3-month ban on fishing, tourism in Sundarbans begins June 1

A three-month ban on fishing and tourism in the Sundarbans will start from June 1 to ensure safe breeding space for the fish and wild animals.
28 May 2023, 12:45 PM

Dhaka's air world's most polluted this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 179 at 8:35am today
28 May 2023, 04:04 AM
27 May 2023, 15:44 PM

EU releases €2.5 million to support those affected by Cyclone Mocha

Following Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh, the European Commission has released €2.5 million in emergency humanitarian aid to address the most urgent needs of the affected population
26 May 2023, 20:11 PM

Brahmaputra runs dry in Mymensingh

Despite dredging efforts being underway since 2019, the Old Brahmaputra has failed to show any signs of the expected increase in its water levels.
26 May 2023, 18:00 PM

4 hornbill birds rescued in Ctg, 2 get 6 months

A mobile court sentenced two wildlife traffickers to six months in jail after four endangered hornbill birds were rescued from them in Chattogram's Banshkhali today..Banshkhali Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mahmudul Hasan, who led the mobile court, handed down the punishment to Md
26 May 2023, 16:50 PM

Rain likely in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and other divisions today

Dhaka and seven other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
26 May 2023, 09:32 AM

Lightning strikes kill 2 in Teknaf

Two people died after being struck by lightning in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar this morning
24 May 2023, 14:04 PM

Afternoon rain likely in Dhaka, thunderstorms in 20 districts

Following last night's showers, there may be more rain in Dhaka in the afternoon today, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its forecast.
24 May 2023, 06:32 AM

Blackstone wants to invest in solar energy in Bangladesh: Haas

American company Blackstone is seeking to invest in solar energy in Bangladesh as the world transitions to clean energy amid global warming and shortage of energy supplies caused by Russia-Ukraine war, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas yesterday.
23 May 2023, 12:59 PM

Cyclone-hit Myanmar, Bangladesh need $375m in aid: UN

The United Nations today said it needed $375 million in funding for millions of people affected by the cyclone that devastated parts of Myanmar and Bangladesh
23 May 2023, 11:34 AM

How temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius impacts billions

About 2 billion people will live in hazardous heat conditions by the end of the century if climate policies continue on their current trajectory, according to new research published in the Nature Sustainability journal
23 May 2023, 06:54 AM

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Dhaka and some other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
23 May 2023, 05:56 AM

Govt announces zero tolerance against wildlife crimes: Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said that the government announced zero tolerance policy against wildlife related crimes.."Wildlife Crime Control Unit is working diligently to create public awareness for the purpose of wildlife conservation in differen
22 May 2023, 13:26 PM

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other parts of country

Dhaka and other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9:00 am..“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal an
22 May 2023, 11:07 AM

Gas supply from floating LNG terminals restored after 9 days

Full-scale gas supply from one of the Moheshkhali floating LNG terminals, which remained closed since May 11 due to the impact of Cyclone Mocha, has resumed
21 May 2023, 13:13 PM

Police bar protesters from going to Nagar Bhaban

Around 200 people, protesting Dhaka South City Corporation's move to cut down trees on the capital's Saat Masjid Road, gathered in Bangabazar intersection after police stopped them from marching to Nagar Bhaban around noon today
21 May 2023, 06:42 AM

Everest is turning 'dry, rocky'

Mount Everest is losing snow and turning "dry and rocky", British climber Kenton Cool, who made his 17th ascent of the world’s highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner, said today.
20 May 2023, 15:57 PM

7.1-magnitude quake strikes east of New Caledonia

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday in the Pacific Ocean to the east of New Caledonia, the US Geological Survey said, a day after a major quake hit the same area
20 May 2023, 02:49 AM

Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

Myanmar's military-controlled media said on Friday 145 people were killed when Cyclone Mocha hit the country this week, in stark contrast to reports from rights groups and residents who fear hundreds may have died.
19 May 2023, 14:30 PM