Govt resets fuel sales commission for petrol pump owners

The government has re-fixed the commission rates on fuel sales for petrol pump owners and transport fares for tank-lorries
26 September 2023

Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record: US data

The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed Monday
26 September 2023

Over 1,000 families marooned

Following downpour in the last two days, swelled up rivers have inundated the low-lying areas in Dinajpur Sadar upazila and in the vicinity of the district town, leaving over 1,000 families marooned amid flash flood
25 September 2023

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours from 9:00am today.
25 September 2023

DSCC issues show cause notices to 4 officials

Dhaka South City Corporation has issued show-cause notices to four officials for failing to solve the waterlogging problem in the capital's New Market and surrounding areas within 24 hours of the end of Thursday night's heavy rain
24 September 2023

LPG cylinders being sold at Tk 100-200 more than fixed price: state minister

LPG cylinders are being sold at Tk 100-200 more than the prices fixed by the government, State minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today
24 September 2023

More rain likely over next 3 days; 179 mm rainfall recorded in Nilphamari

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that there may be more rain across the country, including Dhaka, over 72 hours from 9:00am today.
24 September 2023

'Our rivers, our responsibility'

Speakers stress coordination among govt agencies at event
23 September 2023

Rains likely to continue till September 25

Rains may continue in Dhaka and other parts of the country till September 25, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
23 September 2023

Heavy rain exposes city’s poor drainage

Thursday night’s incessant downpour has exposed the capital’s poor drainage system as different neighbourhoods remained waterlogged until last night.
22 September 2023

We expect major economies to do their fair share: PM

Prime Minister yesterday said that the Climate Vulnerable Forum's repeated calls for an equal distribution of climate finance between adaptation and mitigation have received little response
21 September 2023

Fuel oil arrears increasing due to dollar shortage

The payment of fuel oil prices is being delayed due to a dollar shortage, resulting in an increase in arrears, according to a parliamentary briefing yesterday
20 September 2023

Climate crisis ‘opened the gates to hell’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday told world leaders humanity’s addiction to fossil fuels had “opened the gates to hell” as he kicked off a climate meeting where leading polluters China and the United States were conspicuously absent.
20 September 2023

Earthquake rattles New Zealand's South Island

A strong earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, startling people but resulting in no reports of injury or damage
20 September 2023

Omera opens LPG distribution, sales centre in Bhasan Char

Omera Petroleum Limited, a leading LPG operator of the country, has opened its distribution and sales centre in Bhasan Char
19 September 2023

Nepal can be a source of clean energy for Bangladesh: FBCCI

FBCCI president says in meeting with Nepalese delegation
19 September 2023

Give Bangladesh takes initiative to protect coastal areas

Give Bangladesh Foundation (GBF) took the initiative to plant 3,000 trees in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira, a salinity-affected coastal area on Friday
18 September 2023

S Alam Group’s 1,320 MW Banshkhali coal-fired power plant starts operation

S Alam Group's 1,320 MW coal-fired SS Power Plant at Banshkhali in Chattogram started commercial operation today
18 September 2023

Gas supply to areas in N’ganj, Munshiganj to be suspended for 12hrs tomorrow

Gas supply will remain suspended for 12 hours in different areas of Narayanganj and Munshiganj districts tomorrow due to pipeline installation work.
18 September 2023