335 illegal brick kilns shut down in Rangpur division

The government today submitted a report to the High Court, saying that operations of 335 illegal brick kilns out of total 502 ones in three districts of Rangpur division have been closed in compliance with its directives
4 June 2024, 13:04 PM

Flash flood in Sylhet: one lakh more stranded in seven hours

Despite a drop in the rainfall in Meghalaya, the number of flood-trapped victims continues to rise in Sylhet as 28 of its total 42 wards remain inundated
4 June 2024, 06:00 AM

Tk 1.77 crore graft: Bakhrabad Gas ex-deputy manager, his wife sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission today filed a case against a former deputy manager of Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd and his wife on charges of embezzling Tk 1.77 crore
3 June 2024, 19:03 PM

Flood In Sylhet: Fresh areas in Sylhet flooded after heavy rain

The flood situation in Sylhet has further worsened owing to incessant rainfall since yesterday and the subsequent onrush of water from upstream, resulting in immense public sufferings.
3 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Cyclone Remal: 309 educational institutions damaged in Barguna

At least 309 educational institutions in Barguna district, including 144 government primary schools, sustained significant damages in the Cyclone Remal
3 June 2024, 14:56 PM

LPG price cut by Tk 2.53 per kg for June

The price of bottled Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been reduced by Tk 2.53 per kg for the month of June
3 June 2024, 10:49 AM

Light to moderate rain likely over parts of country: BMD

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rainfall with temporary gusty wind and heavy falls across all divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
3 June 2024, 08:56 AM

Cyclone Remal: Over 300 educational institutions damaged in Barguna

Over 300 educational institutions have been damaged by Cyclone Remal in Barguna, hampering studies at schools, madrasas and colleges
3 June 2024, 04:39 AM

Cyclone Remal: Losses estimated at Tk 6,880 crore

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, Md Mohibbur Rahman, said yesterday that the ministry has estimated the losses caused by Cyclone Remal at Tk 6,880 crore.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Over 100 trees felled at JU for building construction

Over 100 trees were felled on the Jahangirnagar University campus today to construct two new buildings -- the Fine Arts building and an extension of the New Arts building
2 June 2024, 15:06 PM

Sylhet flood situation shows signs of improvement

The flood situation in Sylhet is showing signs of improvement with the major rivers marking fall in water level in absence of fresh bouts of rain
2 June 2024, 12:26 PM

Losses due to Remal losses estimated at Tk 6,880 crore: Mohibbur Rahman

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman today said the losses caused by Cyclone Remal was estimated at 6,880 crore by his ministry
2 June 2024, 11:59 AM

Magnitude 5 quake jolts parts of Bangladesh

A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted a large part of the country today, including Dhaka
2 June 2024, 11:12 AM

Light rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions including Dhaka
2 June 2024, 06:44 AM

Three killed as storm lashes Thakurgaon

A storm has claimed the lives of three people, including two women and a child, in Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon early this morning
1 June 2024, 18:50 PM

Flooding in Sylhet city worsens

More areas of Sylhet city are getting flooded.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Remal destroys 68 lakh trees

Over 68 lakh trees covering around 27,300 hectares of forest land have been destroyed by Cyclone Remal in Patuakhali and Barguna, according to the Forest Department.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Cattle farmers in dire need of support

Cyclone Remal, left over 9,000 acres of grazing land flooded and damaged across 19 cyclone-hit areas.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Preventive measures can limit damages for major earthquakes: speakers

After a disaster occurs in Bangladesh, discussions and initiatives are planned, which do not last for more than a couple of weeks. However, necessary steps are needed to prevent disaster, said speakers at an event today
1 June 2024, 17:53 PM

Bangladesh needs $876b to implement climate action plans: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said Bangladesh needs US$ 876 billion to implement its ambitious climate action plans and that is why international cooperation is crucial in this regard..He said the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) of the country
1 June 2024, 11:49 AM