The flower hopper…

A Common Mormon drinks nectar from a peacock flower, locally known as Radhachura, in Rajshahi city.
2 October 2025, 18:28 PM

Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas

There was hardly any space to step foot at Sugandha Beach in Cox's Bazar yesterday as it was packed with holidaymakers. Some played in the sand, some dived into the sea, while others enjoyed horse riding or jet-ski rides. Smiles and joy were visible on every face as a light drizzle added to the thrill.
2 October 2025, 18:09 PM

Fisher killed in crocodile attack in Sundarbans

Body recovered after 7 hours from Karamjal canal
1 October 2025, 20:09 PM

Heavy rains to continue countrywide

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur across the country for 72 hours starting from 9:00am yesterday, warned the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
1 October 2025, 18:11 PM

Children at the heart of Bangladesh’s new climate commitment

According to Unicef, the move signals a "transformative shift" in climate policy, positioning young people as drivers of change
1 October 2025, 14:12 PM

More rain likely

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in places across Bangladesh, including Dhaka
1 October 2025, 13:50 PM

Dhaka records highest 206mm rainfall in 24 hours

Rainwater inundated several roads in Dhaka, disrupting movement
1 October 2025, 06:18 AM
30 September 2025, 13:10 PM

Vietnam evacuates 30,000 ahead of Typhoon Bualoi

Vietnam said it evacuated almost 30,000 residents from coastal areas on Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi hit the country's steel-producing central belt
29 September 2025, 03:23 AM

Pollution crisis puts children’s health at risk

Bangladesh is grappling with alarming levels of air and noise pollution and electronic waste, all of which pose serious health risks to children, experts cautioned at an event yesterday..They were speaking at the launch of a new handbook on Children’s Health and the Environment at CIRDAP i
28 September 2025, 00:59 AM

Buriganga runs pitch-dark even in monsoon

Even at the peak of monsoon, the Buriganga water remains almost pitch-dark at Doleshwar point in Dhaka’s Shyampur area.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM

3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Jashore, nearby areas

The epicentre was in Monirampur upazila
27 September 2025, 10:33 AM

Low pressure at bay: Ports asked to raise cautionary signal 3

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and turned into a well-marked low.
26 September 2025, 19:55 PM

Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh: Met office

Dhaka expected to experience scattered rain or thundershowers
26 September 2025, 05:52 AM

Winged warriors

Faridpur’s wetlands came alive in a flash of wings and water as a Bronze-winged Jacana lunged at an Indian Pond Heron, fiercely defending its vulnerable chicks hidden among the floating leaves.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM

St Martin's Island to reopen to tourists from Nov 1

Only 2,000 tourists per day will be allowed on the island, says tourism secretary
25 September 2025, 15:01 PM

How healthy is our planet?

Earth has crossed 7 of 9 planetary boundaries, scientists warn
25 September 2025, 03:31 AM

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in southern China: weather service

The powerful typhoon hits south China after killing 15 in Taiwan
24 September 2025, 10:40 AM

What is the purpose of the UN, Trump asks

Slams UN, but backs it '100%'
23 September 2025, 18:11 PM

Rain expected across Bangladesh for next few days

Another low pressure likely over east-central Bay this week
22 September 2025, 08:06 AM