Nearly everyone in Europe breathing bad air

Virtually everyone in Europe lives in polluted towns and cities where annual average levels of fine particulate matter are higher than the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended limit
7 September 2023, 06:52 AM

At least 36 dead in Brazil cyclone, many still stranded

The death toll from a cyclone that unleashed torrential rain and flooding on southern Brazil rose to at least 36 Wednesday, authorities said, as the region braced for more violent weather
7 September 2023, 03:06 AM

2023 likely to be hottest year on record: EU monitor

2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, and global temperatures during the Northern Hemisphere summer were the warmest on record, the EU climate monitor said on Wednesday.
6 September 2023, 10:07 AM

Cyclone leaves 21 dead in southern Brazil

Torrential rain and winds caused by an extratropical cyclone have left at least 21 people dead in southern Brazil, officials said Tuesday, warning more flooding may be coming
6 September 2023, 02:54 AM

Another mahout killed in elephant attack

A 45-year-old mahout died after being attacked by an elephant in the Sagarnal union of Moulvibazar's Juri upazila on Monday evening
5 September 2023, 15:27 PM

World inches step closer towards plastic pollution deal: UN

The world inched a step closer towards tackling plastic pollution, with the United Nations publishing the first draft of a binding treaty to tackle the scourge.
5 September 2023, 11:07 AM

Rain for 3 days from tomorrow, low pressure forms over Bay

The country is likely to experience rainfall for three consecutive days starting from tomorrow as monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh, the Met office predicted today.
5 September 2023, 09:28 AM

Injured monkey goes to Sitakunda Health Complex, receives treatment

A monkey has become the talk of the locality after it went to Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex in Chattogram twice and received treatment for wounds
4 September 2023, 11:13 AM

Hong Kong saw hottest summer on record in 2023

Hong Kong experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with the city seeing "record-breaking" temperatures, the government said Monday, the latest region to experience the impact of a warming planet.
4 September 2023, 10:46 AM

Water level decreasing in Jamuna, but sufferings continue

Flood situation has been improving in Sirajganj as the water level has started decreasing in Jamuna but the river is still flowing above the danger level, leaving many still waterlogged.
4 September 2023, 05:36 AM

Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan

Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 30,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island, as cities and counties in the affected areas closed schools and businesses and domestic airlines cancelled flights
4 September 2023, 02:57 AM

Fuel strike postponed till Sept 30

A fuel strike, that caused immense public suffering, was postponed yesterday till September 30.
3 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Fuel strike lifted till Sept 30

People suffered across the country today as a faction of petrol pump owners and workers in the fuel distribution went on strike
3 September 2023, 16:47 PM

12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 144

The new price will be effective from 6:00pm today
3 September 2023, 09:32 AM

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Haikui heads for Taiwan

Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas in eastern Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Haikui as authorities prepared Sunday for the first tropical storm to directly hit the island in four years
3 September 2023, 02:42 AM

Flood worsens in six districts

Swelling rivers have worsened flooding in six districts.
2 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Ongoing mild heatwave may become less intense: BMD

The ongoing mild heatwave over Rajshahi division and 10 other districts may become less intense at some places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said
2 September 2023, 09:15 AM

Jamuna Erosion: 30 homes gone in half an hour

In mere half an hour, the Jamuna devoured the homes, croplands, and belongings of some 30 families in Ichamara village of Bogura’s Sariakandi. Powerless to do anything, the families watched in horror as everything they owned was swept away, leaving them with nothing.
1 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Sundarbans reopened after three-month closure

After three months of closure, the Sundarbans is open from today for fishers, other forest-based livelihood earners, and tourists
1 September 2023, 10:24 AM

Jamuna crosses danger level in Sirajganj

Jamuna’s water levels crossed the danger threshold in Sirajganj early yesterday, deteriorating the flood situation. It may cross danger levels at every point in the district, after which water will recede according to water development board.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM