Reformation to power, energy sector: BWGED places 16-point proposals

Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development today proposed 16-point proposals for reforming the power and energy sector to ensure good governance, transparency and sustainable development to the sector
12 September 2024

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal no 3

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three as a deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh due to the active monsoon
12 September 2024

Moderately heavy to very heavy rains likely in parts of Dhaka, 4 other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country with moderately heavy to very heavy rainfalls in parts of Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
12 September 2024

Bangladesh and China committed to cooperation in water management: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today that China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservancy system, and enhancing data sharing during floods.
11 September 2024

Heavy rains likely in Dhaka, 4 other divisions in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country with moderately heavy to very heavy rainfalls in parts of Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
11 September 2024

Tk 33cr needed to repair 2,799 primary schools damaged by floods: ministry

Flooding in the country's southeastern region has caused damage to the infrastructure, furniture, and books of 2,799 government primary schools across 11 districts.
10 September 2024

Shahnewaz Parvez made Titas MD

Petrobangla issued the office order today, saying that the appointment is temporary
10 September 2024

Production fully suspended at Barapukuria power plant due to technical glitch

The shutdown has led to further power outages as the plant has the capacity to produce 275-megawatt of electricity.
10 September 2024

Deep depression in Bay; maritime ports to hoist local cautionary signal 3

It was lying over northwest Bay and adjoining west-central Bay at 6:00am
9 September 2024

Floods in Bangladesh: Singapore to contribute $100,000 to SRC fundraiser

Singapore will contribute US$100,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ (SRC) public fundraising efforts towards relief efforts in the wake of severe flooding in Bangladesh’s eastern districts
8 September 2024

Flash floods: 4 dists count Tk 2,822cr in losses

The recent floods have damaged crops on over 1.31 lakh hectares of land in Noakhali, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria and Moulvibazar, leaving farmers in dire straits, said officials.
7 September 2024

Brahmanbaria incurs Tk 219cr loss in agriculture, fisheries sectors due to flooding

The recent severe flooding in Brahmanbaria’s Sadar, Akhaura, Kasba and Bijoynagar upazilas has heavily damaged the agricultural and fisheries sectors
7 September 2024

Rainfall to increase in next 5 days: BMD

Rainfall activity is expected to increase in the next five days, with temperatures potentially dropping across the country.
7 September 2024

International Vulture Awareness Day: The silent decline of ‘nature’s cleaners’

Around three decades back, flocks of vultures were a common sight across the country. These vultures, known as nature’s “cleaners”, would gather around dead cattle left in open fields, swiftly removing the bodies and sanitising the area.
6 September 2024

Feni officials estimate losses from flood amount to over Tk500cr

Severe flooding in Feni has submerged 70,415 houses, destroying furniture and electrical appliances, according to local officials..The flood has caused an estimated loss of Tk533.59 crore, leaving thousands displaced and struggling to rebuild their lives. .An estimated 7,350 families
6 September 2024

August floods: Curtain rises on ‘Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives’ at Gallery Cosmos

A special group art exhibition titled 'Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives' began at Gallery Cosmos in Dhaka yesterday, to support the victims of the recent catastrophic floods in 11 districts in the east of Bangladesh, that claimed over 60 lives and affected more than 5.5 million people
6 September 2024

No decision on registration to visit St Martin’s: govt

After daylong confusion over the requirements for travelling to Saint Martin’s, the government has clarified that no decision has been made on implementing a registration system for visiting the island.
5 September 2024

The gentle parrot

A plum-headed parakeet glides across the sky, carrying a bunch of green sprouts.
5 September 2024

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked the third on the list of cities worldwide having the worst air quality with an AQI index of 146 at 9:00am this morning
5 September 2024

Rohingya refugees stand beside flood-affected people

In spite of their severe financial hardship, Rohingya refugees living at different camps of Cox’s Bazar and abroad have stood beside the flood-affected people of Bangladesh
4 September 2024