Efforts on for int’l bidding within a month for gas exploration: energy secy

Energy Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder today said the government has planned to invite international bidding for offshore hydrocarbon exploration within a month
9 August 2023, 11:46 AM

Met office forecasts rains in eight divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains across the country in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
9 August 2023, 07:10 AM

Chattogram Division: Flood, rain keep wreaking havoc

Floods have brought much of Chattogram division to a standstill, leaving thousands of residents without access to safe water, electricity, and mobile phone networks.
8 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Experts blame import-dependent fuel supply policy for gas crisis

Speakers at a webinar today said that the country's current gas crisis is a result of the government's excessive interest in import-dependent fuel supply policy
8 August 2023, 16:58 PM

Flash floods halt Cox’s Bazar's road link with other parts

After Bandarban, road communication of Cox’s Bazar with the other parts of the country has been snapped since morning amid incessant rain and the onrush of water from the hilly region, leading to flash floods at different points
8 August 2023, 12:05 PM

How rain turns into destructive floods

Catastrophic floodwaters can topple houses, sweep away cars like matchboxes and turn basements into death traps within minutes. Time and again, nature demonstrates its overwhelming force, and we're at its mercy
8 August 2023, 08:17 AM

July hottest month on record: EU climate observatory

July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, the European Union's climate observatory confirmed Tuesday
8 August 2023, 06:54 AM

Army deployed to tackle flood, landslide in Ctg, Bandarban

The army has been deployed to tackle the ongoing flood and landslide situation in Chattogram and Bandarban..Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed of the development in a press release issued today.
8 August 2023, 06:47 AM

Threat of landslides in hilly region as 'very heavy rain' forecast

Under the Influence of active monsoon, heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (89mm or more) rainfall is likely to occur at places over the country in the 24 hours from 9:00m today.
8 August 2023, 06:20 AM

Torrential rain pounds southeast

At least six people, including four Rohingyas, were killed in three landslides in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban yesterday as heavy rain continues to batter the southeastern region.    
7 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Landslides kill 6 in Cox's Bazar, Bandarban

At least 6 people including four from the Rohingya community were killed in three separate landslides in Bandarban and Cox's Bazar today
7 August 2023, 16:01 PM

All Ctg schools to be closed tomorrow due to excessive rain

All public and private schools in Chattogram city will be closed tomorrow due to the excessive rainfall that has caused severe waterlogging in the port city.
7 August 2023, 11:09 AM

Deep convection over Bay, maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as deep convection is continuing over the North Bay due to strong monsoon.
7 August 2023, 09:34 AM

Heavy rain, flood, power outage disrupt life in Bandarban

Incessant rainfall in the last few days has led to flooding in many areas across Bandarban
7 August 2023, 09:00 AM

Three-quarters of children in South Asia face extreme heat: UN

Three-quarters of children in South Asia are already facing dangerously high temperatures, the highest level worldwide, as the impact of climate change grows, the United Nations warned Monday.
7 August 2023, 06:05 AM

Waterlogging in Chattogram worsening by the day

Unloading of goods from larger vessels at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port remains suspended due to rough seas since Friday, while trade at the Khatunganj-Chaktai wholesale hub has dropped significantly.
6 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Heavy downpour: Landslides injure 6 in Bandarban

Six people were injured in hill slides triggered by heavy rains for five consecutive days in Bandarban
6 August 2023, 15:23 PM

Power generation on the rise as rainwater swells Kaptai lake

Water level in Rangamati's Kaptai Lake is rising due to heavy rainfall for the past four days, resulting in a significant increase in power generation..Currently, all five units of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant (KHPP) are is operation
6 August 2023, 14:42 PM

Heavy rain inundates parts of Bandarban; 165 mm rainfall recorded in 24hrs

Several areas of Bandarban district have been inundated due to continuous rainfall in the past two days.
6 August 2023, 11:14 AM

Take steps to improve air quality, promote renewable energy: speakers

The government needs to promote renewable energy to improve the country's air quality, especially in cities and other urban areas, said speakers at a press conference today
5 August 2023, 14:50 PM