Barapukuria Unit-3 resumes power generation after 7 months
11 hour(s) ago
Energy
Power generation hits record 17,200MW amid 400MW load-shedding
11 hour(s) ago
Energy
BGFCL starts drilling Kamta-2 well to boost gas supply
20 May 2026, 20:05 PM
Energy
Mother elephant dies after being shot in the eye in Cox’s Bazar
19 May 2026, 00:56 AM
Wildlife
Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Wildlife
Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata beach
16 May 2026, 19:06 PM
Natural resources
Three killed in lightning strikes in two districts
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Natural disaster
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan
15 May 2026, 20:37 PM
World
Bangladesh, US sign deal on energy cooperation
15 May 2026, 11:12 AM
Energy
The gaze of wonder
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Heavy rains kill at least 47 in Nepal, block roads
Hundreds of people die every year in landslides and flash floods that are common in Nepal
5 October 2025, 06:26 AM
White Kashful blooms transform Brahmaputra into living canvas
Families, friends, couples gather to enjoy gentle breeze, boat rides, serene riverside scenery
5 October 2025, 06:18 AM
Parking ban in Lawachhara: A win for wildlife, a headache for visitors
The Forest Department has recently imposed a restriction on parking vehicles of visitors in Lawachhara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar.
3 October 2025, 19:45 PM
Crocodile attack sparks fear among fishers in the Sundarbans
The recent death of a fisherman in a crocodile attack in the Sundarbans has triggered fear among locals, who are demanding stronger safety measures before venturing into the rivers and canals of the mangrove forest.
3 October 2025, 19:45 PM
Eastern coast sinking faster as sea level rises
Bangladesh’s eastern coast, a key zone for development activities, is sinking faster than the central and western coasts amid rising sea levels, posing threats to infrastructure, vast swathes of farmland and the livelihoods of millions of people, warns a new study.
3 October 2025, 18:25 PM
The flower hopper…
A Common Mormon drinks nectar from a peacock flower, locally known as Radhachura, in Rajshahi city.
2 October 2025, 18:28 PM
Holidaymakers defy rain and rough seas
There was hardly any space to step foot at Sugandha Beach in Cox's Bazar yesterday as it was packed with holidaymakers. Some played in the sand, some dived into the sea, while others enjoyed horse riding or jet-ski rides. Smiles and joy were visible on every face as a light drizzle added to the thrill.
2 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Fisher killed in crocodile attack in Sundarbans
Body recovered after 7 hours from Karamjal canal
1 October 2025, 20:09 PM
Heavy rains to continue countrywide
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur across the country for 72 hours starting from 9:00am yesterday, warned the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
1 October 2025, 18:11 PM
Children at the heart of Bangladesh’s new climate commitment
According to Unicef, the move signals a "transformative shift" in climate policy, positioning young people as drivers of change
1 October 2025, 14:12 PM
More rain likely
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in places across Bangladesh, including Dhaka
1 October 2025, 13:50 PM
Dhaka records highest 206mm rainfall in 24 hours
Rainwater inundated several roads in Dhaka, disrupting movement
1 October 2025, 06:18 AM
8-ft-long python rescued from Rangamati town, released in Kaptai National Park
The python got entangled in a net
30 September 2025, 13:10 PM
Vietnam evacuates 30,000 ahead of Typhoon Bualoi
Vietnam said it evacuated almost 30,000 residents from coastal areas on Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi hit the country's steel-producing central belt
29 September 2025, 03:23 AM
Pollution crisis puts children’s health at risk
Bangladesh is grappling with alarming levels of air and noise pollution and electronic waste, all of which pose serious health risks to children, experts cautioned at an event yesterday..They were speaking at the launch of a new handbook on Children’s Health and the Environment at CIRDAP i
28 September 2025, 00:59 AM
Buriganga runs pitch-dark even in monsoon
Even at the peak of monsoon, the Buriganga water remains almost pitch-dark at Doleshwar point in Dhaka’s Shyampur area.
27 September 2025, 18:00 PM
3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Jashore, nearby areas
The epicentre was in Monirampur upazila
27 September 2025, 10:33 AM
Low pressure at bay: Ports asked to raise cautionary signal 3
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and turned into a well-marked low.
26 September 2025, 19:55 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh: Met office
Dhaka expected to experience scattered rain or thundershowers
26 September 2025, 05:52 AM
Winged warriors
Faridpur’s wetlands came alive in a flash of wings and water as a Bronze-winged Jacana lunged at an Indian Pond Heron, fiercely defending its vulnerable chicks hidden among the floating leaves.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM