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Energy
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Water pollution
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Analysis
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Weather
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Weather
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Energy
Cyclone Remal: Villages still under water in Khulna
Four days after the cyclone Remal's strike, several villages in coastal district of Khulna's Koyra, Dakop and Paikgasa upazilas remain underwater, causing immense suffering to residents and damages of valuables
31 May 2024, 06:41 AM
Nature quest: Babbling away!
A chestnut-capped babbler, known as ‘Lal tupi chhatare’ in Bangla, spotted in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila. This medium-sized passerine bird is native to many south and southeast Asian countries, including Bangladesh and India, where it prefers s
31 May 2024, 04:45 AM
Petrol, octane prices to rise Tk 2.50, diesel 75p
Diesel and kerosene prices were set at Tk 107 per litre while the price of petrol will be Tk 127, and octane Tk 131 from June 1
30 May 2024, 18:24 PM
Cyclone Remal: Crops on 1.53 lakh hectares affected
More than half of all standing crops across 48 districts have been affected by Cyclone Remal, according to a preliminary report prepared by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
30 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Flash floods maroon 5 lakh people in Sylhet
More than five lakh people in Sylhet remain marooned as flash floods hit five upazilas. The floods were triggered by heavy rains in the border areas of the district and India’s Meghalaya.
30 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Power supply to 97pc cyclone-hit consumers restored
Power supply to 97 percent consumers of Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) was restored while it was cent percent for consumers of West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd (WZPDC) till noon today
30 May 2024, 13:30 PM
PM assures support to cyclone-hit people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today distributed relief materials among the cyclone-affected people reiterating that her government and the Awami League party will stand by them as long as they need the assistance to rebuild their lives
30 May 2024, 10:21 AM
Rain likely in Dhaka, 4 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in five divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
30 May 2024, 08:41 AM
Cyclone Remal damages crops worth over Tk 26cr in Patuakhali
Cyclone Remal has left a trail of destruction in Patuakhali, impacting nearly 60 thousand farmers and damaging crops worth over Tk 26 crore, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of the district
30 May 2024, 06:38 AM
New investment opportunity: Adani team meets finance minister
Representatives of Adani Group met Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at the secretariat yesterday and discussed the new investment opportunities in Bangladesh..Besides, the representatives have sought the dues of Adani Power, from where the country has been importing electricity sin
29 May 2024, 19:47 PM
Cyclone Remal: BRAC, BRAC Bank donate Tk10 crore as relief
BRAC and BRAC Bank have contributed Tk 10 crore as relief assistance for the families affected by cyclone Remal
29 May 2024, 19:01 PM
Cyclone Remal: Coastal people reeling from heavy losses
Dipali Sardar of Gopi Pagla village in Khulna’s Paikgacha upazila used to rear ducks.
29 May 2024, 18:00 PM
FM Hasan calls for robust action on climate change
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has called for urgent and robust international action on climate change, emphasizing the critical need to bolster support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in their resilience-building efforts
29 May 2024, 16:21 PM
Cyclone Remal: 93 percent power restored, says ministry
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said around 93 percent power supply out of the affected areas across the country by Cyclone Remal was restored till this evening
29 May 2024, 15:01 PM
Addressing urban issues crucial: speakers
Speakers at a discussion today said as Bangladesh's urban population rapidly expands, addressing the complex issues plaguing the country's cities has become increasingly crucial
29 May 2024, 14:12 PM
Earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.
29 May 2024, 13:34 PM
Delhi records highest-ever temperature at 49.9°C
Temperatures in India's capital soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, the government's weather bureau said
29 May 2024, 04:58 AM
Why tidal surges were so high
Southern rivers in Bangladesh were already swelling with waters on May 23 due to the full moon’s gravitational dance with the Earth.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Coastal belt grapples with devastation
Scenes of destruction caused by Remal have begun to emerge in the country’s coastal areas as people started to return home from shelters.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Sundarbans saves Bangladesh but pays a heavy price
The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s “silent protector”, the shield and first line of defense against natural disasters, has once again safeguarded the nation from a cyclone -- Remal.
28 May 2024, 18:00 PM