Climate compensation on table for the 1st time at COP27

Delegates at the the UN's COP27 climate summit in Egypt agreed to discuss whether rich nations should compensate poor countries most vulnerable to climate change for their suffering.
6 November 2022, 13:40 PM

COP27: UN experts for integration of human rights principles into negotiations

UN independent experts have said the outcomes of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt are of critical importance, and they called on states to make sure that all decisions made, and actions taken, consider their human rights implications.
4 November 2022, 16:39 PM

Jamuna erosion in Sirajganj: Homes lost, families displaced

Following sudden erosion, at least 20 houses were devoured in the Jamuna river in Chongacha union  of Sirajganj Sadar in the last 24 hours till yesterday afternoon. Besides, more than 30 families were forced to leave their home and take shelters elsewhere fearing similar fate.
1 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Meat-eaters behind much of global greenhouse emission

Global meat consumption has increased significantly in recent decades, with per capita consumption almost doubling since the early 1960s, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Whereas an average of 23.1 kilograms (50.8 pounds) of meat per person were consumed annually in the '60s, the figure had risen to 43.2 kilograms in 2019. Studies show that wealthier countries tend to consume more meat. Projections show that global per capita meat consumption will climb to 69.5 kilograms in 2022 — but the figure will be 27.6 kilograms in the developing world.
31 October 2022, 06:31 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: 20 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Twenty Bangladeshi fishermen were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from the sea off Sagar Island near international maritime border line after their boats capsized due to Cyclone Sitrang.
26 October 2022, 13:24 PM

In photos: Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction

Cyclone Sitrang left a trail of destruction as it swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).
26 October 2022, 12:14 PM

Over 50 buffaloes wash ashore at Sitakunda

More than 50 buffaloes have washed ashore at Sitakunda in Chittagong this afternoon (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022, 16:27 PM

Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall

Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).  
25 October 2022, 09:17 AM

Sitrang damages 10,000 houses, 6,000 hectares of cropland

Mentioning that there is possibility of another cyclone in December, State Minister for the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directive to the Ministry in advance to take preparations for it.
25 October 2022, 08:29 AM

Launch service resumes across the country after 24hrs

Launch operations have resumed across the country this morning after 24 hours of suspension due to cyclone Sitrang. 
25 October 2022, 06:03 AM

Cyclone Sitrang: Dhaka-Khulna, Dhaka-Barishal highways reopen after 10hrs

Transport movement on Dhaka-Khulna and Dhaka-Barishal highways resumed this morning (October 25, 2022), nearly 10 hours of suspension as uprooted trees blocked several stretches during Cyclone Sitrang.
25 October 2022, 05:01 AM

Disaster Warning: Radar station inactive for 4yrs

Due to technical problems, operations of Patuakhali’s Kalapara radar station have remained suspended for four whole years.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Sitrang brings rain, rain brings sufferings

Many areas of the capital have been inundated due to continuous rain since the early hours of yesterday. The rainfall, influenced by cyclone Sitrang, brought immense suffering to the city dwellers throughout the day.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Predicting landslides through rainfall

Lal Tha Zual, a young volunteer from Bandarban’s Faruk Para village, alerted the people of his village of a potential landslide on September 2, after predicting it by applying a technique that she learnt last year.
24 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Cyclone Sitrang: All edu institutions in 3 divisions declared closed

All educational institutions in Chattogram, Barishal and Khulna divisions-- have been declared closed due to Cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 16:59 PM

Over 2.19 lakh people evacuated from coastal areas

Over 2.19 lakh people from 15 coastal districts of the country were evacuated until 5 pm today while more were expected to take refuge in safe shelters overnight as cyclone Sitrang approaches Bangladesh’s southwestern coastlines, officials said.
24 October 2022, 16:02 PM

Cyclone Sitrang starts crossing Bangladesh territory

Cyclone Sitrang started crossing Bangladesh territory from this evening.
24 October 2022, 15:54 PM

Rickshaw-puller dies as wall collapses in Dhaka

A rickshaw-puller has been crushed to death in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh area after a wall collapsed due to squally weather and gusty wind owing to Cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 15:34 PM

Woman dies after branch falls on her in Narail

A woman died after being hit by a falling branch of a tree at Lohagar upazila of Narail this (October 24, 2022) noon caused by speedy wind as the Cyclone Sitrang is heading towards Bangladesh.
24 October 2022, 15:01 PM

Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh

Coastal districts along with capital Dhaka have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.
24 October 2022, 14:01 PM