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
Guideline issued for automated price of petroleum fuels
The government today issued a “Fuel Pricing Guidelines” through a gazette notification to set an automated price for the petroleum fuels across the country
1 March 2024
Louhajang river clean up drive to begin
Tangail district administrations will begin a drive to clean up Louhajang river tomorrow
29 February 2024
India's leopard population 13,874 in 2022; yearly growth 1.08pc since 2018: latest census
India's leopard population was estimated to be 13,874 in 2022, marking a marginal growth of 1.08 percent annually since 2018 when the count was pegged at 12,852, according to the latest census of the animal released today
29 February 2024
Increased power tariffs to be effective from February
Gazette notification regarding revised tariffs to be issued today, state minister says
29 February 2024
Dhaka air world’s worst this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
29 February 2024
Jatka conservation week to begin March 11
Jatka Conservation Week 2024 will be observed from March 11 to 17, aiming to create mass awareness about preserving hilsa fry to boost its production
28 February 2024
In a first, diesel to be pumped thru deep sea pipeline
After a long wait, diesel transportation is going to start through the first-ever undersea fuel pipeline
28 February 2024
NDF opposes power price hike
National Democratic Front (NDF) strongly opposed the government's decision to raise electricity prices starting March 1
28 February 2024
Dhaka’s air quality worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
28 February 2024
Chunnu criticises govt move to hike power prices
Opposition Chief Whip and Jatiya Party MP Mujibul Haque Chunnu today in parliament slammed the government for its plan to hike electricity and energy prices, saying such moves will add to the misery of people
27 February 2024
Saving Jadukata river: BELA serves legal notice on 13 govt bodies
The Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) today issued legal notices on 13 government bodies, including three ministries, urging them to cease leasing parts of the Jadukata river in Sunamganj and take action to safeguard the transboundary river
27 February 2024
Russia bans fuel exports for 6 months from March 1
Russia on Tuesday ordered a six-month ban on gasoline exports from March 1 to keep prices stable amid rising demand from consumers and farmers and to allow for maintenance of refineries in the world's second-largest oil exporter
27 February 2024
US committed to supporting Bangladesh in combating trafficking: embassy
A project titled "Bangladesh Programme to End Modern Slavery (B-PEMS) AugroJatra Climate Change" was launched today
27 February 2024
Restoration of Kirtankhola’s natural flow demanded
Students and artists in Barishal have demanded that the natural flow of the Kirtankhola be restored
27 February 2024
Gas supply to be halted for 15 hours in parts of Dhaka tomorrow
Gas supply in different areas of Dhaka city will be suspended for 15 hours from 9:00am tomorrow for emergency replacement and relocation of gas transmission lines under the Dhaka Elevated Expressway
27 February 2024
Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
27 February 2024
Fund allocated for combating climate change not sufficient: Saber
The minister says UN has pledged funding for climate actions in Bangladesh
26 February 2024
HC stays leasing process of Mohadeo Balumahal
The High Court has stayed all the tender proceedings for leasing out the Balumahal (designated sand quarry) at Mohadeo river in Netrokona for a month
26 February 2024
Parts of Dhaka city to face gas supply disruption tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for three hours for emergency repairing work of gas lines in different areas of Dhaka city tomorrow
26 February 2024
Environment minister inaugurates 2nd National Forest Inventory
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury today inaugurated the second National Forest Inventory (NFI), aimed at developing effective forest management plans and ensuring the sustainable use of Bangladesh's forest resources
25 February 2024