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South Korea reports hottest April in half a century: weather agency

South Korea experienced its hottest April since comprehensive records began in 1973, the state weather agency said Tuesday, with average daily temperatures more than 2.5 degrees higher than in previous years
7 May 2024, 07:16 AM

BCSIR holds workshop on energy research

The Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industry Research (BCSIR) organised a stake-holder workshop on "The Role of Energy Research for ensuring Socio-Economic development in building Smart Bangladesh" today in the capital.
6 May 2024, 16:00 PM

Nor’wester brings relief, triggers waterlogging in Ctg

The nor'wester or kalboishakhi, a storm that is natural to this season, struck the port city and adjoining areas immediate after 3:00pm and the downpour followed soon afterwards
6 May 2024, 15:48 PM

Climate Adaptation: Address inequality while forming policies, says study

Despite the existence of policies, strategies, and plans to address climate change as a major concern, gaps still remain in the engagement of marginalised communities in climate action, according to a new study
6 May 2024, 14:38 PM

Cutting trees: Why shouldn't eco-friendly laws be formulated, HC asks govt

The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to formulate an eco-friendly law, rule, regulation, or policy for cutting and planting trees
6 May 2024, 14:17 PM

When day turns into night

Clouds gather in the northern sky of Chattogram with a hint of storm and rain from the afternoon
6 May 2024, 13:14 PM

Cutting trees: HC asks govt why environment-friendly law should not be formulated

The High Court today issued a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to formulate an environment-friendly law, rule, regulation or policy for cutting and planting trees
6 May 2024, 11:26 AM

15 died of heatstroke in the last two weeks: DGHS

A total of 15 people died across the country due to heatstroke in the last 15 days, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
6 May 2024, 07:49 AM

Hundreds of trees, electric poles damaged in Kapasia

Hundreds of trees were either broken or uprooted and electric poles damaged in Kapasia upazila of Gazipur as nor'westers lashed the district and many other parts of the country last night
6 May 2024, 06:56 AM

Met office forecasts rains across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains in eight divisions of the country in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
6 May 2024, 06:21 AM

Rain brings relief amid heatwave

After weeks of relentless heat that had the city sweltering, Dhaka residents finally received a much-needed respite as rain swept through the capital last night.
5 May 2024, 18:40 PM

12 held for illegal sand extraction from Padma's char

Rapid Action Battalion arrested 12 people in connection with illegal soil and sand extraction from a vast char of Padma river in Pabna's Ishwardi last night
5 May 2024, 15:55 PM

Forest Department to cut down 2,044 trees on Jashore roads

While Jashore has been suffering from intense heatwave over the last three weeks, the Forest Department has decided to cut down 2,044 trees on four roads of the district
5 May 2024, 14:39 PM

Mother, son die as house collapses during storm

A nine-month pregnant woman and her five-year-old son died as their house collapsed on them during a storm at Hazipara Ghonar Bari in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj last night
5 May 2024, 14:21 PM

Death toll climbs to 66 in Brazil flooding, 101 missing

The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday.
5 May 2024, 12:59 PM

Rain likely in Dhaka, six other divisions in next 72 hours

Mymensingh recorded 83 mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 6:00am today
5 May 2024, 08:48 AM

Writ filed with HC seeking directives on govt to control cutting of trees

A rights organisation today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive upon the government to stop cutting of trees across the country, including Dhaka, to protect the environment
5 May 2024, 08:29 AM

All educational institutions reopen after heatwave-induced closures

After several closures due to the heatwave sweeping the country, all primary and secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions across the country resumed classes today
5 May 2024, 07:56 AM

Heavy rains, storms forecast for entire week

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts heavy rainfall with thunderstorms across the country this week, starting on Tuesday and lasting through Saturday.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Steps to be taken to restore Kaptai Lake: minister

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman today said necessary measures will be taken to bring back the lost beauty of Kaptai Lake in Rangamati
4 May 2024, 12:10 PM