'Strongest earthquake in our memory': Satkhira residents recount moments of terror
27 February 2026, 16:20 PM
Natural disaster
7.1 quake jolts eastern Malaysia
23 February 2026, 00:34 AM
Natural disaster
Mild earthquake jolts Sylhet, no damage reported
10 February 2026, 19:03 PM
Natural disaster
Tk 1,268cr project aims to shield haor and Barind livelihoods from climate shocks
6 February 2026, 13:14 PM
Climate crisis
Impactful solutions driving: A green future
5 February 2026, 00:04 AM
Climate action
Scaling tomorrow’s sustainable solutions
5 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Climate action
Securing livelihoods against climate shocks
4 February 2026, 23:47 PM
Climate action
5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar coast, felt in parts of Bangladesh
3 February 2026, 23:08 PM
Bangladesh
Winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice, Arctic cold
26 January 2026, 13:11 PM
World
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes northwestern Kashmir, EMSC says
19 January 2026, 13:53 PM
Natural disaster
Japan quake death toll rises to 92, missing 242
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242
5 January 2024, 05:04 AM
Japan quake death toll rises to 48: official
At least 48 people are confirmed dead following a major earthquake in Japan, a local official said
2 January 2024, 05:15 AM
Total of 21 quakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Japan: Met office
A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
1 January 2024, 09:22 AM
China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
One of China's most powerful earthquakes in recent years killed at least 149 people in a remote northwestern region, according to state media, with two people still missing after the magnitude 6.2 temblor hit a week ago
25 December 2023, 05:51 AM
Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951
China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake, sending temperatures towards historic lows
24 December 2023, 18:09 PM
‘COP28 failed our expectations’
The Climate Justice Alliance yesterday criticised the outcomes of the COP28 climate conference, asserting that the global community’s expectations were not adequately addressed.
20 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Death toll from China earthquake rises to 127
Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in freezing conditions on Tuesday after the country's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 127 people..State media said the shallow tremor just before midnight had caused the deaths of at leas
19 December 2023, 13:07 PM
Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia
Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns
18 December 2023, 05:54 AM
Dubai summit adopts world-first 'transition' from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 nations meeting in Dubai on Wednesday approved a first-ever call for the world to transition away from fossil fuels, the top culprit of climate change behind a planetary crisis
13 December 2023, 08:04 AM
Bangladesh needs immediate climate funding to navigate future challenges, writes PM
As the climate crisis mirrors the unpredictable and fast-flowing waters of the Padma River, the response to the emergency remains sluggish, particularly in the realms of mitigation, finance, and adaptation
11 December 2023, 07:28 AM
12,500 families left homeless in 10 years
Narendra Nath Barman often visits the bank of the Teesta. Tears roll down his eyelids as the 75-year-old stands silently on the riverbed in Rajpur village of Lalmonirhat Sadar -- a place he once called home.
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh urges developed countries to fulfill commitment of USD 100 bln
Bangladesh today strongly urged the developed countries to fulfill their commitment of USD 100 billion climate finance
10 December 2023, 13:33 PM
Who are giving us earthquake data?
BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Climate Change: ‘Over 130m at risk in Bangladesh’
A workshop organised by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) in Rangpur highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on public health and the economy in Bangladesh.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cyclone Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm
Cyclonic storm "Michaung" over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved northwestwards further and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay over the same area at 6:00am today, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
5 December 2023, 08:47 AM
Eight dead as cyclone batters India's southeast coast
At least eight people were killed as storms lashed India's southeast coast, police said Tuesday, with Cyclone Michaung expected to make landfall within hours
5 December 2023, 05:27 AM
India shuts schools, offices, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Michaung nears
Authorities in southern India on Monday closed schools and offices, halted flights and evacuated coastal areas ahead of a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, causing torrential rains
4 December 2023, 06:36 AM
Depression over Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm Michaung
The deep depression over the southwest Bay and adjoining area has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung
3 December 2023, 10:57 AM
One dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines
At least one person was killed and two were injured after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines late Saturday and triggered tsunami warnings that were later lifted
3 December 2023, 08:12 AM
Earthquake: Least prepared as spectre of the big one looms
Frequent earthquakes are a sign that a mega shock may be in the offing, but the densely-populated capital seems to be the least prepared for such an event, experts say.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM