Effective steps coming to control air pollution: Saber Hossain

Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the government would take effective steps to control air pollution and protect public health
16 January 2024, 14:58 PM

About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China's northwestern Xinjiang region with metres-high snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, state TV reported on Tuesday
16 January 2024, 11:28 AM

Primary, secondary schools can be shut if temp dips below 10°C

Primary and secondary schools of a district can be shut if the temperature there falls below 10°C
16 January 2024, 10:49 AM

Uninterrupted gas supply at least two years away

People of Bangladesh, who are experiencing the lowest gas supply since April 2020, will have to wait at least two more years to get uninterrupted supply
16 January 2024, 08:29 AM

Today's lowest temperature recorded in Sreemangal

Sreemangal in Moulvibazar has experienced today's lowest temperature at 9.7 degrees Celsius, indicating a mild cold wave impacting several regions across Bangladesh
16 January 2024, 06:07 AM

Case filed over hill cutting in Cox's Bazar

A mobile court yesterday stopped hill cutting in the Kolatoli area of Cox's Bazar Sadar and filed a case against one person responsible for conducting the illegal activity
15 January 2024, 17:53 PM

Urea production at JFCL stops

Urea production at Jamuna Fertilizer Company Limited (JFCL) in Tarakandi under Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur stopped this evening due to low pressure of natural gas supplied from national grid
15 January 2024, 16:59 PM

Nasrul now state minister for power, energy, and mineral resources

Earlier, Nasrul Hamid was given the charge of state minister for only the power division
15 January 2024, 14:03 PM

Mild cold wave disrupts daily life, to linger for 2-3 days

Bangladesh is currently grappling with a mild cold wave, primarily affecting the northern regions, including Madaripur, Gopalganj, Dinajpur, Barishal, and Bhola
15 January 2024, 07:36 AM

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
15 January 2024, 03:39 AM

11 power plants mostly sat idle last fiscal

At least 15 percent of the country’s 71 independent power producers were sitting idle for 80 percent of the time last fiscal year, raising questions about their need.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Global crisis may increase challenges to energy supply: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said the challenges of power and energy supply would increase in sync with the global context
14 January 2024, 16:11 PM

Cold wave may continue for next two days: Met office

The daily life is being disrupted as a cold spell accompanied by cool winds and dense fog has gripped various regions of the country
13 January 2024, 05:41 AM

Shrinking rivers shrink livelihoods

Amid the dry winter, around 26 rivers in the districts, including Brahmaputra, Teesta, and Dharla, have dried up and lost navigability, with shoals appearing across them
12 January 2024, 13:27 PM

Mild cold wave sweeping over Chuadanga, Dinajpur, Kishoreganj, Pabna

A mild cold wave has been sweeping over the districts of Chuadanga, Dinajpur, Kishoreganj and Pabna and it may continue, according to the forecast of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department
12 January 2024, 10:40 AM

Cries of the corals

Different species of corals showing early signs of bleaching – death – in the Bay of Bengal. Coral reefs are some of the largest living structures and diverse ecosystems in the world, so much so that they can be seen from outer space.
12 January 2024, 03:27 AM

Saber Hossain Chowdhury made environment minister

Newly appointed Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said despite various global economic and environmental problems, he is committed to working to provide a better environment to the country's people
11 January 2024, 17:51 PM

Temperatures may rise after two days: Met office

Cold weather conditions are likely to prevail across the country due to fog, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today
11 January 2024, 07:19 AM

World added 50% more renewable energy capacity last year over 2022: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over last year, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, predicting booming growth in the next five years
11 January 2024, 06:44 AM

Dhaka’s air quality again world's worst

Dhaka again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
11 January 2024, 04:17 AM