Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000
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World
No safe ground when quakes hit
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Natural disaster
BMD warns of week-long rain as low-pressure area forms over Bay
4 July 2026, 19:29 PM
Weather
26 Bagerhat rivers turn into narrow canals, hurting agriculture and trade
4 July 2026, 12:33 PM
Bangladesh
Falling Kaptai Lake water level sparks dual crisis in power generation and transport
3 July 2026, 19:58 PM
Natural resources
El Nino set to be strong, UN warns
3 July 2026, 11:38 AM
Climate crisis
The wondrous weaver
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
12kg LPG cylinder Tk 357 cheaper in July
2 July 2026, 16:09 PM
Energy
Bangladesh recorded 29.4% less rainfall than normal in June
1 July 2026, 18:54 PM
Weather
Rains likely across country: BMD
1 July 2026, 12:16 PM
Weather
Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714
2.49MWp solar system under net metering helps reduce costs as facility exports surplus power to national grid
10 June 2026, 15:05 PM
Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister
Amir Khosru says fuel, LNG and fertiliser prices have already raised import and production costs
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM
Garbage dump along Kapasia school wall makes attending classes unbearable
School staff say waste dumped under cover of darkness
8 June 2026, 20:19 PM
Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast
Sylhet and Rangpur divisions likely to face localised flooding between June 8-13
8 June 2026, 19:25 PM
5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
Tremors felt in Dhaka, elsewhere; no casualties reported
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM
Tk 350cr project planned to address waterlogging in Dhanmondi: Transport minister
The lake will not be allowed to be used for commercial purposes, he says
7 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara
The Forest Department in Moulvibazar launched a clean-up drive in Lawachhara National Park in Kamalganj upazila yesterday to tackle the rising plastic pollution in one of the country’s key protected forests.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%
Civil society organisations yesterday urged the government to reduce taxes and duties on renewable energy equipment to a symbolic 1 percent for the next decade.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
Minister cites global energy crisis and domestic realities behind decision to raise energy prices
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachara
Move follows Star report on plastic pollution in the forest
6 June 2026, 19:39 PM
Climate-health budget share falls despite rising climate risks: study
Experts call for urgent reforms to the climate-health financing system ahead of FY2026-27 budget
6 June 2026, 19:21 PM
CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8
Association warns of nationwide programme from July 1 if demand remains unmet
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM
Lawachhara: The forest that breathes plastic
The Lawachhara National Park, once one of Bangladesh’s most biodiverse forests, has now become the country’s most “scenic rubbish dump”.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rainfall likely in next four days: Met office
Rainfall is expected to increase across the country over the next four days as the southwest monsoon advances further inland.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rainfall likely to increase in next five days: Met office
Southwest monsoon likely to extend up to Cox’s Bazar coast within next 48 hours
5 June 2026, 15:26 PM
Lawachara: The forest that breathes plastic
Once a shelter to 460 species, Lawachara National Park, now is plagued by tourists littering carelessly
5 June 2026, 13:02 PM
The elusive hunter
A sleek, spotted Asian leopard cat -- one of Bangladesh’s most elusive felines -- rests on the forest floor in Moulvibazar.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj
Four victims were reportedly struck while collecting mangoes in orchards during rainfall
4 June 2026, 22:14 PM
BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers
Previous rates will remain unchanged for 0-50 and 0-75 unit residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM
After climate displacement, survival is not enough
Crisis may disappear from the headlines, but its consequences continue for years
4 June 2026, 11:59 AM