Rain likely in Dhaka, 4 other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in five divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
30 May 2024

Cyclone Remal damages crops worth over Tk 26cr in Patuakhali

Cyclone Remal has left a trail of destruction in Patuakhali, impacting nearly 60 thousand farmers and damaging crops worth over Tk 26 crore, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE) of the district
30 May 2024

New investment opportunity: Adani team meets finance minister

Representatives of Adani Group met Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali at the secretariat yesterday and discussed the new investment opportunities in Bangladesh..Besides, the representatives have sought the dues of Adani Power, from where the country has been importing electricity sin
29 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: BRAC, BRAC Bank donate Tk10 crore as relief

BRAC and BRAC Bank have contributed Tk 10 crore as relief assistance for the families affected by cyclone Remal
29 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: Coastal people reeling from heavy losses

Dipali Sardar of Gopi Pagla village in Khulna’s Paikgacha upazila used to rear ducks.
29 May 2024

FM Hasan calls for robust action on climate change

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has called for urgent and robust international action on climate change, emphasizing the critical need to bolster support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in their resilience-building efforts
29 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: 93 percent power restored, says ministry

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said around 93 percent power supply out of the affected areas across the country by Cyclone Remal was restored till this evening
29 May 2024

Addressing urban issues crucial: speakers

Speakers at a discussion today said as Bangladesh's urban population rapidly expands, addressing the complex issues plaguing the country's cities has become increasingly crucial
29 May 2024

Earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.
29 May 2024

Delhi records highest-ever temperature at 49.9°C

Temperatures in India's capital soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, the government's weather bureau said
29 May 2024

Why tidal surges were so high

Southern rivers in Bangladesh were already swelling with waters on May 23 due to the full moon’s gravitational dance with the Earth.
28 May 2024

Coastal belt grapples with devastation

Scenes of destruction caused by Remal have begun to emerge in the country’s coastal areas as people started to return home from shelters.
28 May 2024

Sundarbans saves Bangladesh but pays a heavy price

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s “silent protector”, the shield and first line of defense against natural disasters, has once again safeguarded the nation from a cyclone -- Remal.
28 May 2024

Feeling hot and sweaty after rain? Here is why

The country experienced heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Remal, yet people from various regions reported still feeling sweaty and uncomfortable. Meteorologists explained that this discomfort is primarily due to the excessive moisture in the air.
28 May 2024

Couple killed in Narsingdi during storm

A couple died when a pile of bricks fell on their tin-shed house in Narsingdi Sadar upazila during the storm early today
28 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: 20 villages flooded in Moulvibazar

About 20 villages in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar have been flooded due to nonstop rain triggered by cyclone Remal, which made landfall in Bangladesh on Sunday night
28 May 2024

1.73cr people still out of power

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said around 1.73 crore customers across the country are still out of power following the impact of cyclone Remal
28 May 2024

Depression lies over Sylhet, seaports asked to hoist signal 3

The land depression now lies over Sylhet and adjoining area and is likely to move north eastwards and weaken gradually
28 May 2024

Why still feel hot despite heavy rain?

The country experienced heavy rainfall yesterday due to Cyclone Remal, but people from different parts of the country reported still feeling hot and discomfort
28 May 2024

Cyclone Remal: Firefighter dies of electrocution while removing trees

As fighters were clearing the trees, Rasel got electrocuted from a torn wire when electricity supply resumed suddenly
28 May 2024