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Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan
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Nor’wester lashes Dinajpur villages, uprooting trees and power poles
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Narendra Nath Barman often visits the bank of the Teesta. Tears roll down his eyelids as the 75-year-old stands silently on the riverbed in Rajpur village of Lalmonirhat Sadar -- a place he once called home.
10 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh urges developed countries to fulfill commitment of USD 100 bln
Bangladesh today strongly urged the developed countries to fulfill their commitment of USD 100 billion climate finance
10 December 2023, 13:33 PM
Who are giving us earthquake data?
BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Climate Change: ‘Over 130m at risk in Bangladesh’
A workshop organised by Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (Bela) in Rangpur highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on public health and the economy in Bangladesh.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cyclone Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm
Cyclonic storm "Michaung" over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved northwestwards further and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay over the same area at 6:00am today, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
5 December 2023, 08:47 AM
Eight dead as cyclone batters India's southeast coast
At least eight people were killed as storms lashed India's southeast coast, police said Tuesday, with Cyclone Michaung expected to make landfall within hours
5 December 2023, 05:27 AM
India shuts schools, offices, evacuates thousands as Cyclone Michaung nears
Authorities in southern India on Monday closed schools and offices, halted flights and evacuated coastal areas ahead of a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours, causing torrential rains
4 December 2023, 06:36 AM
Depression over Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm Michaung
The deep depression over the southwest Bay and adjoining area has intensified into cyclonic storm Michaung
3 December 2023, 10:57 AM
One dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines
At least one person was killed and two were injured after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines late Saturday and triggered tsunami warnings that were later lifted
3 December 2023, 08:12 AM
Earthquake: Least prepared as spectre of the big one looms
Frequent earthquakes are a sign that a mega shock may be in the offing, but the densely-populated capital seems to be the least prepared for such an event, experts say.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Earthquake: Cracks appear on Comilla University halls
Resident engineer says no structural damage
2 December 2023, 16:39 PM
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines
Tsunami feared in Philippines and Japan
2 December 2023, 16:04 PM
Earthquake panic: DU student injured after jumping off hall building
A student of Dhaka University was injured after jumping from a hall building being panicked after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning
2 December 2023, 13:58 PM
COP28: Over 110 nations commit to triple renewable energy
More than 110 nations pledged to triple the world's renewable energy within seven years at UN climate talks Saturday as the United States pushed to slash methane emissions and boost nuclear capacity
2 December 2023, 13:45 PM
Earthquake triggers panic, no damage reported
The magnitude 5.6 quake that struck the country in the morning triggered widespread panic, but there was no report of major casualties or damages
2 December 2023, 07:52 AM
At least 76 RMG workers injured in Cumilla
At least 76 garment workers were injured when they tried to rush to exit the factory building in Chauddagram of Cumilla after a 5.6 tremor jolted the country this morning
2 December 2023, 06:49 AM
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Bangladesh this morning.
2 December 2023, 03:36 AM
COP28: UAE launches new $30 billion climate investment fund
The United Arab Emirates said Friday it is launching a new $30 billion private investment fund focused on climate projects in developing countries
1 December 2023, 11:25 AM
COP28 launches climate 'loss and damage' fund
The UN's COP28 climate conference formally launched on Thursday a "loss and damage" fund long sought by vulnerable nations devastated by natural disasters linked to global warming
30 November 2023, 12:40 PM
German govt loses key climate case ahead of COP28
The German government today lost a key climate case brought by environmental groups, in an embarrassing slap down the day before Chancellor Olaf Scholz was due to travel to the COP28 climate summit
30 November 2023, 11:28 AM