Lowest temperature this year reported 6.9 degrees Celsius at Tetulia

The lowest temperature this year has been recorded today at 6.9 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh.
10 January 2023, 13:05 PM

Indonesia rattled by 7.6 magnitude quake

Indonesia was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday off the Tanimbar islands, prompting panicked residents in the area to flee their homes, although a tsunami warning was lifted after three hours and initial reports indicated limited damage.
10 January 2023, 04:03 AM

Ozone layer on track to recovery within 4 decades: UN report

The ozone layer that shields life on Earth from deadly solar radiation is on track to recover within decades, but controversial geoengineering schemes to blunt global warming could reverse that progress, a major scientific assessment warned Monday.
9 January 2023, 19:37 PM

Tetulia records season’s lowest temperature at 7 degree Celsius

Tetulia of Panchagarh recorded the season's lowest temperature in Bangladesh at 7 degrees Celsius, in 24 hours till this morning as a mild cold wave sweeps parts of the country.
9 January 2023, 07:05 AM

Case filed against 9 people for feasting on migratory birds

The Forest Department today filed a case against nine people in Moulvibazar after a Facebook post showing them feasting allegedly on 'Balihash', a kind of migratory bird, went viral on social media.
8 January 2023, 18:13 PM

Power tariff hike to drive up production cost, stoke inflationary pressures

Any increase in the retail tariffs of electricity will drive up the production cost and lead to a further spiral in inflation, worsening the condition of lower-income groups, said presidents of two chambers today.
8 January 2023, 16:20 PM

Cold wave: Jashore, Chuadanga record lowest temperature at 7.8 degrees Celsius

Jashore and Chuadanga districts recorded the lowest temperature in Bangladesh, at 7.8 degrees Celsius, in 24 hours till this morning as a mild cold wave is sweeping across the country.
8 January 2023, 07:20 AM

India’s Meteorological dept issues ‘orange’ alert as cold wave persists

A mid cold wave is prevailing in parts of northern India while Safdarjung in Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 1.9 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said today.
8 January 2023, 07:18 AM

Bangladesh free from toxic DDT pesticide, says environment minister

Environment Minister Shahab Uddin officially declared Bangladesh free from dangerous DDT pesticide today.
8 January 2023, 07:00 AM

15 illegal resorts asked to halt construction work on St Martin's Island

Local administration conducted a drive on St Martin's Island and asked 15 illegal resorts to halt the construction work yesterday.
7 January 2023, 18:54 PM

Rajshahi records 9.1 degrees Celsius, season's lowest, this morning

Today's temperature in Rajshahi was the lowest of the season after the city had already been shivering in a bitter cold wave for the previous week.
7 January 2023, 09:31 AM

Dhaka records 11.5 degrees Celsius, season's lowest, this morning

A mild cold wave is sweeping over the country and Chuadanga district recorded the lowest temperature this morning at 8.4 degrees Celsius. The district has been recording the lowest temperatures over the past few days in a row.
7 January 2023, 07:42 AM

Moderate to thick fog may occur from midnight: BMD

Moderate to thick fog may occur in the country from midnight to tomorrow morning, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today.
7 January 2023, 07:14 AM

Hydropower imports from Nepal, Bhutan: Bangladesh for 'visible' Indian cooperation

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has sought "visible Indian cooperation" for importing hydropower from Nepal and Bhutan.
5 January 2023, 18:22 PM

Gas, power: Ordinance to adjust price wihout hearing placed

The “Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (amendment) Ordinance, 2022” was placed in parliament yesterday, paving the way for the government to adjust the prices of gas and electricity without public hearing.
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Ordinance to adjust gas, electricity prices without public hearing placed in parliament

The 'Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (amendment) Ordinance, 2022' was placed in parliament today paving the way for government to adjust prices of gas and electricity without public hearing.
5 January 2023, 15:20 PM

10 tips to fight off the winter blues

The days are short and the sun is playing hide and seek. It is a brand-new year and instead of feeling hopeful, you are feeling rather down.
5 January 2023, 08:59 AM

Mild cold wave may continue

A mild cold wave is sweeping across Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Nilphamari, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts and it may continue, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said this morning.
5 January 2023, 07:00 AM

'Bangladesh wants more petroleum products from India at affordable price'

State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has expressed Bangladesh's interest in importing more petroleum products at an affordable price from India.
4 January 2023, 16:49 PM

Moderate to severe cold conditions likely to continue: BMD

Moderate to severe cold conditions are likely to continue in the north, north-western and central parts of the country due to lower differences between day and night temperatures.
4 January 2023, 06:10 AM