IAEA team begins Rooppur inspection as plant enters operational phase
26 MIN(s) ago
Energy
4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
12 June 2026, 00:40 AM
Natural disaster
Russia’s Rosatom suggests floating nuclear power unit for Bangladesh
10 June 2026, 22:39 PM
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
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
Protests ongoing, no solution even after eleven days
Environmentalists continued their sit-in protest at Panthakunja Park for the eleventh day yesterday, demanding an end to the destruction caused by the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project.
24 December 2024, 00:56 AM
Tripura CM says Bangladesh owes the state Rs 200 crore for electricity: PTI
"Bangladesh has not paid us about Rs 200 crore for electricity. The outstanding amount is increasing every day. We hope they will clear their dues so that the power supply is not disrupted," Saha told PTI in Agartala.
23 December 2024, 12:12 PM
Illegal hill cutting: Govt to crack down on offenders
The government will intensify joint mobile court drives to tackle illegal hill cutting, air pollution, and the use of banned polythene, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said yesterday.
22 December 2024, 18:31 PM