One dies in Khulna lightning strike

A man died after being struck by lightning in Dumuria upazila of Khulna this morning
7 April 2024, 10:24 AM

4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York City region

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity but apparently causing no major damage
5 April 2024, 16:02 PM

Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked eighth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 154 at 9:10 am this morning
5 April 2024, 05:51 AM

Nature Quest: Jewels of the jungle

Kalij pheasants spotted roaming the grounds at Chittagong University recently. These hen-sized birds can be found in forests and thickets in the Himalayan foothills, from Nepal and Pakistan to Western Thailand
5 April 2024, 05:44 AM

Why was Taiwan so well prepared for the earthquake?

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before
4 April 2024, 08:56 AM

Global forest loss remains high despite gains: report

More than half the habitable land on earth was once covered in lush forest. Humans have been chopping away at it for 10,000 years, but deforestation has accelerated dramatically in the past century
4 April 2024, 08:37 AM

Drive against resorts occupying Gazipur forest land soon: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury yesterday said that operations will be conducted soon against the resort and other establishments illegally established by occupying forest land in Gazipur
3 April 2024, 19:02 PM

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing

Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people today, injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety
3 April 2024, 11:49 AM

Mild to moderate heatwave in Dhaka, 2 other divisions

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and it may spread, the Met office said today
3 April 2024, 10:30 AM

LPG price cut by Tk 3.34 per kg

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Berc) today lowered the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 3.34 per kg, setting the new rate at Tk 120.18 per kg
3 April 2024, 10:19 AM

Two endangered bear cubs rescued; 1 held

Police in Bandarban rescued two endangered bear cubs from Alikadam upazila and arrested a wildlife smuggler in the process
2 April 2024, 15:40 PM

Stop hill cutting at Sajek in Rangamati: HC

The High Court today ordered the government to stop cutting hills at Sajek in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati
2 April 2024, 12:55 PM

PM wants Rosatom to build another nuclear power plant at Rooppur

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today requested Russia's state-run atomic agency Rosatom to consider building a second nuclear power plant in Rooppur
2 April 2024, 12:15 PM

President asks BERC to strengthen research, discover new energy sources

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today directed the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to strengthen research and discover the new sources of energy
2 April 2024, 11:27 AM

Mild to moderate heatwave sweeping over Dhaka, three divisions

Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over four divisions, including Dhaka, and it may continue and spread in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
2 April 2024, 07:33 AM

CARE launches NABAPALLAB project

CARE Bangladesh today launched the “Nature-Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives and Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB)” project at InterContinental Dhaka
1 April 2024, 17:56 PM

Rain, gusty winds likely in 3 divisions

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places in three divisions with hails at isolated places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
1 April 2024, 08:01 AM

Prices of diesel, kerosene cut by Tk 2.25 per litre

Petrol and octane prices remain unchanged
31 March 2024, 10:51 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka, four other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts rain or thundershowers at different parts of the country in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
31 March 2024, 08:02 AM

Gas supply suspended in these Dhaka areas till 2pm today

Gas supply will remain suspended for emergency work on the pipeline from 10:00am to 2:00pm in several Dhaka areas today
31 March 2024, 06:03 AM