Govt forming adaptation plan to address climate change: Minister

The government is formulating an effective national adaptation plan to address the risks of climate change based on the views of concerned ministries, departments, and the public.
2 April 2022, 14:09 PM

200 cameras to count big cats

Tiger census in the Sundarbans is set to start this October. Under the “Sundarbans Tiger Conservation Project”, the census will employ the “camera trapping method” and cost around Tk 3.27 crore.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Global flood losses hit $82b last year: Study

Flooding cost the global economy more than $82 billion last year, accounting for nearly a third of all losses from natural catastrophes, reinsurance agency Swiss Re Institute reported Wednesday.
31 March 2022, 10:58 AM

Tiger Census in Sundarbans: Over 200 cameras to be installed

The government is going to undertake a major survey to assess the animals that Bengal tigers prey on in the Sundarbans and also monitor the current situation of the habitat under a new project of the forest department.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Rooftop solar panels produce way cheaper power than national grid: Idcol

The industrial rooftop solar panels can produce electricity at Tk 6.5 per unit, which is up to 30 per cent cheaper compared to that of the gas- and oil-run power plants, according to Infrastructure Development Company Ltd (Idcol).
30 March 2022, 15:06 PM

‘Climate-resilient’ Mongla offers new life to thousands of internally displaced

Some 150,000 people now live in Mongla – many of whom moved from villages near the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest which straddles the border of Bangladesh and India and harbours endangered Bengal tigers.
30 March 2022, 09:29 AM

CNG filling stations to remain closed 5-11pm during Ramadan

CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 5pm to 11pm every day during the month of Ramadan, instead of 6pm-11:00pm, according to a press release of Petrobangla.
30 March 2022, 05:46 AM

Tk 179,198cr lost to natural calamites

Natural disasters like floods, drought, cyclones and river erosion have caused almost Tk 30,000 crore in damages a year between 2015 and 2020, found a first-of-its-kind government survey.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM

7 divisions, including Dhaka, to see showers over 24 hours

A bout of summer rain or thundershowers in the next 24 hours (till 9am tomorrow) may bring much-needed relief to people of seven divisions in Bangladesh.
29 March 2022, 06:07 AM

Govt chokes on air pollution measures

Bangladesh’s air quality has been the worst in the world for two years in a row -- a worrying development that will only become more acute if strict measures are not taken now such as specific legislation to check the menace.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Strong chance of rain, thunderstorms across country from tomorrow

From tomorrow onwards, there is a strong chance of rain and thunderstorms in various parts of the country. Besides, there was a chance of rain in Dhaka between 5 and 10 pm today.
28 March 2022, 13:10 PM

Brickfields next to primary schools: A menace for 20 years

Brickfields next to primary schools. Children’s lives endangered by health hazards. That is how it has been for more than 20 years in Boilor area of Mymensingh’s Trishal. 
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka world's noisiest city, Rajshahi 4th on list: UN report

Dhaka is the world’s noisiest city, according to a latest report of the United Nations Environment Programme.
27 March 2022, 08:11 AM

3 children killed in Moulvibazar landslide

Three children were killed as a large chunk of earth from a hill suddenly fell on them in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar this afternoon.
26 March 2022, 13:40 PM

4 endangered sea turtles found dead at Kuakata beach in 4 days

Two endangered species of sea turtles were found dead on Kuakata beach in Patuakhali today.
25 March 2022, 16:26 PM

In a first, scientists find microplastics in human blood

For the first time, microplastic contamination has been discovered in human blood, with scientists discovering the microscopic particles in nearly 80% of those examined, reports The Guardian.
24 March 2022, 18:27 PM

Increase capacity of CPG members to protect forests: Speakers

Forest officials and environmentalists today underscored the need to increase the efficiency of Community Patrol Group (CPG) members to conserve forest and protect it from encroachers.
24 March 2022, 14:10 PM

Next goal is uninterrupted power supply at affordable price: Nasrul

The government’s next challenge is to ensure uninterrupted electricity at an affordable price for all, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today.
24 March 2022, 13:34 PM

Climate change: ‘It’s time to step up’

Bangladesh has called for sincere commitment and urgent action from developed nations to fight climate change and ensure a gender-equal,
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Rare rhino born in Czech zoo named after Ukraine capital

A Czech zoo has welcomed a critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros baby that has taken the name of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in honor of that country’s resistance to invading Russian forces.
23 March 2022, 06:29 AM