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Weather
Flood situation worsens in the north
The flood situation in the country’s north continues to deteriorate due to an onrush of water from the upstream, while two major rivers in the Sylhet region are still flowing above the danger level.
4 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Nasrul Hamid hints at further rise in electricity prices this year
State minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today hinted at a further rise in electricity prices this year.
4 July 2024, 09:37 AM
Floods halt academic activities at 889 primary schools in Sylhet
Nearly one-fifth of primary schools in Sylhet division are currently unusable due to flooding, leaving thousands of students without access to education
4 July 2024, 09:09 AM
Kurigram's flood situation worsens as Brahmaputra flowing above danger level
The flood situation Kurigram worsened this morning as the water level of the Brahmaputra river continued to rise due to incessant rains and onrush of upstream water
4 July 2024, 06:48 AM
Kurigram: Over 50,000 stranded as flood hits new areas
The flood situation in the northern districts deteriorated yesterday due to heavy rainfall and the onrush of water from upstream.
3 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Lalmonirhat-Kurigram: Erosion takes serious turn with recession of flood water
With flood water receding, erosion along the banks of the Teesta river in different upazilas of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram has taken a serious turn.
3 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt has plan to generate power from hydrogen, ammonia: PM
The government has taken a plan to generate electricity from hydrogen and ammonia alongside the production of solar and wind power in the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told the parliament
3 July 2024, 14:27 PM
Saber seeks strong partnership with ADB to face environmental challenges
Visiting Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Yingming Yang today called on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury at his secretariat office here aiming to strengthen climate collaborations
3 July 2024, 14:04 PM
Over 700 stranded tourists in Sajek reach Khagrachhari
More than 700 stranded tourists, who were stuck in Sajek since yesterday, reached Khagrachhari today, a day after incessant rain and flash floods cut road communication with the tourist spot
3 July 2024, 13:09 PM
Flood in Kurigram maroons 50,000; 450 shoals inundated
Incessant rains and onrush of water from the upstream have significantly increased the water levels of the Teesta, Brahmaputra, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers, inundating around 450 shoals in Kurigram
3 July 2024, 12:05 PM
Thousands suffer as flood persists in Sylhet; over 16,000 in shelters
While the flood situation in Sylhet had improved recently, incessant rain since Monday has caused flooding to recur, submerging the majority of the areas that had previously receded
3 July 2024, 09:43 AM
Weather forecast: Rain and thundershower likely across all divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours from 9:00am today
3 July 2024, 08:22 AM
Flood in Sylhet: Thousands marooned in three districts
At a time when Sylhet is still reeling from the devastation caused by last month’s deluge, the region is now experiencing a fresh round of flooding triggered by the nonstop rain over the last few days, plunging thousands deeper into despair.
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM
2.57 lakh acres of forest land under illegal occupation: Saber
Over 2.57 lakh acres of forest land under the forest department have been illegally occupied, Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury told parliament today
2 July 2024, 16:05 PM
Take advance preparation for floods: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed authorities to prepare for more potential floods this year, following discussions at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council meeting held at the NEC auditorium in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar today
2 July 2024, 13:28 PM
LPG price raised by Tk 0.31 per kg
The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been raised by Tk 0.31 per kg for the month of July
2 July 2024, 10:52 AM
Water levels of major rivers in Sylhet rising fast following heavy rain
The water level of all major rivers in three districts under Sylhet division has been rising fast as heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, and Meghalaya in India
2 July 2024, 08:38 AM
BMD forecasts decrease in rainfall across country
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted a decrease in rainfall across the country over the next five days starting from 6:00am today
2 July 2024, 08:09 AM
Persistent rain boosts power production at Kaptai power plant
The Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Plant (KHPP) is generating more power due to rising water levels following persistent rain over the last several days
2 July 2024, 07:53 AM
Around 800 tourists stuck in Sajek due to flash floods
Says head of local cottage owners' association
2 July 2024, 06:04 AM