Cyclone-hit Myanmar, Bangladesh need $375m in aid: UN

The United Nations today said it needed $375 million in funding for millions of people affected by the cyclone that devastated parts of Myanmar and Bangladesh
23 May 2023, 11:34 AM

How temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius impacts billions

About 2 billion people will live in hazardous heat conditions by the end of the century if climate policies continue on their current trajectory, according to new research published in the Nature Sustainability journal
23 May 2023, 06:54 AM

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Dhaka and some other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
23 May 2023, 05:56 AM

Govt announces zero tolerance against wildlife crimes: Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said that the government announced zero tolerance policy against wildlife related crimes.."Wildlife Crime Control Unit is working diligently to create public awareness for the purpose of wildlife conservation in differen
22 May 2023, 13:26 PM

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other parts of country

Dhaka and other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9:00 am..“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal an
22 May 2023, 11:07 AM

Gas supply from floating LNG terminals restored after 9 days

Full-scale gas supply from one of the Moheshkhali floating LNG terminals, which remained closed since May 11 due to the impact of Cyclone Mocha, has resumed
21 May 2023, 13:13 PM

Police bar protesters from going to Nagar Bhaban

Around 200 people, protesting Dhaka South City Corporation's move to cut down trees on the capital's Saat Masjid Road, gathered in Bangabazar intersection after police stopped them from marching to Nagar Bhaban around noon today
21 May 2023, 06:42 AM

Everest is turning 'dry, rocky'

Mount Everest is losing snow and turning "dry and rocky", British climber Kenton Cool, who made his 17th ascent of the world’s highest peak this week, the most by a foreigner, said today.
20 May 2023, 15:57 PM

7.1-magnitude quake strikes east of New Caledonia

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday in the Pacific Ocean to the east of New Caledonia, the US Geological Survey said, a day after a major quake hit the same area
20 May 2023, 02:49 AM

Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

Myanmar's military-controlled media said on Friday 145 people were killed when Cyclone Mocha hit the country this week, in stark contrast to reports from rights groups and residents who fear hundreds may have died.
19 May 2023, 14:30 PM

800,000 people affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: UN

At least 800,000 people in Myanmar need emergency food aid and other assistance after Cyclone Mocha slammed into the conflict-torn country earlier this week, the United Nations said Friday.
19 May 2023, 10:08 AM

Over half of the world’s lakes have shrunk in past 30 years: Study

More than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human consumption, a study published on Thursday found.
19 May 2023, 07:12 AM

Rain or thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Dhaka and other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9:00am on today..“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few
19 May 2023, 06:59 AM

7.7 quake hits near New Caledonia triggering tsunami warning

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck today in the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia, triggering a tsunami warning, US monitoring agencies said..The quake was detected at a depth of 37 kilometres (23 miles), the US Geological Service said.."Based on the preliminary earthquak
19 May 2023, 03:50 AM

Devastating Italian floods kill at least 13, wreck homes and farms

Floods that killed at least 13 people in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region caused billions of euros' worth of damage and hit agriculture particularly hard, the regional governor said on Thursday..Torrential rains this week devastated the eastern side of the region, known as Romagna, w
18 May 2023, 20:22 PM

5 Scrapped coal-fired projects: WB advises using sites for solar power plants

The World Bank has recommended using the sites of five cancelled coal-fired projects for setting up solar power plants that could produce up to 3,788 megawatts.
18 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Mother fish release sample eggs in Halda

Mother fish in Halda River have released sample eggs starting Wednesday night.
18 May 2023, 17:58 PM

Plastic-eating fungi found in Chinese coastal salt marshes

An international team of scientists identified plastic-eating bacteria and fungi in Chinese coastal salt marshes, presenting new possibilities for global waste management, according to a study published today
18 May 2023, 14:49 PM

Intl market to determine power, gas price: Nasrul Hamid

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the price of electricity and gas will be determined by the international market
18 May 2023, 11:33 AM

Animal lovers demand justice for elephant killing

Animal lovers in the capital formed a human chain demanding that the perpetrators of elephant killing be brought to book.
18 May 2023, 10:18 AM