Heavy rain likely in four divisions: BMD
UNB, Dhaka
25 May 2026, 12:08 PM Weather
Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days
AFP, Kabul
22 May 2026, 20:05 PM World
Endangered leopard cat rescued in Sreemangal
Our Correspondent, Moulvibazar
22 May 2026, 16:33 PM Wild Life
What scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
AFP, Paris
22 May 2026, 10:10 AM Climate Change
Nature Quest / Baba’s home
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM Wild Life
UN votes 141‑8 to back ICJ climate opinion; US among few to oppose
Reuters, Washington
22 May 2026, 01:52 AM Climate Change

Operator Information Support System implemented at Rooppur nuclear plant

Russia deploys the system abroad for the first time
9 hour(s) ago

Heavy rain likely in four divisions: BMD

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall forecast in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet over next 24 hours
25 May 2026, 12:08 PM

Bangladesh moving steadily towards self-reliant energy system: PM

Tarique Rahman says rooftop solar initiative at parliament symbolises country's commitment to clean energy and sustainable development
24 May 2026, 16:26 PM

Offshore bidding opens under relaxed framework

The government is set to launch exploration offers for all 26 offshore blocks today under a significantly relaxed framework featuring lower qualification thresholds, reduced entry costs and a series of commercial safeguards aimed at lowering investor risk in the Bay of Bengal.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Heavy rainfall likely in 3 divisions, mild heat wave sweeps parts of country

BMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds as temperatures may slightly decline nationwide
23 May 2026, 11:47 AM

Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days

15 dead in Baghlan, two in Badakhshan, one in Wardak from flash floods
22 May 2026, 20:05 PM

Endangered leopard cat rescued in Sreemangal

The animal was reportedly hit by a vehicle
22 May 2026, 16:33 PM

What scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino

El Nino's impacts could become more extreme even if the phenomenon itself is not growing stronger
22 May 2026, 10:10 AM

UN votes 141‑8 to back ICJ climate opinion; US among few to oppose

US joins Russia, Saudi Arabia in opposing UN climate resolution
22 May 2026, 01:52 AM

Baba’s home

An elegant male Indian paradise-flycatcher, locally known as “Shah-Bulbul”, tends to its hungry nestlings in Chuadanga during the peak of the summer breeding season.
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rooppur NPP: First stage of operational readiness toward the initial 300-350MW electricity supply to the national grid

Operational readiness demands coordination with MOST, BAERA, NPCBL and security agencies
21 May 2026, 22:57 PM

Mild heatwave grips Dhaka, 10 other districts: BMD

Met office forecasts gusty winds, lightning and heavy rainfall in parts of country
21 May 2026, 15:20 PM

Power generation hits record 17,200MW amid 400MW load-shedding

Power Grid data show electricity demand still outpaced supply during Wednesday night’s evening peak, despite the country’s highest-ever generation
20 May 2026, 22:42 PM

Barapukuria Unit-3 resumes power generation after 7 months

The 275MW unit is now supplying around 100MW to the national grid after repairs to mechanical faults, says the plant’s chief engineer
20 May 2026, 22:39 PM

BGFCL starts drilling Kamta-2 well to boost gas supply

The Gazipur well could add up to 10 mmcfd gas to the national grid if drilling and testing are successful
20 May 2026, 20:05 PM

Mother elephant dies after being shot in the eye in Cox’s Bazar

The elephant collapsed beside her crying calf before a grieving herd gathered around her body
19 May 2026, 00:56 AM

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata

A rare species of sea turtle was rescued from Kuakata beach in Patuakhali yesterday.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rare sea turtle rescued at Kuakata beach

Turtle to be released back into the sea after treatment, says forest official
16 May 2026, 19:06 PM

Three killed in lightning strikes in two districts

Three people were killed in lightning strikes in two districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

No immediate damage or abnormalities at nuclear plants in Miyagi and Fukushima
15 May 2026, 20:37 PM