UN appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims
AFP, Kathmandu
7 HOUR(s) Climate crisis
Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion
Reuters, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 Natural Disaster
Two trapped tunnel workers rescued 9 days after floods hit Nepal
AFP, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 Natural Disaster
nature / Nature Quest
4 September 2026 Wildlife
Nepal sent disaster alert 38 minutes after the glacier collapse. It wasn’t enough
The Kathmandu Post/ANN
3 September 2026 Natural Disaster
Interview / Why Nepal wants China, US and India to pay climate compensation
The Kathmandu Post/ANN
2 September 2026 Natural Disaster

Mild heat wave to continue across large parts of Bangladesh

Rain and thunderstorms likely in several regions as monsoon nears Teknaf coast
2 June 2026

Monsoon may arrive a week late: Met office

BMD says country likely to see less rain, more heat in early monsoon
1 June 2026

Solar boom on Padma char lands brings power

As two major solar parks reshape Pabna’s riverine landscape, farmers say rising land values come at cost of farmland
1 June 2026

Sundarbans closed for three months

The Forest Department has imposed a three-month ban (June 1 to August 31) on entry into the Sundarbans to protect biodiversity, wildlife and fishery resources during the breeding season.
1 June 2026

Fuel prices rise again: Petrol, octane up by Tk 5 per litre

Second hike in six weeks takes effect from June 1
31 May 2026

Sundarbans closed for three months to protect wildlife breeding

Entry ban sparks livelihood concerns among families dependent on the forest
31 May 2026

DSCC, DNCC remove over 47,000 tonnes of sacrificial waste in 3 days

DSCC removed 28,428 tonnes of waste; DNCC nearly 18,845 tonnes
30 May 2026

Illegal silica sand extraction raises environmental concern

The continuous sand extraction caused soil erosion beneath pillars of three bridges
30 May 2026

‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution

Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026

In Shariatpur villages, monkeys come knocking for food

Around 5,000-6,000 monkeys now roam parts of Naria and Bhedarganj, raiding homes as natural food sources decline
28 May 2026

Mideast war reshaping national energy strategies: IEA

IEA estimates that global energy investment will reach $3.4 trillion in 2026
28 May 2026

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UN

The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards
28 May 2026

Operator Information Support System implemented at Rooppur nuclear plant

Russia deploys the system abroad for the first time
27 May 2026

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

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

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

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

Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days

15 dead in Baghlan, two in Badakhshan, one in Wardak from flash floods
22 May 2026

Endangered leopard cat rescued in Sreemangal

The animal was reportedly hit by a vehicle
22 May 2026