Nepal-Tibet updates: 750 bodies recovered so far; missing over 3,000
30 August 2026
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World
Rain likely to continue for five days
30 August 2026
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Weather
Rangamati hanging bridge submerged as Kaptai Lake rises
29 August 2026
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Weather
Rainfall likely to continue over next 5 days: BMD
29 August 2026
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Weather
Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing
29 August 2026
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World
Nepal flood death toll rises to 616: police
29 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
In the Himalayas, one disaster can prepare the ground for another, scientist says
28 August 2026
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Environment
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake overflow threat eases, death toll 579
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
'This tragedy is on a different dimension': Inside the human devastation of Nepal’s flood
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Lake overflows on Nepal-Tibet border, sparking panic and halting rescue
28 August 2026
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Natural Disaster
Educational institutions in multiple districts closed tomorrow
All primary schools closed until Thursday
29 April 2024
Year's highest temperature of 43°C recorded in Chuadanga
This year’s highest temperature of 43°C has been recorded at Chuadanga this afternoon, the district’s local weather office said
29 April 2024
HC orders to close all schools, madrasas till Thursday
However, the order of closure will not be applicable for O level, A level exams, colleges, universities and those schools that have air conditioning systems and where exams are ongoing
29 April 2024
Government flip-flops on school reopening amid prolonged heatwave
The ongoing heatwave has made day-to-day life difficult for all, with the government initially taking steps to protect schoolchildren from heat-related illnesses
29 April 2024
Temperature may fall from May 2 due to rain, thundershowers: BMD meteorologist
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted that rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and other parts of the country will cause a fall in the temperature
29 April 2024
Heatwave: Secondary schools, colleges in 5 districts to remain shut tomorrow
Primary schools to remain open
28 April 2024
School which has no fans, windows
Students suffer as Patuakhali’s Pangangashia Secondary Girls School resumes classes in a building which ‘may crumble any day’
28 April 2024
2 teachers die in Ctg, Jashore amid heatwave
Two teachers died in Chattogram and Jashore today amid a severe heatwave that is sweeping across the country
28 April 2024
Warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief
28 April 2024
50-year-old man dies in Dhaka amid heatwave
A 50-year-old man died after falling ill while he was travelling on an CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Dhaka’ Jatrabari area amid scorching heat this afternoon
28 April 2024
Rain expected in Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast indicating rain or thundershowers in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions within the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
28 April 2024
Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours
The Met office has extended the heat alert that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
28 April 2024
Sudden Hailstorm in Moulvibazar: Over 100 houses destroyed
Over a hundred houses were completely or partially destroyed in a sudden hailstorm in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar early yesterday.
27 April 2024
Shitalakhhya: Water hyacinth clogging riverways
Sailboats used to ride the waves of the Shitalakkhya river in the past, according to 78-year-old Abdul Gafur Sarker, but all that is visible now is kochuripana, or water hyacinth on the surface of the river
27 April 2024
How hot is too hot?
Scientists say our focus should not be on just heat, but a combination of heat and humidity
27 April 2024
Heat wave turns ‘very severe’ in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna
Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned "very severe" in three districts
27 April 2024
Sweltering heat to continue for few more days
With this season’s highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
26 April 2024
Gas supply to remain halted for 12 hours
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers in different areas of the capital for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm today for emergency works in the gas pipeline.
26 April 2024
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke
26 April 2024
Mercury hits 42.7°C in Chuadanga, season's highest
Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
26 April 2024