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Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast
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5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
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Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara
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Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%
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65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
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On the hunt

The great egret is a majestic wading bird recognised for its striking white plumage and graceful movements.
17 April 2025, 18:55 PM

Adaptation Fund Board approves $10m project to enhance climate resilience in CHT

The Adaptation Fund Board has approved the Green, Resilient, and Adaptive CHT Economy (GRACE) project, a significant step forward in climate adaptation in Bangladesh
17 April 2025, 17:25 PM

Gridline woes delay Rooppur Power Plant launch

The issue was highlighted during an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection in March
17 April 2025, 14:13 PM

BMD predicts rainfall across the country for five days

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall for five days commencing 9:00am today in different areas of the country
17 April 2025, 07:26 AM

Foreign investors concerned about gas price hike

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.
15 April 2025, 20:28 PM

Rains likely in Dhaka, 2 other divisions

Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
14 April 2025, 07:08 AM

Govt to adopt localised solutions for sustainable waste management: Rizwana

She said, "The government is eager to adopt sustainable models, but they must be safe, inclusive, and locally relevant."
13 April 2025, 10:56 AM

Rains likely in parts of Bangladesh today

In Dhaka, the wind will blow from the west or northwest at a speed of 8–12 kmph
13 April 2025, 05:08 AM

Rescued nilgai sent to Dulahazra Safari Park

A nilgai, rescued from Joydharbhanga village in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, was sent to Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar last night
12 April 2025, 19:06 PM

Adani plant supplying at half capacity

India’s Adani plant is supplying power through one of its units due to technical glitches, a development that can increase load-shedding, said officials from the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) and the Power Grid Bangladesh.
12 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Endangered slow loris rescued in Habiganj

Forest Department today rescued a Bengal slow loris, from the Nalua tea garden in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj
12 April 2025, 17:41 PM

Caught in toxic grip of a landfill

Soil, groundwater and air pollution poses serious health hazards to people around Amin Bazar landfill
11 April 2025, 18:34 PM

Case filed over killing elephant in Ctg

According to the case statement, the duo, along with several unidentified accomplices, attacked the elephant with sharp weapons until it died on April 6
10 April 2025, 18:45 PM

Harbinger of spring

Photo: Noble Chakma.HARBINGER OF SPRING.A citrine wagtail perches delicately between blooming water lilies on the tranquil waters of the Muhuri river in Feni -- its vibrant yellow plumage contrasting beautifully with the soft pink petals. Often found in wetlands and marshes across As
10 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at some places in eight divisions including Dhaka of the country in next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
10 April 2025, 08:51 AM
9 April 2025, 10:53 AM

World's 'exceptional' heat streak lengthens into March

March was 1.6C above pre-industrial times, extending an anomaly so unusual that scientists are still trying to fully explain it.
8 April 2025, 10:55 AM

Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
8 April 2025, 06:52 AM

Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor

Global temperatures hovered at historic highs in March, Europe's climate monitor said on Tuesday, prolonging an extraordinary heat streak that has tested scientific expectations
8 April 2025, 02:22 AM

'Imagine a third of Bangladesh underwater,' warns Rizwana

Environment adviser delivers lecture on impacts of climate change
7 April 2025, 14:10 PM