Rain forecast across country as heatwave persists

The country may experience light to moderate rains or thundershowers across the country in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
27 June 2024, 08:39 AM

Flood damages in Sylhet estimated to be over Tk 800 crore

Recent flooding has caused damage amounting to over Tk 800 crore in Sylhet, according to sources at the district administrations and the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC)
27 June 2024, 06:43 AM

Dhaleshwari Bank: 50 illegal structures knocked down

More than 50 illegal structures on the banks of Dhaleshwari river in Munshiganj were dismantled today.
26 June 2024, 15:26 PM

Eight brick kilns shut down

Mobile courts in Tangail shut down eight brick kilns in Kalihati and Bhuanpur upazilas over two days on various charges
26 June 2024, 15:20 PM

Rare Burmese Red Serow seen in Baraiyadhala National Park

A recent study has identified 25 photo events of the Burmese Red Serow, a rare species of goat-antelope locally known as “bon chhagol”, at Baraiyadhala National Park in Chattogram’s Mirsharai upazila
26 June 2024, 10:04 AM

Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates some Dhaka streets

Heavy downpours caused waterlogging in different areas of the capital this morning, causing hardship to commuters
26 June 2024, 07:24 AM

Dead dolphin found in Halda

A dead dolphin was recovered from Halda river’s Garduara area of Hathazari upazila of Chattogram today
25 June 2024, 15:47 PM

Snakebite kills farmer in Jamalpur

A farmer died after getting bitten by a snake in Jamalpur's Sarishabari upazila today
25 June 2024, 13:53 PM

26,181 illegal structures evicted from river banks in 10 years: state minister

State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament today that the BIWTA has taken initiatives to evict illegal structures along the border of the river ports and on the banks of the rivers
25 June 2024, 13:00 PM

Gas supply suspended for 15 hours in Mymensingh, Netrakona

Around 25,000 users in Mymensingh and Netrakona are facing serious trouble as Titas Gas authority has suspended the gas supply for 15 hours from last night due to a leak in its pipeline
25 June 2024, 12:02 PM

Rain likely across country as heatwave persists in some areas

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet, and Chattogram divisions, according to BMD’s latest weather bulletin today
25 June 2024, 05:22 AM

Power connection to CMC cut for unpaid bills

The authorities of the Power Development Board in Chattogram cut the power connection to Chittagong Medical College (CMC) this morning due to unpaid bills
24 June 2024, 12:02 PM

Mild heatwave sweeps parts of country

Mild heatwave is sweeping over five districts in Bangladesh, the Met office said today
24 June 2024, 07:18 AM

Mistaken as Russell’s viper, four more snakes beaten to death in Ctg

Four more snakes were reportedly beaten to death by locals after being mistaken as Russell's viper in Dhupachari union of Chattogram's Dohazari today
23 June 2024, 16:51 PM

Locals rush to catch Russell’s Vipers after bounty announced by Faridpur AL leader

Following the announcement of a Tk 50,000 bounty for catching a Russell's Viper alive, residents along the Padma riverbank in Faridpur have become desperate to capture the snakes
23 June 2024, 14:49 PM

Structure energy budget, keeping sustainability in mind: CPD

The think-tank said in a paper presented at an event on power and energy sector in the national budget for FY25
23 June 2024, 08:45 AM

Met office forecasts heavy rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rain and thundershowers across all divisions within the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
23 June 2024, 07:59 AM

Floods In Sylhet: Farmers count the losses

As soon as the second wave of flash floods hit Sylhet in the early hours of June 17, Moklisur Rahman, a fish farmer in Gowainghat upazila, knew he was going to lose all his fish, which he had worked very hard to raise in his three ponds.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Mistaken as Russell’s Viper, python beaten to death in Ctg

The incident happened as panic spread among locals over a widespread misinformation campaign against Russell's Viper
22 June 2024, 13:41 PM

What to do when you encounter a Russell's Viper

Environment ministry issues guidelines
22 June 2024, 12:22 PM