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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earthquake: Cracks appear on Comilla University halls

Resident engineer says no structural damage
2 December 2023

7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines

Tsunami feared in Philippines and Japan
2 December 2023

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

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

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

At least 76 RMG workers injured in Cumilla

At least 76 garment workers were injured when they tried to rush to exit the factory building in Chauddagram of Cumilla after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning
2 December 2023

Dhaka’s air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
2 December 2023

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Bangladesh this morning.
2 December 2023

Climate Change: Put victims in charge of fighting impact

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the global leaders convening in Dubai for the COP28 climate summit to put the climate change victims in charge of fighting its impact.
1 December 2023

UN chief, COP28 president clash over fossil fuels’ future

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future without fossil fuels, saying there was no other way to curb global warming.
1 December 2023

‘Calm yet fierce determination’

The opening session of COP28 on Thursday started with an outpouring of remembrance and respect for Saleemul Huq and Pete Betts, two climate activists who passed away in October.
1 December 2023

Bangladesh now has 204 'green' factories in RMG sector

One more Bangladeshi factory gets green building certification
1 December 2023