HC gives authorities 15 days to clear plastic waste from Buriganga riverbank
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Environment
Interview / Why Nepal wants China, US and India to pay climate compensation
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Natural Disaster
Nabaganga river erosion threatens Bardia Bazar, nearby homes in Narail
2 September 2026
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Natural Disaster
HC halts road construction on Cox’s Bazar beach dunes
2 September 2026
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Environment
Forecast / Hotter autumn, possible cyclone on the horizon
1 September 2026
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Weather
Nepal-Tibet updates: 750 bodies recovered so far; missing over 3,000
30 August 2026
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World
Rain likely to continue for five days
30 August 2026
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Weather
Rangamati hanging bridge submerged as Kaptai Lake rises
29 August 2026
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Weather
Rainfall likely to continue over next 5 days: BMD
29 August 2026
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Weather
Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing
29 August 2026
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World
Cartoonists tackling climate change through webcomics
The thermometer was touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the central Indian city of Nagpur as cartoonist Rohan Chakravarty spoke about how climate change influences his work.
27 October 2022
Rare Nilgai rescued in Chapainawabganj
A Nilgai Antelope was caught by locals in Barik Bazar area of Shibganj upazila yesterday.
26 October 2022
Cyclone Sitrang: 20 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard
Twenty Bangladeshi fishermen were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from the sea off Sagar Island near international maritime border line after their boats capsized due to Cyclone Sitrang.
26 October 2022
In photos: Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction
Cyclone Sitrang left a trail of destruction as it swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).
26 October 2022
Bangladesh to get 50MW electricity from Nepal
Nepal will initially supply 40-50 MW of electricity to Bangladesh, and supply will rise further after completion of a mega power project, said newly appointed Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari.
25 October 2022
Why was Met forecast way off the mark?
The special bulletin that Bangladesh Met Office issued on Monday morning had warned that Cyclone Sitrang would make landfall anytime between Monday midnight and Tuesday morning.
25 October 2022
Damage less than feared
The damage caused by Cyclone Sitrang was not as severe as was feared because the storm weakened as it neared the coast and made landfall during low tide, experts said.
25 October 2022
Over 50 buffaloes wash ashore at Sitakunda
More than 50 buffaloes have washed ashore at Sitakunda in Chittagong this afternoon (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022
Critically endangered 150kg Baghair being sold openly in Sylhet
A 150-kg Gangetic Goonch, commonly known as Baghair fish, is on display for sale at the traditional Lalbazar fish market in Sylhet city today (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022
Khulna DC, SP face contempt of court for failure to follow HC rule
The High Court today (October 25, 2022) issued a contempt of court rule against seven government officials including the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police of Khulna for not complying with its earlier order regarding demolishing illegal brick kilns constructed within the boundaries of Bhadra and Hori rivers in the district.
25 October 2022
Cyclone Sitrang: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall
Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).
25 October 2022
Sitrang damages 10,000 houses, 6,000 hectares of cropland
Mentioning that there is possibility of another cyclone in December, State Minister for the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directive to the Ministry in advance to take preparations for it.
25 October 2022
200 injured birds rescued from Shaheed Minar, secretariat areas after storm
Members of the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Forest Department have rescued 200 birds, injured during the storm in the capital last night (October 24, 2022)
25 October 2022
"World in first truly global energy crisis”
Tightening markets for liquefied natural gas (LNG) worldwide and major oil producers cutting supply have put the world in the middle of "the first truly global energy crisis", the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday.
25 October 2022
Launch service resumes across the country after 24hrs
Launch operations have resumed across the country this morning after 24 hours of suspension due to cyclone Sitrang.
25 October 2022
Cyclone Sitrang: Dhaka-Khulna, Dhaka-Barishal highways reopen after 10hrs
Transport movement on Dhaka-Khulna and Dhaka-Barishal highways resumed this morning (October 25, 2022), nearly 10 hours of suspension as uprooted trees blocked several stretches during Cyclone Sitrang.
25 October 2022
Sitrang whips through south and beyond
At least nine people died in six districts with eight of them crushed under tree branches and another under collapsed wall amid stormy weather as Cyclone Sitrang hit Bangladesh coast last night.
24 October 2022
Blows to Aman: First drought, now cyclone
Cyclone Sitrang, which hit the coastal districts early today, is likely to cause damage to the standing Aman paddy.
24 October 2022
Govt has no plans to halt power supply in daytime
Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud said the government has not taken any decision to halt power supply during the daytime.
24 October 2022
Disaster Warning: Radar station inactive for 4yrs
Due to technical problems, operations of Patuakhali’s Kalapara radar station have remained suspended for four whole years.
24 October 2022