Environment

No Bangladeshi casualties reported in Nepal landslides: Embassy

Star Online Report

8 HOUR(s) • Natural Disaster

'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood

Reuters, Kathmandu

27 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Nepal says 468 tourists, mainly foreigners, out of contact after floods

AFP, Kathmandu, Nepal

27 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Explainer / Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know

AFP

26 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Bangladesh ready to help Nepal with relief, rescue efforts after deadly floods, mudslides: Foreign ministry

BSS, Dhaka

26 August 2026 • Diplomacy

Rain forecast across country, temperatures may fall slightly

Star Online Report

26 August 2026 • Weather

After 12 days away, elephants Samrat and Niharkoli return to Gazipur Safari Park

Our Correspondent, Gazipur

25 August 2026 • Wildlife

According to the Forest Department, the rescued the endangered turtles included Indian softshell turtles, locally known as “sundhi kachim”, and spotted pond turtles, locally known as “kori kaitta”. Photo: Star

250 endangered turtles rescued from alleged trafficking in Bhola

Our Correspondent, Barishal

25 August 2026 • Wildlife

Strong winds of up to 60 kmph may hit six regions: BMD

Star Online Report

25 August 2026 • Weather

Venezuela quake death toll surpasses 6,500

AFP

25 August 2026 • Natural Disaster

Markets to switch off decorative lights, keep AC at 25°C or above

Agreement reached with energy ministry to implement conservation measures at shopping malls and commercial establishments

15 March 2026

Over 500 structures cleared from Sugandha Beach in Cox's Bazar after 20 years of encroachment

Traders dismantle shops following ultimatum as authorities begin large-scale drive to reclaim beach areas

15 March 2026

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country

15 March 2026

Govt lifts fuel rationing as new shipments arrive

Restrictions eased to ensure smooth Eid travel, support farmers

15 March 2026

Govt likely to relax fuel purchase caps from today

Move aimed at easing Eid travel

15 March 2026

Rooppur set to begin production process April 7

Power supply to national grid expected within July

14 March 2026

Microplastics detected in Sutang river; up to 46.6 particles per litre: Study

Fish of the Habiganj river carry 1.7 microplastic particles on average, it says

14 March 2026

Air pollution driving up respiratory diseases

The outdoor department of the country’s premier respiratory treatment facility in the capital’s Mohakhali was so packed with patients that staffers were struggling to manage the crowd.

14 March 2026

Smoke fills the air we breathe

Smoke from burning garbage at the Matuail and Amin Bazar landfills often blankets Dhaka’s sky, underscoring how poor waste management has become a major driver of the city’s air pollution.

14 March 2026

Two units at Ashuganj Power Station shut down after grid fault

Technical glitch in Ashuganj-Bhulta transmission line cuts around 570MW from national grid supply

13 March 2026

Adequate fuel supply to be ensured for public transport from March 15: Rabiul

Transport minister says no reason to raise fares

13 March 2026

The gentle gardnener

Ready to feast on ripening figs, an Indian flying fox hangs beneath the canopy in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila.

13 March 2026

Season’s first heavy rain hits north Bangladesh

Potato farmers fear losses during peak harvest

12 March 2026

Bangladesh asks US for waiver on Russian oil imports

Bangladesh seeks US waiver to buy Russian oil: Finance minister

Temporary waiver similar to India’s would help safeguard energy security, Bangladesh says

11 March 2026

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Illegal bamboo felling rampant in Moulvibazar

All 23 bamboo mahals across four forest ranges in the district are currently without leases, creating opportunities for organised groups to cut bamboo illegally

11 March 2026