Rainfall likely to continue over next 5 days: BMD
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Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 616: police
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In the Himalayas, one disaster can prepare the ground for another, scientist says
28 August 2026
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Environment
Nepal and China resume flood rescue after lake overflow threat eases, death toll 579
28 August 2026
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'This tragedy is on a different dimension': Inside the human devastation of Nepal’s flood
28 August 2026
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Lake overflows on Nepal-Tibet border, sparking panic and halting rescue
28 August 2026
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Nature Quest / A cup of 'sea'
28 August 2026
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Wildlife
No Bangladeshi casualties reported in Nepal landslides: Embassy
27 August 2026
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'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood
27 August 2026
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Rare vulture rescued in Moulvibazar
A rare vulture has been rescued from a paddy field in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar
29 December 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dhanmondi Lake cleanup campaign in photos
Students from different schools participated in the Dhanmondi Lake cleanliness campaign in Dhaka on Saturday as part of environmental awareness. Children Watch Foundation organized the event.
22 December 2024
Mild cold wave hits Tetulia again, country’s lowest temperature 9.4 degrees
Locals and visitors are enjoying the cold weather during the day, as the area is witnessing a bright sunshine.
22 December 2024
Chilly winter grips Bangladesh, northern districts hit hard
Met office has warned of an imminent cold wave that could spread across the region in the coming days.
20 December 2024
World Bank approves $1.16bn for three Bangladesh projects
The World Bank today approved three loans totalling $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development, it said in a statement.
20 December 2024
Birds of the Banks
PHOTO: TIMU HOSSAIN.BIRDS OF THE BANKS … A female greater painted-snipe, otherwise known as Rostratula benghalensis, spotted in Manikganj recently. The shorebird species is widely distributed across wetland habitats of Africa and southern Asia. They live solitarily or in pairs, but can som
19 December 2024
Summit Power seeks time to provide financial report
Summit Power Limited (SPL) has sought a five-month extension from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for providing the audited financial report for fiscal year 2023-24, which ended last June.
19 December 2024