Critically endangered yellow hill tortoises hatch at Chattogram zoo
8 hour(s) ago
Wildlife
Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall likely in Dhaka, 3 other divisions
16 June 2026, 14:00 PM
Weather
Brazilian Amazon waters recover after two years of drought: report
16 June 2026, 12:14 PM
Climate Change
Nepal to export 40MW power to Bangladesh
14 June 2026, 23:55 PM
Energy
Rivers in north, northeast likely to swell amid heavy rainfall forecast
14 June 2026, 22:37 PM
Weather
Rangamati issues landslide warning amid continued rainfall
14 June 2026, 22:01 PM
Natural disaster
Climate budget inadequate for long-term adaptation requirements: Speakers
14 June 2026, 20:54 PM
Climate Change
Rooppur Nuclear Plant test operations paused over technical glitch
14 June 2026, 18:08 PM
Energy
Ctg’s Nazirhat choking on roadside waste
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Environment
Kuakata Sea Beach: Nine years, 140 dead dolphins, zero probe
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Temperature may fall from May 2 due to rain, thundershowers: BMD meteorologist
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted that rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and other parts of the country will cause a fall in the temperature
29 April 2024, 07:13 AM
Heatwave: Secondary schools, colleges in 5 districts to remain shut tomorrow
Primary schools to remain open
28 April 2024, 14:36 PM
School which has no fans, windows
Students suffer as Patuakhali’s Pangangashia Secondary Girls School resumes classes in a building which ‘may crumble any day’
28 April 2024, 13:38 PM
2 teachers die in Ctg, Jashore amid heatwave
Two teachers died in Chattogram and Jashore today amid a severe heatwave that is sweeping across the country
28 April 2024, 13:31 PM
Warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief
28 April 2024, 11:09 AM
50-year-old man dies in Dhaka amid heatwave
A 50-year-old man died after falling ill while he was travelling on an CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Dhaka’ Jatrabari area amid scorching heat this afternoon
28 April 2024, 10:12 AM
Rain expected in Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast indicating rain or thundershowers in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions within the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
28 April 2024, 07:44 AM
Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours
The Met office has extended the heat alert that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
28 April 2024, 05:13 AM
Sudden Hailstorm in Moulvibazar: Over 100 houses destroyed
Over a hundred houses were completely or partially destroyed in a sudden hailstorm in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar early yesterday.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Shitalakhhya: Water hyacinth clogging riverways
Sailboats used to ride the waves of the Shitalakkhya river in the past, according to 78-year-old Abdul Gafur Sarker, but all that is visible now is kochuripana, or water hyacinth on the surface of the river
27 April 2024, 15:03 PM
How hot is too hot?
Scientists say our focus should not be on just heat, but a combination of heat and humidity
27 April 2024, 12:46 PM
Heat wave turns ‘very severe’ in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna
Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned "very severe" in three districts
27 April 2024, 07:38 AM
Sweltering heat to continue for few more days
With this season’s highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Gas supply to remain halted for 12 hours
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers in different areas of the capital for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm today for emergency works in the gas pipeline.
26 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke
26 April 2024, 16:02 PM
Mercury hits 42.7°C in Chuadanga, season's highest
Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
26 April 2024, 13:08 PM
Areas in Dhaka where gas supply will be off for 12 hours tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for all categories of customers at different areas in the city for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow (Saturday) for emergency works in the gas pipeline
26 April 2024, 13:07 PM
Rain likely in parts of Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9:00 am today
26 April 2024, 09:10 AM
Nature Quest: A fairy 'tail' from paradise
An adult male Indian paradise flycatcher spotted among the greenery in Salampur of Natore's Lalpur upazila. This magnificent looking bird is native to the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, and Myanmar
26 April 2024, 05:20 AM
865,000 illegal gas connections snapped in last 2 yrs: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said in the last two years, a total of 865,000 illegal gas connections have been snapped
25 April 2024, 16:16 PM