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Energy
15 dead, 48 lakh people affected in floods
Fifteen people died and 48 lakh people have been affected as the ongoing flood hit 11 districts
23 August 2024, 10:54 AM
Nearly 5 lakh marooned as Gumti embankment collapses in Cumilla
Around five lakh people were marooned as an embankment in the Gumti river collapsed in Cumilla’s Burichang upazila early today
23 August 2024, 05:55 AM
No decision yet on releasing water from Kaptai dam
The Kaptai Hydropower Plant authority has not yet made any decision regarding the release of water from Kaptai Lake, according to ATM Abduzzaher, the plant's manager
22 August 2024, 18:44 PM
DGHS issues eight directives for flood-hit areas
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued eight directives for flood-hit areas, including keeping control rooms open round the clock at all offices of civil surgeons and upazila health and family planning officers
22 August 2024, 18:30 PM
Flash floods wreak havoc in 12 dists
Devastating floods amid heavy rain have killed at least five people, with 10 others still missing, and continues to upend millions of lives in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
22 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Nature’s artisans
A female Baya weaver, locally known as Babui pakhi, inspecting a nest weaved by a male in the port city.
22 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports
The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
22 August 2024, 17:04 PM
Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman
The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
22 August 2024, 15:02 PM
No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings
Says advisory council of the interim government
22 August 2024, 14:09 PM
36 lakh people marooned in flash floods: govt
Flash floods have marooned at least 36 lakh people in 10 districts, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government
22 August 2024, 13:38 PM
2 killed in flash floods; almost 3 million affected countrywide
One died in Feni and another in Brahmanbaria as torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across several districts
22 August 2024, 10:07 AM
Nearly 18 lakh people affected by floods in 6 districts
A total of 1,89,663 families have been marooned in 43 flood-affected upazilas of six districts -- Cumilla, Feni, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, and Moulvibazar, according to the Department of Disaster Management and Relief
22 August 2024, 08:25 AM
Flood worsens in Khagrachhari as heavy rainfall continues
The flood situation in Khagrachhari worsened today as ongoing heavy rainfall and runoff from the hills inundated towns, villages, and roads
22 August 2024, 08:18 AM
3 lakh flood-affected in Moulvibazar, 4 rivers flowing above danger level
At least three lakh people have been affected by the flood that worsened in Kamalganj, Kulaura, Rajnagar, Juri, Barlekha and Sadar upazilas of Moulvibazar, according to the district’s Water Development Board (WDB)
22 August 2024, 07:18 AM
Pregnant woman dies after being swept away by floodwater in Brahmanbaria
A pregnant woman died after being swept away by floodwater as onrush of water from the hills in India's Tripura entered her house in Akhaura upazila of Brahmanbaria today..The deceased was identified as Subarna Akhter, wife of Parvez Mia of Birchandrapur village, said Lutfur Rahman, reside
21 August 2024, 17:28 PM
3 million stranded as flood hits eight districts
Feni, Noakhali worst hit; vast areas inundated due to incessant rains, rise in water levels of rivers
21 August 2024, 17:00 PM
Govt cracks down on unlicensed pet bird shops, farms
Violators will face penalties under the Wildlife (Conservation and Protection) Act-2012, which include imprisonment for up to one year, fines of up to Tk 50,000, or both
21 August 2024, 13:54 PM
Incessant rain causes severe waterlogging in Chattogram
Continuous rainfall this morning has led to severe waterlogging across the city of Chattogram, causing significant disruption and hardship for residents
20 August 2024, 12:18 PM
BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am
20 August 2024, 06:40 AM
Animal welfare group demands fair treatment of animals
For the well-being of animals and to shed light on the alarming conditions faced by animals in pet shops, the Animal Welfare Foundation launched an awareness programme in Dhaka's Kataban market yesterday
18 August 2024, 19:55 PM