World's first CO2 storage service soon ready in Norway

The aim is to prevent the emissions from being released into the atmosphere, and thereby help halt climate change.
26 September 2024, 04:04 AM

DSCC launches ‘cleanliness, mosquito eradication’ operation

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) initiated a special “Cleanliness and Mosquito Eradication” operation across 10 wards to address mosquito-related issues today
25 September 2024, 12:15 PM

Rainfall to continue across the country, may ease tomorrow: BMD

Rainfall is expected to persist across the country today, with a slight decrease anticipated tomorrow, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
25 September 2024, 07:31 AM

Crackdown on plastic bags begins on Oct 1

The government will take legal measures in all supermarkets from October 1 and in all markets from November 1 to enforce the existing ban on the use of polythene and polypropylene bags.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Khulna sees drop in average rainfall over four decades

Study says it could have critical implications for water resources, agricultural practices
24 September 2024, 13:50 PM

Two die in separate elephant attacks in Chattogram

Two people have been killed in separate incidents of elephant attacks in Bairag union under Anwara upazila in Chattogram
24 September 2024, 08:34 AM

Countrywide rainfall likely in next two days, temperature may fall: BMD

Meteorologist Omar Faruq said the low pressure could turn into a well-marked low pressure
23 September 2024, 07:36 AM

Dhaka air worst in the world

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 227 at 9:00am yesterday. Today’s air was classified as “very unhealthy”.
23 September 2024, 04:21 AM

Low pressure area may form over North Bay, adjoining areas: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted that a low pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay and adjoining areas during 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
22 September 2024, 15:18 PM
22 September 2024, 15:13 PM

World Rivers Day observed in Patuakhali, Barguna

The World Rivers Day was observed today with separate programmes in Patuakhali and Barguna districts..Environmental organisations Waterkeepers Bangladesh and Dharitri Rakshay Amra (Dhara) organised these events
22 September 2024, 12:56 PM

Rivers around Dhaka stay heavily polluted

Rivers around Dhaka city remain seriously polluted despite some measures that have been taken over the years to curb water pollution, according to a recent study.
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Sudden storm kills two in Bogura

Two people were killed after a sudden storm swept over Bogura’s Gabtoli and Sariakandi upazilas today
21 September 2024, 17:52 PM

Myanmar flood death toll jumps to 384

The death toll in Myanmar in the wake of Typhoon Yagi has climbed to 384, with 89 people missing, the junta said today
21 September 2024, 16:35 PM

DoE sues four persons after TDS report

Following a report published in The Daily Star on hill cutting activities in Dinarpur Pargana in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj, the Department of Environment filed a case against four persons in this connection
21 September 2024, 12:47 PM

Bangladesh to sign deal to import power from Nepal soon: adviser

Bangladesh is poised to sign the tripartite agreement with Nepal and India soon to import hydropower from Nepal via Indian transmission lines, according to Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Md Fouzul Kabir Khan
21 September 2024, 09:26 AM

Rain brings relief to Dhaka, eases heat

A light to moderate rain drenched Dhaka this morning, providing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave
21 September 2024, 05:35 AM

No honking in airport areas starting October 1

CAAB announced a plan to make the airport and surrounding areas noise-free. This initiative will cover a 3km stretch from Le Méridien Hotel to Scholastica School, prohibiting the use of vehicle horns.
19 September 2024, 16:00 PM

Volunteers start cleaning canals in Barishal city

Volunteers have started cleaning the canals flowing through Barishal city from this morning
19 September 2024, 13:44 PM

No permit for new brick kilns; 3,491 illegal ones to be shut down: environment adviser

She also emphasised strict action against corruption within the Department of Environment
19 September 2024, 13:43 PM