As Cyclone Remal approaches, tension grips Bagerhat’s coastal areas

Thousands of residents in Bagerhat live in fear as rising water levels flood Rampal, Mongla, and Morrelganj upazilas. The low embankments overflow during high tides, causing residential areas to flood. During storms and tidal surges, locals in these areas endure unbearable suffering.
24 May 2024, 08:14 AM

Landslide in Papua New Guinea village kills about 100

A landslide in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) killed about 100 people, the Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) said today
24 May 2024, 05:37 AM

Take urgent actions to address climate change: Saber urges South Asian nations

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today called upon the South Asian countries to take urgent actions to cope with the adverse impacts of global warming, halting glacier melting in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region
22 May 2024, 12:39 PM

Indian Ocean: Dhaka, Canberra to collaborate on maritime security

Australian foreign minister, Hasan Mahmud hold talks
21 May 2024, 15:39 PM

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan: police

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday
18 May 2024, 07:24 AM

Indonesia evacuates hundreds near erupting volcano

Hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia have been evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level, an official said Friday
17 May 2024, 05:52 AM

Multilateral, bilateral cooperation needed for climate actions: minister

Japan has shown keen interest in financing specific projects, particularly emphasising disaster resilience and green financing through JICA, said Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today
14 May 2024, 14:22 PM

Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil

River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes
13 May 2024, 02:33 AM

More than 300 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: WFP

More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the UN's World Food Programme said Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured
11 May 2024, 18:11 PM

12 boats capsize due to nor'wester

At least 12 boats capsized near Moheshkhali, Banshkhali, and Anwara at the Bay of Bengal due to a nor'wester today
8 May 2024, 16:45 PM

Mother, son die as house collapses during storm

A nine-month pregnant woman and her five-year-old son died as their house collapsed on them during a storm at Hazipara Ghonar Bari in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj last night
5 May 2024, 14:21 PM

Death toll climbs to 66 in Brazil flooding, 101 missing

The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday.
5 May 2024, 12:59 PM

Sudden Hailstorm in Moulvibazar: Over 100 houses destroyed

Over a hundred houses were completely or partially destroyed in a sudden hailstorm in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar early yesterday.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM

Sweltering heat to continue for few more days

With this season’s highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM

World's largest private firms fail to set climate targets: report

Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies
22 April 2024, 03:31 AM

Extreme heat sears the nation

The scorching heat continues to disrupt lives across the country, forcing the authorities to close down all schools and colleges till April 27.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM

ADB provides $71 mn for climate resilient water management

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a $71 million loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
20 April 2024, 13:30 PM

Thousands of Bangladeshis stranded at Dhaka, Dubai airports

Several thousand Bangladeshi passengers remained stranded at the Dubai and Dhaka airports for the last two days as flights to and from Dubai got delayed or cancelled due to unprecedented flooding in the Middle East country
18 April 2024, 13:56 PM

11 killed as nor’westers batter 6 dists

At least 11 people died and many others injured as violent nor’westers lashed Jhalakathi, Patuakhali, Pirojpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, and Netrokona districts yesterday.
7 April 2024, 18:00 PM

At least 11 killed as nor’westers lash 6 districts

As many as 200 houses were damaged, electric transmission lines snapped, and trees were uprooted, resulting in the disruption of road communication in many places
7 April 2024, 16:09 PM