Cold, hot functional tests completed at Rooppur Power Plant's unit-1

This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant
6 August 2025, 14:32 PM

Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect Teota Zamindar Bari in Manikanj

Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday
4 August 2025, 18:51 PM

Rain may continue across Bangladesh for five more days: BMD

Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists
4 August 2025, 06:13 AM

Why was July 2025 wetter in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain
4 August 2025, 05:16 AM

Evict 508 illegal structures from Gomti river: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the deputy commissioner of Cumilla to take necessary steps to evict 508 illegal structures occupying the banks of Gomti river in the district within six months.
3 August 2025, 22:00 PM

LPG price slashed by Tk 91 for August

12kg cylinder now set at Tk 1,273 nationwide
3 August 2025, 10:26 AM

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed
1 August 2025, 12:15 PM

Light to moderate rain likely throughout Bangladesh in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
1 August 2025, 07:47 AM

Wings wide open

A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.
31 July 2025, 18:39 PM

Khasi livelihoods under threat as 1,700 betel trees felled in Jaflong

The incident occurred near the Pratappur border BGB camp in Ward-6 of Paschim Jaflong union
30 July 2025, 17:38 PM

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired
30 July 2025, 16:01 PM

Rizwana calls for stronger action against wildlife traffickers

Benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public, she says
29 July 2025, 16:50 PM

Stronger laws, awareness key to tackle city waste

Speakers tell Bela public hearing
29 July 2025, 13:34 PM

3 hours of rain flood low-lying areas in Ctg

Continuous rainfall from noon to 3:00pm yesterday led to temporary waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Chattogram, disrupting movement and daily activities across parts of the port city.
28 July 2025, 18:30 PM

36mm rain in 3hrs floods low-lying areas of Ctg

Intermittent showers -- including heavy to very heavy spells -- led to water accumulation in areas such as Katalganj, WASA intersection, GEC circle, Chawkbazar, EPZ, Halishahar, and around Agrabad Commerce College
28 July 2025, 16:02 PM

Deep depression formed over Northwest Bay: BMD

The low-pressure system over the North Bay and nearby areas moved west-northwest and gradually intensified -- first into a well-marked low, then into a depression
25 July 2025, 20:22 PM

Jet fuel to be supplied via pipeline at Shah Amanat International Airport

The pipeline is scheduled to be commissioned in August
25 July 2025, 14:14 PM

Nature’s own pesticide…

An oriental hornet having lunch near the National Press Club in Dhaka.
24 July 2025, 18:28 PM

Elephant hits moving train inside Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary, video goes viral

A video of the incident, which took place around 10:30pm, has gone viral on social media
23 July 2025, 07:54 AM

Low pressure likely over North Bay on July 24: BMD

One or two places in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions may also experience rainfall
21 July 2025, 06:48 AM