Lalmonirhat, Kurigram: Teesta erosion worsens

The Teesta river has continued eroding homesteads and arable lands at 12 places in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram districts, after water level rose following heavy rains.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Madhumati devours roads, homesteads

The erosion of Madhumati river has taken a severe turn in Magura and Jhenidah districts, engulfing roads, crop lands and homesteads.
27 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Over 1,000 families marooned

Following downpour in the last two days, swelled up rivers have inundated the low-lying areas in Dinajpur Sadar upazila and in the vicinity of the district town, leaving over 1,000 families marooned amid flash flood
25 September 2023, 14:41 PM

DSCC issues show cause notices to 4 officials

Dhaka South City Corporation has issued show-cause notices to four officials for failing to solve the waterlogging problem in the capital's New Market and surrounding areas within 24 hours of the end of Thursday night's heavy rain
24 September 2023, 12:09 PM

Earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island

A strong earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, startling people but resulting in no reports of injury or damage
20 September 2023, 02:30 AM

4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tangail, nearby areas

The earthquake was felt at 12:49pm, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department told The Daily Star
17 September 2023, 07:11 AM

Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna: UN

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna has climbed to 11,300, the United Nations said in an update on Saturday
17 September 2023, 02:41 AM

UN launches $71 million urgent appeal for Libya flood victims

The United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend.
15 September 2023, 05:56 AM

Bangladesh sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Libya

Bangladesh has sent emergency relief goods as humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Libya
14 September 2023, 20:08 PM

6 Bangladeshis die in Libya floods

At least six Bangladeshis died in Libya after Storm Daniel and subsequent flood hit the North African country’s eastern part recently, the Bangladesh embassy in Tripoli said in a Facebook post today
13 September 2023, 14:27 PM

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Philippine islands region today
12 September 2023, 13:27 PM

California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires

When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster
12 September 2023, 04:11 AM

Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11

Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead
10 September 2023, 02:32 AM

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped
9 September 2023, 16:14 PM

Morocco earthquake: No Bangladeshis harmed

Says Bangladesh Embassy in Rabat
9 September 2023, 14:40 PM

4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Sylhet

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake jolted Sylhet and its adjoining areas this afternoon
9 September 2023, 11:26 AM

Almost 50 people missing after deadly Brazil cyclone

Brazilian rescue workers were on Friday searching for almost 50 people still missing after a devastating cyclone unleashed torrential rain and flooding in the south of the country
9 September 2023, 04:28 AM

At least 36 dead in Brazil cyclone, many still stranded

The death toll from a cyclone that unleashed torrential rain and flooding on southern Brazil rose to at least 36 Wednesday, authorities said, as the region braced for more violent weather
7 September 2023, 03:06 AM

Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil

Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, warning more flooding may be coming
6 September 2023, 02:54 AM

Water level decreasing in Jamuna, but sufferings continue

Flood situation has been improving in Sirajganj as the water level has started decreasing in Jamuna but the river is still flowing above the danger level, leaving many still waterlogged.
4 September 2023, 05:36 AM