Domestic fuel prices may fall if global rates ease: Energy minister
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Energy
Brief rain, prolonged misery
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Weather
Heavy rainfall triggers flood alert across Sylhet and north Bangladesh
21 June 2026, 17:33 PM
Weather
Radar breakdown disrupts forecasting as rivers in Rangpur approach danger level
21 June 2026, 14:10 PM
Weather
Flood fears grow as Teesta nears danger level
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Natural disaster
80% used batteries recycled informally
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
Short-term flood warning for Rangpur’s 4 districts in next 72 hours
20 June 2026, 22:01 PM
Weather
What to expect from the strongest El Nino in over a century
20 June 2026, 08:45 AM
Climate Change
Nature / Grapes of the deep
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Govt working to increase surface water use in divisional cities: PM
17 June 2026, 21:24 PM
Natural resources
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world today
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
5 December 2023, 04:03 AM
World could breach 1.5C warming threshold in 7 years: study
The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue to rise, scientists warned Tuesday, urging countries at the COP28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution
5 December 2023, 03:14 AM
Restore all rivers, canals in and around the capital
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the authorities concerned to restore all the rivers and canals in and around the capital as soon as possible.
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Climate finance takes centre stage at talks
Money pledges stacked up at COP28 in Dubai yesterday as delegates sought to address the huge gap between what is needed in climate finance and the amounts so far on offer.
4 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cyclone Michaung: Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2
Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area
4 December 2023, 07:31 AM
India shuts schools, offices, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Michaung nears
Authorities in southern India on Monday closed schools and offices, halted flights and evacuated coastal areas ahead of a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, causing torrential rains
4 December 2023, 06:36 AM
Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
4 December 2023, 03:53 AM
Lenders join hands over $8b climate fund for Bangladesh
In a first in Asia, development partners have come together to announce an $8 billion fund to help Bangladesh mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
HC issues rule to save Chinguria canal
The High Court yesterday ordered the government to submit a report containing all relevant information about Chinguria Khal (canal) in Patuakhali including the progress of cancelling the lease of its land with private individuals.
3 December 2023, 18:00 PM
PM receives Asia Climate Mobility Champion Leader Award
Earlier, Hasan Mahmud received the award on behalf of Hasina on the sidelines of the COP28 in Dubai on December 1
3 December 2023, 13:29 PM
Depression over Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm Michaung
The deep depression over the southwest Bay and adjoining area has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung
3 December 2023, 10:57 AM
Price of 12kg LPG cylinder hiked by Tk 23
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission today set the price of one kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at Tk 117.02 for the month of December, up from Tk 115.09 last month
3 December 2023, 09:55 AM
Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
3 December 2023, 03:36 AM
Earthquake: Least prepared as spectre of the big one looms
Frequent earthquakes are a sign that a mega shock may be in the offing, but the densely-populated capital seems to be the least prepared for such an event, experts say.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cop28 Climate Talks: 110 nations rally behind renewables
More than 110 nations pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy within seven years at UN climate talks yesterday as the United States pushed to slash methane emissions and boost nuclear capacity.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Earthquake: Cracks appear on Comilla University halls
Resident engineer says no structural damage
2 December 2023, 16:39 PM
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
Tsunami feared in Philippines and Japan
2 December 2023, 16:04 PM
Earthquake panic: DU student injured after jumping off hall building
A student of Dhaka University was injured after jumping from a hall building being panicked after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning
2 December 2023, 13:58 PM
COP28: Over 110 nations commit to triple renewable energy
More than 110 nations pledged to triple the world's renewable energy within seven years at UN climate talks Saturday as the United States pushed to slash methane emissions and boost nuclear capacity
2 December 2023, 13:45 PM
Earthquake triggers panic, no damage reported
The magnitude 5.6 quake that struck the country in the morning triggered widespread panic, but there was no report of major casualties or damages
2 December 2023, 07:52 AM