Environment

Explainer / What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Reuters

8 HOUR(s) • Natural Disaster

Bangladesh ready to help Nepal with relief, rescue efforts after deadly floods, mudslides: Foreign ministry

BSS, Dhaka

9 HOUR(s) • Diplomacy

Rain forecast across country, temperatures may fall slightly

Star Online Report

26 August 2026 • Weather

After 12 days away, elephants Samrat and Niharkoli return to Gazipur Safari Park

Our Correspondent, Gazipur

25 August 2026 • Wildlife

According to the Forest Department, the rescued the endangered turtles included Indian softshell turtles, locally known as “sundhi kachim”, and spotted pond turtles, locally known as “kori kaitta”. Photo: Star

250 endangered turtles rescued from alleged trafficking in Bhola

Our Correspondent, Barishal

25 August 2026 • Wildlife

Strong winds of up to 60 kmph may hit six regions: BMD

Star Online Report

25 August 2026 • Weather

Venezuela quake death toll surpasses 6,500

AFP

25 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Elephants Samrat, Niharkoli headed back to Gazipur Safari Park

Our Correspondent, Moulvibazar

24 August 2026 • Wildlife

Fresh flooding hits 22 villages as Khowai embankment collapses again amid delayed repairs

Our Correspondent, Moulvibazar

24 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Maritime ports asked to keep cautionary signal 3 hoisted

Star Online Report

24 August 2026 • Weather

Nine years, 140 dead dolphins, zero scientific examinations

Experts say Bangladesh lacks the facilities needed to investigate marine mammal deaths

13 June 2026

43mm rain leaves Dhaka waterlogged

A heavy downpour that dumped 43 millimetres of rain on Dhaka within just two hours yesterday left many parts of the capital waterlogged, disrupting traffic and causing severe suffering for commuters.

13 June 2026

Rooppur Nuclear Plant unit-1 to add 300 MW to national grid by August: Minister

Unit-1 expected to supply over 1,000 MW of electricity by December, he says

12 June 2026

IAEA team begins Rooppur inspection as plant enters operational phase

The team will remain in Bangladesh for a week

12 June 2026

4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

Tremor was felt around 9:40pm

12 June 2026

Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh

The idea was discussed in Moscow alongside updates on the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

10 June 2026

Representational image. Photo courtesy: Yeasin Kabir Joy

Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714

2.49MWp solar system under net metering helps reduce costs as facility exports surplus power to national grid

10 June 2026

Middle East conflict impact on Bangladesh economy

Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister

Amir Khosru says fuel, LNG and fertiliser prices have already raised import and production costs

9 June 2026

Garbage dump along Kapasia school wall makes attending classes unbearable

School staff say waste dumped under cover of darkness

8 June 2026

Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast

Sylhet and Rangpur divisions likely to face localised flooding between June 8-13

8 June 2026

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5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh

Tremors felt in Dhaka, elsewhere; no casualties reported

7 June 2026

Tk 350cr project planned to address waterlogging in Dhanmondi: Transport minister

The lake will not be allowed to be used for commercial purposes, he says

7 June 2026

Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%

Civil society organisations yesterday urged the government to reduce taxes and duties on renewable energy equipment to a symbolic 1 percent for the next decade.

7 June 2026

Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara

The Forest Department in Moulvibazar launched a clean-up drive in Lawachhara National Park in Kamalganj upazila yesterday to tackle the rising plastic pollution in one of the country’s key protected forests.

7 June 2026