Bangladesh Metrological Department today (June 16, 2022) forecasted light to moderate rains or thundershowers in parts of the country in 24 hours, starting from 9:00 am today.

The flood situation in Sylhet and Sunamganj has worsened for excessive torrential rain in the districts and India’s Meghalaya and Assam.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the people to join a nationwide campaign of tree plantation during this monsoon to make the country greener.

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the ‘moderate’ zone today following seasonal rains in different parts of the country.

It is the beach holiday you have been waiting for. You have your swimming gear ready, and the waves crashing upon the Kolatoli beach in Cox’s Bazar are calling out.

About 35,000 people of 49 villages in Kurigram’s Roumari have been suffering from shortage of drinking water and food since flood hit the upazila on June 11.

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (June 14, 2022) in parliament blamed the excessive number of trees in rural areas and said they are a hindrance to uninterrupted power supply even though, according to the junior minister, there is no deficit of electricity production as per the country’s demand.

Dhaka dwellers saw slight improvement in air quality this morning after last night’s rain.

Low lying areas in Sirajganj and adjoining Chalanbeel have been flooded as water level is rising in the Jamuna river along with Fulzore, Kortoa, Boral and other connective rivers of the district.

Heavily pregnant Sonari toils under the burning sun in fields dotted with bright yellow melons in Jacobabad, which last month became the hottest city on Earth.

More than 100 million Americans are being warned to stay indoors -- if possible -- as high temperatures and humidity settle in over states stretching through parts of the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes and east to the Carolinas.

The High Court today issued a rule asking the authorities of government why shouldn’t the failure to protect Mohadeo River in Netrakona which was severely damaged by sand mining be declared illegal and against the interest of people.

Reddish water from upstream in Assam, India, has been flowing into the rivers of Rowmari upazila in Kurigram resulting in flooding at 30 villages across three unions.

A mild heat wave may sweep some areas in the country’s southwest, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department bulletin, which will remain valid for 24 hours till 9:00am today.

Twenty one people, who got affected in elephant attack under Cox's Bazar Forest Division (North), have received monetary compensation worth Tk 7,45,000 from Forest Department today (June 11, 2022).

The proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year does not outline a roadmap for reducing gas imports by increasing domestic production.

To conserve the country’s biodiversity, efforts must be taken to protect the forests of Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT), said speakers at a seminar.

Air pollution still remains one of the top-most challenges for Bangladesh. Dhaka has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world.

To conserve the country’s biodiversity, efforts must be taken to protect the forests of Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) which is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots, and is also a part of the Indo-Barma biodiversity hotspot, speakers told a seminar today (June 8, 2022).

Air pollution still remains one of the top-most challenges for Bangladesh. Capital city Dhaka has been ranked as the second most polluted city in the world.