Eastern Refinery's second unit to be built with govt funding

BPC plans two more refineries in Matarbari and Payra
1 July 2025

Nearly 50 trees felled in JU without approval

Project director, VC deny knowledge; contractor says section of students gave go-ahead
30 June 2025

Rains likely to drench parts of the country in next 24 hours

All maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number-3 signal
30 June 2025

Man held over felling palm tree with over 100 weaver bird nests in Jhalakathi

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Mobarak Ali Fakir from Guaton village of Jhalakathi's Sadar upazila last afternoon
29 June 2025

5.3-magnitude quake hits central Pakistan

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey
29 June 2025

Habiganj bicycle rally calls for climate justice, compensation over loans

The event draws over 50 cyclists and environmental advocates
28 June 2025

6.1-magnitude quake hits off southern Philippines

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said
28 June 2025

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.
27 June 2025

Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Mongla and Cox's Bazar have been advised to show number-3 signal
27 June 2025

Saviours of the swamps

A yellow monitor lizard slithers through a waterbody in Khulna’s Bilpabla. Also known as the golden monitor, these reptiles are found across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and parts of Pakistan.
26 June 2025

Install solar panels on all govt building rooftops: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday instructed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings in the country.
26 June 2025

Leopard caught on camera in Bandarban forest for first time in 10 years

Camera traps were installed throughout the forest to monitor bears and other wildlife
26 June 2025

Stop destroying nature, plant trees instead

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged all to avoid destroying nature and stop the production and use of single-use plastic products and come together to plant trees and create a beautiful environment for the generations to come.
25 June 2025

Monsoon rains expected to linger for 5 days: met office

Some regions may see heavier rain in next 2-3 days
25 June 2025

Ctg-Dhaka fuel pipeline: 52,000 tonnes of diesel supplied in trial run

As the pipeline has not yet been officially inaugurated, officials are terming the current operations a trial run
24 June 2025
24 June 2025

RMMRU unveils displacement framework for climate vulnerable countries

The framework, inspired by Bangladesh's own national strategy, will be formally proposed at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, for adoption by other CVF members
23 June 2025

BELA for urgent policy reform to protect forestlands

A newly drafted policy brief by BELA highlights the need for legal updates and sustainable forest management
23 June 2025

Power returns to parts of capital after 2.5-hr blackout

Till the filing of the report at 12:30am, most of the areas were still out of electricity
22 June 2025