Middle East war may force Tk 36,000cr extra energy subsidy: Finance minister
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Energy
The winged gardener
10 April 2026, 04:11 AM
Wild Life
30-minute hailstorm ravages 852 hectares of boro in Netrokona
10 April 2026, 02:31 AM
Natural disaster
Raise tax on tobacco products to protect public health
10 April 2026, 02:24 AM
Environment
First octane consignment since Middle East war arrives at Ctg port
9 April 2026, 19:24 PM
Energy
‘Fuel Pass’ app pilot launched at two Dhaka filling stations
9 April 2026, 15:58 PM
Energy
Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
8 April 2026, 16:21 PM
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
Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects
As the world swelters through record temperatures, scientists say an unusual culprit may be partly to blame: an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific last year
17 September 2023, 06:25 AM
Death toll from Libya floods rises to 11,300 in Derna: UN
The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Libya's eastern city of Derna has climbed to 11,300, the United Nations said in an update on Saturday
17 September 2023, 02:41 AM
Patuakhali fishermen alone dump 15 tonnes a year: study
Around 15 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste are dumped into the Bay of Bengal by fishermen of Patuakhali every year, says a study.
16 September 2023, 18:00 PM
World leaders should take effective actions to address climate change: Sultana Kamal
World leaders should take effective actions to address climate change, rather than being limited to only discussions, eminent rights activist advocate Sultana Kamal said today
16 September 2023, 16:59 PM
UN launches $71 million urgent appeal for Libya flood victims
The United Nations is urgently seeking more than $71 million to assist those most in need after deadly flash floods swept Libya over the weekend.
15 September 2023, 05:56 AM
THE MISUNDERSTOOD MONITOR
A golden monitor was spotted at Khulna's Dumuria upazila recently. Native to South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, this lizard generally prefers wet areas, on the edge of forests, or near human settlements and agricultural land
15 September 2023, 04:32 AM
Bangladesh sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Libya
Bangladesh has sent emergency relief goods as humanitarian assistance to flood victims in Libya
14 September 2023, 20:08 PM
Influential locals attack mobile court personnel
An executive magistrate and at least four police personnel were injured after influential locals attacked a mobile court team on their way back after eviction at Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram this afternoon
14 September 2023, 16:31 PM
Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal 3
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain closed to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice
14 September 2023, 13:16 PM
Climate change takes heavy toll on mental health in Bangladesh
As Ripon Mondal's family try to recover from the drought that ruined their watermelon crop in central Bangladesh last year, the 19-year-old college student fears that his father's financial worries are just the tip of the iceberg
14 September 2023, 06:24 AM
If rivers die, we can’t survive
Specific and immediate efforts are required to save the rivers in Mymensingh, said speakers at a workshop yesterday.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Involve indigenous groups: JS body
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recommended involving the indigenous community in conserving forests, biodiversity, and combating climate change, by utilizing their valuable experience and knowledge.
13 September 2023, 18:00 PM
6 Bangladeshis die in Libya floods
At least six Bangladeshis died in Libya after Storm Daniel and subsequent flood hit the North African country’s eastern part recently, the Bangladesh embassy in Tripoli said in a Facebook post today
13 September 2023, 14:27 PM
Colombia deadliest country for green activists in 2022: report
Environmental activist murders doubled in Colombia last year, making it the most dangerous country in the world for those trying to protect the planet, a watchdog said Tuesday
13 September 2023, 02:48 AM
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region
An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Philippine islands region today
12 September 2023, 13:27 PM
California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster
12 September 2023, 04:11 AM
Gas supply to remain halted in parts of Narayanganj for 12 hours tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for 12 hours tomorrow in different areas of Narayanganj, including Rupganj, for emergency pipeline replacement work.
11 September 2023, 09:39 AM
Rescues underway in flood-hit Greek towns as toll rises to 11
Firefighters backed by the army were rescuing hundreds of people Saturday in villages in central Greece blocked off by floods, as the toll rose to 11 dead
10 September 2023, 02:32 AM
Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000
Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped
9 September 2023, 16:14 PM
Morocco earthquake: No Bangladeshis harmed
Says Bangladesh Embassy in Rabat
9 September 2023, 14:40 PM