US signals openness to Bangladesh’s request for waiver on Russian fuel
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Energy
Securing Bangladesh’s energy future
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Man sentenced to jail in Panchagarh for hoarding and overcharging petrol
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Energy
Rooppur nuclear plant delayed as fuel loading awaits clearance
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Energy
Six villages flooded, cropland submerged in Mymensingh
31 March 2026, 18:47 PM
Natural disaster
Some interim govt advisers acted as corporate lobbyists for foreign firms: Anu Muhammad
31 March 2026, 18:26 PM
Energy
Fuel prices unchanged for April despite rising import costs
31 March 2026, 18:01 PM
Energy
Sirajganj extends fuel card deadline to April 4 amid rush of motorcyclists
31 March 2026, 17:15 PM
Energy
Fuel hoarding, not supply shortage, is now the bigger concern: Energy minister
30 March 2026, 19:47 PM
Energy
Thakurgaon makes ‘fuel cards’ mandatory for motorcyclists from April 5
30 March 2026, 19:39 PM
Energy
No increase in LPG price, 12kg cylinder price stays at Tk 1,455
The retail price of a 12 kilogramme LPG cylinder will stay at Tk 1,455, the same as in November and December.
2 January 2025, 11:01 AM
Two to three cold waves may occur in January: BMD
Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country
2 January 2025, 10:13 AM
Cold weather disrupts life across Bangladesh
Dinajpur and Rangpur district administrations have started distributing warm clothes to affected populations, but the demand far exceeds the supply
2 January 2025, 08:19 AM
Fog likely in Dhaka for 2-3 more days: BMD
Thick fog may temporarily disrupt air navigation, inland river transport, and road communications
2 January 2025, 06:33 AM
North shivers in cold
Dense fog and biting cold winds have gripped the northern districts of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Joypurhat, and Naogaon, causing immense suffering.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New law to be formulated to protect trees
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday announced that a new law is being formulated to protect trees, which will include special provisions against using nails on trees for advertisements.
31 December 2024, 20:22 PM
CNG refueling stations to remain closed from 6pm to 9pm
The daily closing period for CNG refuelling stations has been reduced by two hours from the first day of 2025
31 December 2024, 15:11 PM
Diesel, kerosene prices reduced by Tk 1 per litre from Jan 1
Octane price will remains unchanged at Tk 125 per litre, and petrol price will remain unchanged at Tk 121
31 December 2024, 15:08 PM
Tetulia's 9.8°C marks lowest temperature Today
Dhaka's minimum temperature this morning was 18.2 degrees Celsius
30 December 2024, 05:07 AM
Rare vulture rescued in Moulvibazar
A rare vulture has been rescued from a paddy field in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar
29 December 2024, 19:12 PM
A thriving dry grass trade sustains betel leaf farming in Bagerhat
This grass, vital for roofing the delicate pan boroj (betel leaf farms), shields crops from harsh sunlight and cold, ensuring their quality and productivity.
29 December 2024, 13:05 PM
Exchanging plastic bottles for saplings
To promote sustainability and raise environmental awareness, BD Clean-Kachua recently organised a two-day event in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat, where people could exchange plastic bottles for plant saplings of medicinal and fruit varieties
29 December 2024, 13:01 PM
Sreemangal records today’s lowest temperature at 11 degrees Celsius
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today recorded the country's lowest temperature at 11 degrees Celsius in Sreemangal of Moulvibazar
29 December 2024, 05:12 AM
Temperature may fall till Wednesday: BMD
Weather during the period may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere in the country, the BMD said.
28 December 2024, 07:58 AM
Masters of spin …
PHOTO: KAMOL DAS.MASTERS OF SPIN … A striking female giant golden orb weaver spotted resting on her web near the Gumai Beel in Chattogram’s Rangunia upazila. This fascinating species of spiders are found in all countries of East and Southeast Asia, as well as Oceania. Golden orb weavers sp
26 December 2024, 19:42 PM
A canal or trash bin?
A sea of non-biodegradable plastic waste has engulfed Jamal Khan canal in Chattogram, threatening the port city with severe waterlogging during monsoon.
26 December 2024, 19:31 PM
China to build world’s largest dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.
26 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
On December 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's western tip generated a series of massive waves
26 December 2024, 03:45 AM
Tetulia records today’s lowest temperature at 9.3°C
Residents are advised to take precautions during colder nights and early morning fog, which may affect visibility in some areas.
25 December 2024, 05:41 AM
Cyclone death toll in Mayotte rises to 39
The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the island's prefect
24 December 2024, 19:44 PM