Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
11 hour(s) ago
Energy
Jet fuel prices for domestic flights now Tk 227 per litre
7 April 2026, 22:53 PM
Energy
Magnitude 4.9 quake strikes near India's Silchar, close to Sylhet
7 April 2026, 15:53 PM
Natural disaster
Nor’wester storm disrupts train services in Noakhali
7 April 2026, 12:56 PM
Natural disaster
Salinity to sustainability: New climate roadmap empowers coastal women
6 April 2026, 23:35 PM
Climate Change
Austerity measures / Govt orders 7pm lights-out for fairs, cultural events, billboards in all districts
6 April 2026, 20:55 PM
Energy
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens
5 April 2026, 21:30 PM
Energy
Austerity measures / Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch
5 April 2026, 19:02 PM
Energy
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
5 April 2026, 08:33 AM
Business
Pollution endangers rivers flowing through Narsingdi
5 April 2026, 02:40 AM
Water pollution
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