Nature Quest / A flash of gold
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Wild Life
Elephant pair seen standing by dead calf for three days
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Wildlife
Elephant pair seen standing by dead calf for three days in Bandarban
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Wild Life
Govt may go to international court over ‘abnormally priced’ Adani Power deal
2 April 2026, 17:22 PM
Energy
12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk 387
2 April 2026, 15:48 PM
Energy
Sylhet petrol pumps resume operations
2 April 2026, 12:08 PM
Energy
Fuel crisis deepens in Thakurgaon, bikers queue for hours
1 April 2026, 22:02 PM
Energy
US signals openness to Bangladesh’s request for waiver on Russian fuel
1 April 2026, 20:35 PM
Energy
Securing Bangladesh’s energy future
1 April 2026, 19:34 PM
Business
Man sentenced to jail in Panchagarh for hoarding and overcharging petrol
1 April 2026, 14:04 PM
Energy
What exactly is smog? Is it the reason the sky is hazy and grey today?
For now, the best we can do is wear masks when we're outside, and close our windows
16 October 2024, 11:15 AM
Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking
16 October 2024, 04:25 AM
Ban on plastic bags a boon for eco-friendly sacks
Availability of raw materials now a challenge
15 October 2024, 16:35 PM
Bangladesh seeks climate justice: Rizwana
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh seeks climate justice since it suffers from the impacts of climate change
15 October 2024, 15:29 PM
Excelerate Energy to invest more in Bangladesh’s energy sector
A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser
15 October 2024, 12:34 PM
Follow int’l, national regulations strictly concerning sanctioned vessels: shipping ministry
The shipping ministry today asked all parties involved in the maritime operations in Bangladesh to strictly follow international and national regulations concerning sanctioned vessels and cargoes
15 October 2024, 12:02 PM
Dhaka's air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka's air continues to be unhealthy as it ranked 4th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 186 at 9:00am today
15 October 2024, 03:39 AM
Protect women affected by natural disasters: civil society leaders
Civil society members today called for urgent action to protect women who are affected by the current floods, as well as all forms of disasters, emphasising their right to physical, mental, and reproductive healthcare and security
14 October 2024, 13:05 PM
Drier conditions, gradual drop in temperature forecast as southwest monsoon withdraws
During this transitional phase, people may start to feel colder around dawn and experience dry skin and cracked lips
14 October 2024, 08:11 AM
Low pressure likely over southwest Bay
A low-pressure area is likely to form over southwest Bay of Bengal in the 48 hours from 9:00am yesterday, according to the forecast of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Erosion upends lives along Khowai river
Husen Mia, a farmer from Radhanagar village in Habiganj, is one of many who have lost everything to the Khowai river .
13 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Low pressure likely over southwest Bay
Conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon in the 24-hour period, according to BMD's weather bulletin this morning
13 October 2024, 08:01 AM
Sand lifting threatens riverside structures
Several hundred residents of Kasba Ghoshpara area in Jashore Sadar upazila have been passing their days in utter despair since the beginning of September when a number of houses started collapsing into the Bhairab river due illegal and unplanned sand lifting.
12 October 2024, 18:48 PM
Morning rain drenches Dhaka
The low-lying areas in the capital and a number of alleys were inundated due to rains, making it difficult for people who planned to go out in the morning
12 October 2024, 05:39 AM
Milton leaves at least 16 dead, millions without power in Florida
The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to at least 16, officials in Florida said Friday, and millions were still without power as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives back together
12 October 2024, 04:09 AM
Rain likely
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am yesterday.
11 October 2024, 18:00 PM
The little greats
Two baby great egrets, properly known as egretlets, excitedly flapping their wings at the sight of their mother (not in photo) coming back with some food for them.
10 October 2024, 18:23 PM
A waterlogged Durga Puja in 3 districts
Devotees in several flood-hit areas in Mymensingh, Sherpur, and Netrakona are celebrating Durga Puja amidst waterlogging due to the recent floods
10 October 2024, 14:36 PM
Light to moderate rain likely across the country: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country with moderately heavy rainfalls in different areas in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
10 October 2024, 10:55 AM
Initiative taken to free ‘Patuakhali river’ from encroachment, pollution
The 12-kilometre-long Patuakhali River, with an average width of 250 metres and a spiral flow, has faced significant degradation due to encroachment and pollution over the years
10 October 2024, 10:51 AM