Wounded Nilgai rescued in Panchagarh

Locals said the antelope, believed to have crossed over from India, was spotted in a cornfield near Sarkarpara village in Gorinabari union around this noon
11 May 2025, 17:49 PM

DNCC to launch Heat Stroke Centre amid ongoing heatwave

In an effort to safeguard public health during the ongoing severe heatwave, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to launch a Heat Stroke Centre at the DNCC Dedicated COVID Hospital in Mohakhali
11 May 2025, 15:11 PM

Fish enclosures being set up in reserve forest

Fish enclosures are being set up by clearing reserve forestland in Barguna’s Taltali upazila, allegedly in collusion with some forest officials, according to locals
11 May 2025, 12:48 PM

Prioritise environment while taking up dev projects

Environmental protection must be prioritised in large-scale development projects, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
10 May 2025, 19:31 PM

Heatwave to persist despite forecast of scattered rain, storms: BMD

The weather will remain mostly dry with partly cloudy skies during the period
10 May 2025, 07:22 AM

Heatwave to prevail for 2 more days

An intense heatwave has been sweeping over Chuadanga, Sirajganj and some parts of the Khulna division. This is likely to continue for the next two days, according to the Met Office.
9 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.
9 May 2025, 04:25 AM

Whistlers of the woods

PHOTO: KAMOL DAS.WHISTLERS OF THE WOODS … A blue-capped rock thrush perched on a broken tree branch in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. One of South Asia’s most striking migratory songbirds, these birds breed in the Himalayan ranges and journey south during winter. They favour
8 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Mild heatwave sweeps over Sirajganj and parts of Khulna division: BMD

Heatwave expected to intensify in Dhaka over next three days
8 May 2025, 11:44 AM

Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April

The extraordinary heat spell was expected to subside as warmer El Nino conditions faded last year
8 May 2025, 02:55 AM

Century-old tree cut over 'claims of un-Islamic rituals'

Madaripur Sadar UNO Wadia Shabab confirmed that the tree had been partially cut
6 May 2025, 18:58 PM

Form a panel to monitor pollution: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority to form a monitoring committee for taking effective steps to prevent factories from discharging waste into Shitalakkhya River and to submit a compliance report in two weeks.
6 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Padma erosion threatens embankment

New erosion has been reported in the Padma Bridge project area, putting the main protection embankment at Naowdoba in Shariatpur’s Jajira end at risk.
3 May 2025, 19:35 PM

Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of South America
2 May 2025, 15:58 PM

Elephant calf dies at Dulhazra Safari Park

The calf died of a viral infection, says park in-charge
2 May 2025, 13:09 PM

Low pressure systems over Bay, heatwaves likely this month: BMD

During May, normal flow is expected in the major rivers of the country
2 May 2025, 07:29 AM

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning
2 May 2025, 04:58 AM

Injured elephant treated, released in Sherpur forest

A female elephant that had sustained injuries was released in the forest under Madhutila Range area in Sherpur after it was treated by forest officials.
1 May 2025, 14:55 PM

Telmachhara forest: Water crisis drives wildlife to human settlements

Due to the ongoing dry season, animals are gathering at an artificial reservoir in front of the Telmachhara Forest Office
1 May 2025, 05:54 AM

Fuel prices cut by Tk 1 per litre

Tk 104 for diesel and kerosene, Tk 121 for petrol, and Tk 125 for octane
30 April 2025, 14:18 PM