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Natural disaster
Dhaka, other divisions may see light to moderate rain
Due to active monsoon, people in all eight divisions might see light to moderate rain or thundershowers in 24 hours starting at 9:00am today.
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of aftershocks and possible damage
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10 trees must be planted for one chopped tree: HC
The High Court yesterday (Wednesday) said if a tree is chopped, around 10 trees must be planted.
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Activists urge ADB to stop financing Rupsha power plant
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UNDP Bangladesh, H&M join hands to tackle climate change
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Summit gets govt nod to set up country's 3rd floating LNG terminal
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Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka and other divisions: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and seven other divisions as the monsoon is fairly active over the country and moderate over north Bay
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5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts India, Pakistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck parts of India and Pakistan this afternoon, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre
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Rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers in all divisions, including Dhaka, in the 24 hours starting from 9:00am today.
13 June 2023, 09:02 AM
Exploring disaster risk reduction in Sundarbans
With an aim to explore pathways for achieving disaster risk reduction in the Sundarbans delta through adaptive mechanisms, SAJIDA Foundation and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) collaboratively organised the inauguration workshop of "ENGAGE: Eliciting Needs-based Grassroots Action through Cross-Group Engagement" yesterday
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Severe cyclone likely to hit India, Pakistan on Thursday
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Rain likely as monsoon sets over Bangladesh
The monsoon is fairly active and rain is likely to occur across the country, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its weather forecast today.
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Elephant shot dead in Cox’s Bazar
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Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka and other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9:00am today.
11 June 2023, 10:10 AM
Power supply to return to normalcy very soon: Mannan
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80 ponds restored in Sundarbans to meet freshwater demand
The Forest Department has re-excavated about 80 ponds in the Sundarbans aiming to ensure freshwater for wildlife
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Greta Thunberg graduates high school with last school strike
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in her last School Strike for Climate to mark her graduation from high school on Friday
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