Aftershock hits Caracas as rescue efforts enter critical hours in Venezuela
7 hour(s) ago
Natural disaster
‘My little son cries through the night’: Load shedding torments Chattogram families
8 hour(s) ago
Energy
Factories count losses as power cuts intensify in Gazipur
9 hour(s) ago
Energy
BMD issues lightning, thundershower alerts for 6 districts
29 June 2026, 11:43 AM
Weather
Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500
29 June 2026, 08:25 AM
Natural disaster
Two power plant shutdowns triggered load shedding: Energy minister
28 June 2026, 22:00 PM
Parliament
Langurs of Maheshpur: Forests vanish, hunger grows for 200 black-faced langurs
28 June 2026, 20:05 PM
Wild Life
Endangered slow loris rescued
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Venezuela quakes kill 1,400 as time running out to find survivors
28 June 2026, 01:17 AM
Natural disaster
Endangered Bengal slow loris rescued while wandering into Chattogram neighbourhood
27 June 2026, 13:36 PM
Wild Life
Hurrah for Sherpur’s bird lovers
Established in 2018, the Sherpur Bird Conservation Society (SBCS), a collective of 17 volunteers, has been working towards monitoring local and migratory birds in different areas of the district.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Hakaluki’s deforestation dilemma
Illegally cutting down various species of aquatic trees, especially in the Hijal-Karach area, has posed a serious threat to the ecosystem at Hakaluki Haor, one of the country’s largest natural water bodies.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Good-looking Birds
We all have our notion of “good-looking” when it comes to people. This idea extends to other creatures.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM
JU’s resident snake rescuers
When one becomes aware of the presence of snakes, colour drains from their face out of fear, while only the courageous few prepare for defense with sticks -- aiming for the kill.
22 December 2021, 18:00 PM
New study finds plastic in 'clean' air
From Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, microplastics are everywhere – even high in the Earth’s troposphere where wind speeds allow them to travel vast distances, a study showed Tuesday.
21 December 2021, 16:45 PM
Elephant killing must be stopped: Environment minister
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said elephant killing must be stopped at any cost.
21 December 2021, 15:14 PM
Plastic menace worsening
Bangladesh’s plastic consumption in urban areas tripled in the 15 years to 2020, found a World Bank study, in what can be viewed as a setback for the government’s efforts to beat plastic pollution.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
‘How do people in Dhaka sleep with the non-stop honking?’
Sound pollution is increasing day by day but it has remained unchecked, Environment Minister Shahab Uddin said today.
20 December 2021, 12:16 PM
Plastic use in Bangladesh tripled in 15 years: World Bank
Bangladesh’s annual per capita plastic consumption in urban areas tripled to nine kg in 2020 from three kg in 2005, according to a report by the World Bank.
20 December 2021, 06:39 AM
BSCIC wants 214 acres of Sal forest
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation is looking to turn 214 acres of Madhupur Sal Forest into an industrial park.
19 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Summit closes Madhabdi plant as govt power deal expires
The Summit Power has closed its gas-fired Madhabdi Power Plant Unit-2 as the plant’s power purchase agreement with the government has expired.
19 December 2021, 07:03 AM
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Andaman in Bay of Bengal
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Bay of Bengal today. The quake struck at 3:19 am (UTC), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
19 December 2021, 05:34 AM
Death toll in Philippines typhoon now 112
The governor of an island province in the central Philippines said Sunday at least 63 people died in the devastation wrought by Typhoon Rai in more than half of the towns that managed to contact him, bringing the death toll in the strongest typhoon to batter the country this year to at least 112.
19 December 2021, 04:17 AM
Philippines typhoon leaves 19 dead, many homes roofless
A powerful typhoon left at least 19 people dead, knocked down power and communications in entire provinces and wrought widespread destruction mostly in the central Philippines, officials said Saturday. A governor said her island province has been “leveled to the ground.”
18 December 2021, 06:35 AM
Gone with erosion
Four months ago, Nesar Uddin (65) had a homestead, arable land and an orchard. But now there exists nothing. Nesar along with his seven-member family has taken shelter on the land of others. The family is now passing their days amid hardship and starvation.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Cooking stove the killer
Smoke from cooking stoves that burn coal, wood, dung, and crop residues caused the deaths of almost 18,000 people in Bangladesh in 2017, according to a global study.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM
HC issues status quo on earth filing, construction in Gazipur Loblong canal
The High Court today issued an order of status quo on the earth filing, encroachment and construction of embankment and structures in Loblong Khal (canal) at Gazipur’s Kapasia.
15 December 2021, 15:48 PM
Bangladesh bans air rifles to stop poaching of vulnerable birds
Bangladesh banned air rifles today to stop poachers killing vulnerable wildlife, including flocks of migratory birds that fly all the way from Siberia seeking warmer winter climates.
15 December 2021, 14:57 PM
HC orders govt to demolish 14 brick kilns in Hori, Bhadra rivers
The High Court today directed the government to demolish and evict 14 illegal brick kilns constructed within the boundaries of Bhadra and Hori Rivers in Khulna and submit a compliance report before 60 days.
14 December 2021, 14:14 PM
All over again?
Dismantling work of Crystal Gold, the ship that has remained stranded on Chattogram’s Parki Beach since 2017, started on the beach yesterday.
11 December 2021, 18:00 PM