Rangamati issues landslide warning amid continued rainfall
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4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
12 June 2026, 00:40 AM
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5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM
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Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj
4 June 2026, 22:14 PM
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UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness
2 June 2026, 15:06 PM
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Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days
22 May 2026, 20:05 PM
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Three killed in lightning strikes in two districts
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan
15 May 2026, 20:37 PM
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3 hikers dead in Indonesian volcanic eruption
8 May 2026, 15:06 PM
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Nor’wester lashes Dinajpur villages, uprooting trees and power poles
7 May 2026, 12:08 PM
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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
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
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
World's largest private firms fail to set climate targets: report
Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies
22 April 2024, 03:31 AM
Extreme heat sears the nation
The scorching heat continues to disrupt lives across the country, forcing the authorities to close down all schools and colleges till April 27.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
ADB provides $71 mn for climate resilient water management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a $71 million loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
20 April 2024, 13:30 PM
Thousands of Bangladeshis stranded at Dhaka, Dubai airports
Several thousand Bangladeshi passengers remained stranded at the Dubai and Dhaka airports for the last two days as flights to and from Dubai got delayed or cancelled due to unprecedented flooding in the Middle East country
18 April 2024, 13:56 PM
11 killed as nor’westers batter 6 dists
At least 11 people died and many others injured as violent nor’westers lashed Jhalakathi, Patuakhali, Pirojpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, and Netrokona districts yesterday.
7 April 2024, 18:00 PM
At least 11 killed as nor’westers lash 6 districts
As many as 200 houses were damaged, electric transmission lines snapped, and trees were uprooted, resulting in the disruption of road communication in many places
7 April 2024, 16:09 PM
One dies in Khulna lightning strike
A man died after being struck by lightning in Dumuria upazila of Khulna this morning
7 April 2024, 10:24 AM
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York City region
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the US Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity but apparently causing no major damage
5 April 2024, 16:02 PM
Why was Taiwan so well prepared for the earthquake?
When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's scenic and largely rural east coast county of Hualien on Wednesday, local official Chang Tung-yao knew exactly what to do, having experienced a similar temblor six years before
4 April 2024, 08:56 AM
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people today, injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety
3 April 2024, 11:49 AM
Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit northern Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning, the United States Geological Survey said
24 March 2024, 02:58 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
Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Bosnia-Montenegro border region
A magnitude 5.4 quake struck the border region between Montenegro and Bosnia early Thursday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said
14 March 2024, 05:22 AM
More than 30 killed in heavy rain in Pakistan
More than 30 people have died in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours, with thousands of schools closed, officials said Sunday
3 March 2024, 11:49 AM
Protect our homes, croplands from erosion
Residents of Andharmanik and Jaynagar areas under Manikganj Municipality yesterday organised a human chain demanding that the authorities concerned take steps to protect their homesteads and croplands from Kaliganga river erosion.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Pabna
An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Pabna today at 8:07 pm, according to BMD
14 February 2024, 16:47 PM