Cyclone may hit Bangladesh coast at 93kmph on Oct 25: IMD

The Indian meteorological department (IMD) provided a forecast an hour ago saying that a potential cyclone-storm is likely to hit some parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts with around 93 kmph wind speed on October 25.
21 October 2022, 09:11 AM

Chattogram Zoo gets 6 new kangaroos and 6 llamas

Six kangaroos and six llamas have been imported to Chattogram zoo from Holland.
21 October 2022, 06:38 AM

Cyclonic storm likely to reach coast on Oct 25

A low-pressure area formed over North Andaman Sea, adjoining areas of South Andaman Sea and southeast of the Bay of Bengal is likely to
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

The Russian problem of new US nuclear power industry

US firms developing a new generation of small nuclear power plants to help cut carbon emissions have a big problem: only one company sells the fuel they need, and it's Russian.
20 October 2022, 13:57 PM

Rooppur Power Plant to get high-powered nuclear reactors: Rosatom DG

Rooppur Power Plant to get high-powered nuclear reactors: Rosatom DG
20 October 2022, 10:46 AM

Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards: DNCC among best climate projects

Dhaka North City Corporation has been recognised among the World’s Best Climate Projects at the C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards 2022.
20 October 2022, 10:39 AM

Cyclonic storm may reach Bangladesh-West Bengal coasts by Oct 25: IMD

The Indian Met Department today (October 20, 2022) said the potential cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal is likely to recurve and reach Bangladesh-West Bengal coasts by October 25.
20 October 2022, 08:45 AM

Dollar shortage, rising inflation among 7 crises affecting Bangladesh: CPD

Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.
20 October 2022, 06:39 AM

Production resumes at Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant Unit-5

Power generation at the Unit-5 of Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant resumed last night (October 19, 2022) around 11pm after eight days of suspension.
20 October 2022, 06:23 AM

Gas Crisis: No end to plight anytime soon

The acute gas crisis, which has been plaguing the industrial sector and households, is unlikely to see a drastic improvement anytime soon.
20 October 2022, 02:00 AM

Schools: worst victims of Jamuna erosion

During an unlikely time, the Jamuna has swelled up and in turn devoured homesteads, croplands and schools in Chowhali upazila of Sirajganj in the last one week.
19 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Oil import for 2023: BPC gets nod to buy 54 lakh tonnes

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs yesterday granted Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation permission to import 54 lakh tonnes of oil next year in a bid to secure supply of the key commodity amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and geopolitical tension.
19 October 2022, 18:00 PM

2 arrested for razing hills in Chattogram

A team of the Department of Environment (DoE) today (October 19, 2022) arrested two people for razing hills and damaging the ecosystem in Chattogram.
19 October 2022, 13:03 PM

Dhaka in list of 20 most unsustainable megacities

Dhaka is one of the 20 most unsustainable megacities in the world, as per a new climate report.
19 October 2022, 06:15 AM

PM opens installation of 2nd reactor at Rooppur nuke plant

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 19, 2022) inaugurated the installation of the second and final reactor at the country's first Rooppur nuclear power plant.
19 October 2022, 05:26 AM

Solar power the saviour

Bangladesh could generate 6,500 megawatts of solar electricity in the next three years if the country invests $11 billion in solar instead of importing LNG from the spot market at the same cost, said global energy think-tank Ember.
19 October 2022, 02:30 AM

A Rooppur milestone

The second and final reactor of the Rooppur power plant will be installed today -- marking the most important development in the construction of the country’s first nuclear power-source.
18 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Taking steps for food, energy security: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh remains prudent in taking precautionary measures on two key fronts -- food and energy security -- to deal with the challenges ahead due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
18 October 2022, 18:00 PM

PM to inaugurate reactor pressure vessel installation at Rooppur Power Plant Unit-2

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the installation of a reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of the 2,400 MW Rooppur nuclear power plant (RNPP) on Wednesday amid high enthusiasm for the country’s maiden nuclear power plant, officials say.
18 October 2022, 15:36 PM

Steel mill in Ctg fined Tk 1 lakh for emitting industrial smoke

A mobile court today (October 18, 2022) fined a steel mill at Baizid Bostami Road in Chattogram Tk one lakh for emitting industrial smoke in the open air which poses a serious health hazard.
18 October 2022, 14:57 PM