7-feet long python rescued in Ctg BRTA office

Later it was handed over to the Forest Department
7 January 2025, 15:48 PM

Conservation and community: Navigating the human-elephant dilemma

The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Chattogram's Karnaphuli, Anwara, and Banskhali upazilas is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and human livelihoods
4 January 2025, 14:37 PM

13 Himalayan vultures rescued last month

Throughout December last year, wildlife rescue teams in the Rangpur division rescued 13 near-threatened Himalayan griffon vultures, along with an eagle and a barn owl (Laxmi Pecha).
3 January 2025, 20:45 PM

The cost of habitat loss: Casualties rise amid human-elephant conflict

The recent death of 36-year-old welder Ali Akbar, who was killed by an elephant which intruded onto his property, has left his loved ones in deep mourning and hardship. Akbar, a resident of Shah Mirpur in Chattogram’s Karnaphuli upazila, was the primary provider for his family.
3 January 2025, 20:39 PM

Jatisangha Park reopens tomorrow after two years

Park to stay open for 3 hours initially due to staff shortage
2 January 2025, 12:35 PM

No increase in LPG price, 12kg cylinder price stays at Tk 1,455

The retail price of a 12 kilogramme LPG cylinder will stay at Tk 1,455, the same as in November and December.
2 January 2025, 11:01 AM

CNG refueling stations to remain closed from 6pm to 9pm

The daily closing period for CNG refuelling stations has been reduced by two hours from the first day of 2025
31 December 2024, 15:11 PM

Diesel, kerosene prices reduced by Tk 1 per litre from Jan 1

Octane price will remains unchanged at Tk 125 per litre, and petrol price will remain unchanged at Tk 121
31 December 2024, 15:08 PM

Rare vulture rescued in Moulvibazar

A rare vulture has been rescued from a paddy field in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar
29 December 2024, 19:12 PM

A thriving dry grass trade sustains betel leaf farming in Bagerhat

This grass, vital for roofing the delicate pan boroj (betel leaf farms), shields crops from harsh sunlight and cold, ensuring their quality and productivity.
29 December 2024, 13:05 PM

Tripura CM says Bangladesh owes the state Rs 200 crore for electricity: PTI

"Bangladesh has not paid us about Rs 200 crore for electricity. The outstanding amount is increasing every day. We hope they will clear their dues so that the power supply is not disrupted," Saha told PTI in Agartala.
23 December 2024, 12:12 PM

Summit Power seeks time to provide financial report

Summit Power Limited (SPL) has sought a five-month extension from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for providing the audited financial report for fiscal year 2023-24, which ended last June. 
19 December 2024, 18:07 PM

Govt won’t raise power tariff despite pressure from IMF: energy adviser

The energy adviser explained that while the IMF recommended a tariff hike to ease the subsidy burden in the power sector, the government emphasised the adverse effects such a move would have on citizens already grappling with high inflation
19 December 2024, 15:42 PM

Payra power plant halts production for tests of new facility

Production cost at new facility to be lower than that of Adani, other plants
18 December 2024, 15:30 PM

$158.89 million AIIB loan availed for power infrastructure project

Power Grid Bangladesh PLC will implement the project
15 December 2024, 14:29 PM

No foreign firm shows interest in Bay of Bengal gas exploration

Seven purchased tender documents, but none submitted papers finally
9 December 2024, 12:48 PM

Power deal signed with Adani should be renegotiated: expert

The deal with India’s Adani Power should be renegotiated as the cost of power from the company is much higher than that of domestic power plants, said energy expert Prof M Tamim, a member of the White Paper Committee on Economy today
7 December 2024, 12:29 PM

Child mauled to death by dogs in Kishoreganj

A child died after being mauled by a pack of stray dogs in Kishoreganj's Nikli upazila this afternoon
6 December 2024, 17:55 PM

PDB can save $1.2 billion a year by fixing core problems: IEEFA

The global energy think-tank suggested shifting half of Bangladesh’s existing industrial demand to the grid
4 December 2024, 05:01 AM

Chevron plans to invest in gas exploration, officials tell Yunus

The chief adviser highlighted key reforms undertaken by the interim government to ensure a better investment climate in the country.
3 December 2024, 12:23 PM