhet triggers flash flood warning
The Met office today recorded a heavy rainfall of 186mm in Sylhet
13 June 2024, 13:48 PM
Why do hailstorms occur?
The thunderstorms and sporadic rainfall during the last week few have been a welcome reprieve for most in the midst of heatwaves that keep coming back and going away
13 June 2024, 11:31 AM
Rain likely over parts of country in 24 hours
Light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind is likely at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
13 June 2024, 09:30 AM
Keep trees, greenery intact during development projects: BAPA
Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon today urged authorities concerned to plan and implement development projects while keeping existing trees and greenery intact as much as possible
12 June 2024, 16:00 PM
Losses caused by Remal estimated at Tk 7,000cr: state minister
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman said the government has so far estimated the losses caused by Cyclone Remal at Tk 7,000 crore
12 June 2024, 15:36 PM
2 mayors pledge prompt removal of sacrificial waste
The two Dhaka mayors yesterday pledged to dispose of sacrificial animal waste promptly on Eid Day
12 June 2024, 15:08 PM
Committee formed to probe into Sylhet landslide
A seven-member committee has been formed to probe into a recent landslide in which three members of a family were killed in Sylhet
12 June 2024, 14:31 PM
Using solar panels on 10pc of waterbodies, rooftops can meet country’s power demand: study
If the unallocated khas lands in Dhaka division can be used to produce solar power, 26 percent of the capital's electricity demand can be met, according to a new study revealed today
12 June 2024, 13:14 PM
HC orders to probe complaints over prepaid meters
The High Court today directed the government to form an independent and neutral committee with competent experts to probe into the complaints over prepaid electricity meters
12 June 2024, 12:57 PM
Save Dhaka’s six canals from encroachers
Environmentalists form human chain
11 June 2024, 15:05 PM
Rain likely over parts of country: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind and moderately heavy to heavy falls at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
11 June 2024, 07:31 AM