At Summer Davos, PM Tarique pitches Bangladesh as a future climate-resilience leader
23 June 2026, 22:05 PM
Climate Change
Gulf states ‘dragging their feet’ as migrant workers face deadly heat: HRW
23 June 2026, 21:41 PM
Middle East
4.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, nearby areas
22 June 2026, 22:01 PM
Natural disaster
Titas consumers to face low gas pressure until June 25
22 June 2026, 20:51 PM
Energy
Domestic fuel prices may fall if global rates ease: Energy minister
22 June 2026, 17:44 PM
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
‘Japan can play a vital role in renewable energy’
FBCCI president says
23 July 2023, 12:18 PM
Mild heatwave may continue in Dhaka, Rajshahi and 2 other districts
Mild heatwave sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Panchagarh, Moulvibazar and Feni districts may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said today.
23 July 2023, 09:34 AM
12 killed, 40 missing in Afghanistan flash flood
At least 12 people were killed and up to 40 more are missing following a flash flood caused by torrential rain in central Afghanistan, a government spokesman said Sunday
23 July 2023, 07:49 AM
Nature quest: Fluttering fish
Around 15-20 feet deep in the Saint Martin’s Island, these Eight-banded butterfly fish were spotted foraging for food – coral polyps. Popular marine corallivores, butterfly fish have around 129 species and are found mostly on the reefs of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans.
21 July 2023, 04:26 AM
Govt rises transmission, distribution charges for gas companies
The government has increased the transmission and distribution charges for gas companies
20 July 2023, 15:43 PM
16 killed in landslide in India, dozens missing
At least 16 people were killed Thursday after a landslide smashed into their village in India's Maharashtra state, officials said, with locals fearing the toll could rise significantly
20 July 2023, 13:21 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rain in Dhaka and seven other divisions over the 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
20 July 2023, 07:03 AM
Teesta Erosion: Lives upended, homes swept away
“We had a home and four bighas of arable land, all of which got washed away on Sunday. Now, we have become homeless and landless,” said Koushulya Rani as she broke into tears.
19 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Extreme heat scorches Europe, world
Swathes of Europe baked Tuesday in a heatwave trailed by wildfires and health warnings, as parts of Asia and the United States also suffered under extreme weather
19 July 2023, 03:01 AM
No damage as magnitude 6.8 quake shakes Central America
The quake was registered at 6:22 pm (0222 GMT) in the Pacific Ocean
19 July 2023, 02:55 AM
Rooppur NPP not to get fuel supply until all necessary inspections completed
Russian contractor of Rooppur Nuclear Power Project said that it will not supply fuel to the plant until all necessary inspections and scheduled procedures are completed
18 July 2023, 16:45 PM
Mercury hits new highs as heat waves scorch the globe
Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort
18 July 2023, 03:33 AM
Flood situation in North: Some areas remain inundated
Flood water has started receding in five districts, leaving people in the areas in distress as their houses and crop fields remain inundated.
17 July 2023, 18:00 PM
South Korea flood death toll rises to 39
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday blamed authorities' failure to follow disaster response rules as the death toll from days of torrential rain grew to 39, including a dozen people found dead in a submerged underpass
17 July 2023, 03:34 AM
A ‘Bhalobashar Neer’ for birds
The chirping sound of baby birds waiting in nests made out of earthen pots -- this is what people are welcomed to when they visit the additional police superintendent’s office in Moulvibazar Sadar circle.
16 July 2023, 18:00 PM
9,930 MW from renewable sources in pipeline: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the generation of 9,930 MW of electricity from renewable sources is in the pipeline in Bangladesh
16 July 2023, 15:14 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely across the country
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rain or thundershowers across the country in 24 hours from 9:00am today
16 July 2023, 07:40 AM
Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Alaskan peninsula: USGS
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska peninsula late Saturday local time, triggering a tsunami warning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said
16 July 2023, 07:37 AM
Record heatwaves sweep the world, from US to Japan via Europe
Tens of millions were battling dangerously high temperatures in the United States on Saturday as record heat forecasts hung over Europe and Japan, in the latest example of the threat from global warming
16 July 2023, 01:52 AM
Floods in the North: Cries for help getting louder
The flood affected people in the north are struggling with limited to no access to food, water, and shelter.
15 July 2023, 18:00 PM