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Nepal-Tibet updates: 750 bodies recovered so far; missing over 3,000
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Rain likely to continue for five days
30 August 2026
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Rangamati hanging bridge submerged as Kaptai Lake rises
29 August 2026
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Rainfall likely to continue over next 5 days: BMD
29 August 2026
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Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing
29 August 2026
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 616: police
29 August 2026
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28 August 2026
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Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake overflow threat eases, death toll 579
28 August 2026
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28 August 2026
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Severe cyclone likely to hit India, Pakistan on Thursday
A storm off India's west coast has strengthened to become a powerful cyclone and could hit India's western state of Gujarat and southern parts of Pakistan this week, the weather department said..The cyclone, named Biparjoy, is expected to make landfall on Thursday afternoon between Mandvi
12 June 2023
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.
12 June 2023
Elephant shot dead in Cox’s Bazar
An elephant was shot dead in Chakaria Upazila of Coxs's Bazar yesterday morning
11 June 2023
No plans to narrow Jamuna river: WDB tells HC
The government today informed the High Court that it has no plans to narrow the Jamuna river
11 June 2023
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
Power supply to return to normalcy very soon: Mannan
Planning Minister MA Mannan today said power supply will return to normalcy very soon as the government is working sincerely to produce electricity in the country
10 June 2023
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
10 June 2023
6 coal-laden vessels leave Indonesia for Payra
Power plant likely to resume production on June 26
10 June 2023
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
10 June 2023
26,620 tonnes of coal for Rampal power plant reaches Mongla
A Chinese-flagged ship carrying 26,620 tonnes of coal for Rampal Power Plant in Bagerhat has arrived at Mongla port
10 June 2023
More rain likely throughout country; 100mm rainfall recorded in Hatia
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted more rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
9 June 2023
Maritime ports asked to hoist Signal 3
The country’s maritime ports have been advised to hoist the local cautionary signal 3 as deep convection is taking place over the North Bay, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department today
8 June 2023
World Oceans Day: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
UN chief calls for greater action to protect oceans
8 June 2023
A ‘once-in-200 years’ heat wave caught Southeast Asia off guard
Every day, commuters travelling to work on countless mopeds or motorbike taxis dropping off everything from parcels to cooked food and clients crisscross the congested city of Hanoi in Vietnam
8 June 2023
More rain or thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
8 June 2023
Power supply from Adani plant resumes
Power supply from India's Adani Power Plant, which was disrupted after a part of its transmission line in Chapainawabganj tripped, resumed early today
8 June 2023
Drizzle brings some relief in parts of Dhaka
A light rain soaked parts of Dhaka city this morning, offering city dwellers some relief amid the intense ongoing heatwave
8 June 2023
Plastic waste a threat to soil fertility
Plastic pollution is deteriorating the germination capacity of soil by killing larvae, microbes and earthworms that enriches the soil’s fertility, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
7 June 2023
Electricity problem to improve in 10-15 days: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said more electricity will be added to the national grid within the next 10-15 days ending the ongoing power crisis.."We have been compelled to make load-shedding ....I can realise the sufferings of the people. We've been trying our best. Some 500 more me
7 June 2023
Tripped line halts power supply from Adani
A part of India’s Adani Power Plant’s transmission line in Bangladesh tripped today around 2:30pm, halting supply from the power plant..PDB spokesperson Shameem Hasan said the issue of the transmission line has been fixed. .“The plant will resume its operation around 11:00pm tonight,
7 June 2023