4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
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Natural disaster
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
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke
26 April 2024, 16:02 PM
Mercury hits 42.7°C in Chuadanga, season's highest
Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
26 April 2024, 13:08 PM
Areas in Dhaka where gas supply will be off for 12 hours tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers at different areas in the city for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow (Saturday) for emergency works in the gas pipeline
26 April 2024, 13:07 PM
Rain likely in parts of Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9:00 am today
26 April 2024, 09:10 AM
Nature Quest: A fairy 'tail' from paradise
An adult male Indian paradise flycatcher spotted among the greenery in Salampur of Natore's Lalpur upazila. This magnificent looking bird is native to the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, and Myanmar
26 April 2024, 05:20 AM
865,000 illegal gas connections snapped in last 2 yrs: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said in the last two years, a total of 865,000 illegal gas connections have been snapped
25 April 2024, 16:16 PM
Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
25 April 2024, 04:48 AM
Elephant lying dead on highway died of liver dysfunction: surgeon
An elephant that was found lying dead on the side of a highway in Rajendrapur Bhawal National Park area of Gazipur, died of liver dysfunction, said a veterinary surgeon
24 April 2024, 17:21 PM
25kg venison seized in Barguna
Coast Guard has recovered 25kg venison from Barguna's Patharghata upazila yesterday
24 April 2024, 16:43 PM
Two tiger cubs born at Ctg Zoo
The Chattogram Zoo authority has welcomed two tiger cubs
24 April 2024, 16:19 PM
Nano, microplastics accumulating in our lungs: Study
Nanoplastics and microplastics have entered and accumulated in our lungs, potentially causing serious long-term respiratory damage, according to a new study
24 April 2024, 16:03 PM
Children at ‘high risk’ amid heatwave: UNICEF
UNICEF expressed grave concern in a press release today over the health and safety of children in Bangladesh as a heatwave grips the country
24 April 2024, 11:02 AM
Severe heatwave continues in parts of country
A severe heatwave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts as mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions including Dhaka and other districts, said a Met office forecast today
24 April 2024, 10:33 AM
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites
Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared
24 April 2024, 09:09 AM
Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem: minister
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated today that protecting the Ganges river dolphins is crucial for preserving the ecosystem of the country's rivers
23 April 2024, 16:20 PM
Environmentalists to rally against ramp construction in Ctg
The Sammilito Poribesh Rokkha Andolan in Chattogram is set to rally on April 27 against a ramp construction on the Tigerpass-CRB double-decker road for the elevated expressway
23 April 2024, 15:44 PM
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur: agri officials
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
23 April 2024, 13:21 PM
Elephant found dead near Gazipur’s Bhawal National Park
An elephant was found dead at Bhawal National Park area at Gazipur's Rajendrapur this afternoon
23 April 2024, 11:37 AM
Avoid heat stroke amid heatwave: DGHS issues eight directives
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
23 April 2024, 11:30 AM
Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh; rains likely in Sylhet
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
23 April 2024, 09:28 AM