Environment

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Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

AFP

11 hour(s) ago World

No safe ground when quakes hit

Helemul Alam

5 July 2026, 00:00 AM Natural disaster

BMD warns of week-long rain as low-pressure area forms over Bay

Our Correspondent, Bogura

4 July 2026, 19:29 PM Weather

26 Bagerhat rivers turn into narrow canals, hurting agriculture and trade

Partha Chakrabortty

4 July 2026, 12:33 PM Bangladesh

Falling Kaptai Lake water level sparks dual crisis in power generation and transport

Rikors Chakma

3 July 2026, 19:58 PM Natural resources

El Nino set to be strong, UN warns

AFP, Geneva

3 July 2026, 11:38 AM Climate crisis

12kg LPG cylinder Tk 357 cheaper in July

Star Online Report

2 July 2026, 16:09 PM Energy

Bangladesh recorded 29.4% less rainfall than normal in June

Our Correspondent, Bogura

1 July 2026, 18:54 PM Weather

Rains likely across country: BMD

UNB, Dhaka

1 July 2026, 12:16 PM Weather

Climate finance is growing. Why are vulnerable communities still waiting?

Answering that question may prove just as important as securing the next round of climate finance

4 June 2026, 00:42 AM

Illegal beach shops return to Cox’s Bazar during Eid holiday

Over 450 structures reappear at Sugandha Point, months after authorities evicted 930 illegal establishments

3 June 2026, 21:47 PM

Last crocodile removed from Khan Jahan Ali Mazar pond, ending centuries-old tradition

Officials say the decision was made in the interest of public safety

3 June 2026, 16:33 PM

Electricity price hiked, consumers to pay Tk 1.52 more per kilowatt-hour

BERC raises retail electricity price by 16.68% and wholesale rate by 19.85%

3 June 2026, 15:35 PM

Bangladesh may feel El Niño’s heat, but not its full force

Experts expect few heatwaves over next three months, say no reason for panic

3 June 2026, 14:42 PM

Hotter weather, below-normal rainfall likely in Bangladesh in June

BMD forecast warns of above-average temperatures and possible heatwaves despite normal river flow

2 June 2026, 16:11 PM

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

2 June 2026, 15:06 PM

Mild heat wave to continue across large parts of Bangladesh

Rain and thunderstorms likely in several regions as monsoon nears Teknaf coast

2 June 2026, 13:30 PM

Monsoon may arrive a week late: Met office

BMD says country likely to see less rain, more heat in early monsoon

1 June 2026, 18:39 PM

The 100-MW solar park at Char Bhabanipur in Pabna Sadar upazila, was developed by Dynamic Sun Energy Private Limited. Photo: Star

Solar boom on Padma char lands brings power

As two major solar parks reshape Pabna’s riverine landscape, farmers say rising land values come at cost of farmland

1 June 2026, 15:34 PM

Cumilla EPZ waste polluting Gungajuri canal, damaging farmland and fisheries: Cumilla-6 MP to environment minister

MP urges action against EPZ discharge

1 June 2026, 01:07 AM

Sundarbans closed for three months

The Forest Department has imposed a three-month ban (June 1 to August 31) on entry into the Sundarbans to protect biodiversity, wildlife and fishery resources during the breeding season.

1 June 2026, 00:00 AM