Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 187 at 9:09am this morning
23 March 2024, 04:31 AM

BMD predicts rain across Bangladesh with thunderstorms in some areas

Rain or thundershowers were forecasted in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions with temporary gusty or squally winds, according to BMD's weather bulleting for today
22 March 2024, 04:18 AM

Dhaka air world’s worst this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI of 313 at 8:31am today
22 March 2024, 04:04 AM

Giants of the Sundarbans

A saltwater crocodile was spotted roaming the Sundarbans recently. Native to saltwater habitats, brackish wetlands, and freshwater rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known as the largest living reptiles in the world
22 March 2024, 03:42 AM

President, PM issue messages on eve of World Water Day

The World Water Day will be observed in the country tomorrow as elsewhere in the globe
21 March 2024, 14:17 PM

Forests should be harmed for building Infrastructure: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the country’s forests should not be destroyed for the construction of roads or any other infrastructures
21 March 2024, 14:11 PM

Safe drinking water: Policies insufficient without implementation, says US embassy official

Policies alone are insufficient to ensure safe drinking water to people without enforcement, said a US embassy official today
21 March 2024, 11:08 AM

PM seeks use of Indian territory to import electricity from Bhutan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for Indian assistance to use their territory to import electricity from Bhutan
21 March 2024, 10:57 AM

MoU to be signed with South Korea on carbon markets: env minister

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said a Memorandum of Understanding related to Article 6, which governs carbon markets under the Paris Agreement, is ready and expected to be finalised within two months
21 March 2024, 09:54 AM

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

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
21 March 2024, 04:02 AM

Dhaka's air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 167 at 8:56am today
20 March 2024, 04:26 AM

Bangladesh breathed worst air last year

Bangladesh’s air was the worst in the world last year and it was 15 times worse than the minimum set by the World Health Organisation guideline.
19 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Unexpected rain offers brief respite in Dhaka, affects commute

Dhaka residents experienced a welcome break from the persistent heat this afternoon as light rainfall swept through the city, offering a cool reprieve
19 March 2024, 16:39 PM

Rain likely in Khulna div, Dhaka and other parts

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind may occur at many places in Khulna division and few places in other seven divisions in next 24 hours from 9:00am today, the Met office said
19 March 2024, 08:38 AM

Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad and Iran, with particulate matter about 15 times the level recommended by the World Health Organization, data published on Tuesday showed
19 March 2024, 06:12 AM

Over 20 dead in Papua New Guinea floods, landslides

Flooding, landslides and torrential rains have killed at least 23 people in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, where homes have been damaged and roads washed away
19 March 2024, 05:49 AM

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

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 197 at 9:00am this morning
19 March 2024, 03:56 AM

Methane: A powerful gas heating the planet

Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly and slow climate change.
18 March 2024, 08:17 AM

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

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 206 at 9:00am, Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
18 March 2024, 03:45 AM

DNCC auctions off 10-storey building for Tk 60,000

The DNCC today auctioned off an illegal 10-storey building constructed on the land of Ramchandrapur canal for Tk 60,000
17 March 2024, 15:33 PM