Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh
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Energy
Padma Bridge Service Area-2 power bill down from Tk 5.21 lakh to Tk 75,714
10 June 2026, 15:05 PM
Energy
Middle East conflict could push Bangladesh’s subsidy needs up by Tk 42,600cr: Finance minister
9 June 2026, 17:03 PM
Energy
Garbage dump along Kapasia school wall makes attending classes unbearable
8 June 2026, 20:19 PM
Environment
Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast
8 June 2026, 19:25 PM
Weather
5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM
Natural disaster
Tk 350cr project planned to address waterlogging in Dhanmondi: Transport minister
7 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Environment
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Energy
IFAD approves $70m project to support flood, drought-prone communities
It will also introduce nature-based protection systems in 280 villages to reduce environmental risks
20 May 2025, 14:12 PM
Early erosion by Teesta, Dharla threatens thousands in Rangpur region
Erosion by Teesta started early, devouring the croplands and houses at 130 points in five districts of Rangpur region
20 May 2025, 09:49 AM
Rains, thundershowers likely across country
BMD predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka commencing at 9:00am today
19 May 2025, 06:15 AM
Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land
The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials
18 May 2025, 18:34 PM
Abandoned cyclone shelter turns risky in Kuakata
A rest house turned cyclone shelter in Patuakhali's Kuakata upazila, under the jurisdiction of the Local Government Engineering Department, lies in a state of disrepair, raising concerns regarding safety of hundreds of locals, including children, and tourists, amid heightened risk of cyclones and other natural disasters in monsoon
18 May 2025, 15:06 PM
Barguna’s Taltali Upazila:100 families finally have access to safe water
Around 100 families in Uttar Jharkhali village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have finally gained access to safe drinking water following the inauguration of a modern water treatment plant
18 May 2025, 13:20 PM
49th anniversary of Farakka Long March observed
The event, organised by the Farakka Long March 49th Anniversary Celebration Committee, commenced with a rally from Rajshahi College to Zero Point and back at 3:30pm
16 May 2025, 17:11 PM
Forest marbles …
A magnificent marbled cat spotted in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. First recorded in Bangladesh in 2014, these rare and elusive felines inhabit the dense evergreen forests of Sylhet, Chattogram, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
15 May 2025, 18:02 PM
Govt bans plantation, sale of eucalyptus, akashmoni
In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings
15 May 2025, 15:47 PM
Padma Oil managing director sends resignation letter from USA
He went there on leave to see his ailing wife
15 May 2025, 14:46 PM
BMD issues lightning alert for parts of Dhaka, surrounding districts
The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts
15 May 2025, 06:42 AM
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Fry, Greece: USGS
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage
14 May 2025, 02:17 AM
Waterlogging in Ctg a 'man-made' problem: Adviser Fouzul
He said this while inspecting progress of Birza Khal’s excavation and cleanliness activities
13 May 2025, 17:15 PM
Jashore hatcheries suffer as temperatures soar
The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week
13 May 2025, 05:58 AM
Declare Ctg Circuit House ground open courtyard: Forum for Planned Ctg
The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday
12 May 2025, 18:57 PM
No new industries within 10km of Sundarbans ECA
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
12 May 2025, 10:52 AM
Heatwave likely to ease; rain expected across Bangladesh tomorrow
A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
12 May 2025, 06:09 AM
Met office issues lightning alert in 21 districts
The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning
12 May 2025, 05:11 AM
As world heats up, UN cools itself the cool way: with water
Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
12 May 2025, 03:35 AM
Rain likely in Dhaka today
Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
11 May 2025, 18:05 PM