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

Snakebite kills farmer in Jamalpur

A farmer died after getting bitten by a snake in Jamalpur's Sarishabari upazila today
25 June 2024

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

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

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

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

Mild heatwave sweeps parts of country

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What to do when you encounter a Russell's Viper

Environment ministry issues guidelines
22 June 2024

Teesta water recedes, still flowing above danger level in Rangpur

Flood situation expected to worsen, says WDB
22 June 2024

772,000 children affected: Unicef

Over 20,00,000 people, including over 772,000 children, are already affected by flash floods in the north-eastern region and in urgent need of assistance, said Unicef Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett yesterday.
21 June 2024

Floods in Sylhet: Thousands in dire need of relief

With the waters receding in some areas, the flood situation in the Sylhet region started showing signs of improvement yesterday.
21 June 2024

Lightning kills four in Khulna

Four people, including a child, died after being struck by lightning in three upazilas of Khulna, authorities said yesterday.
21 June 2024

20,000 stranded in Rangpur flash flood

Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river.
21 June 2024

Sylhet flood: Over 10,000 consumers left without electricity

Incessant rain and gushing waters from the hills have led to early flooding in the Sylhet region, causing power outages for 10,000 to 12,000 residents in the district
21 June 2024