9 arrested over attempted smuggling Tokay Gecko in Netrokona

During search operation, a Tokay gecko was recovered from inside a microbus
15 June 2025, 12:05 PM

Monsoon begins with rain, relief from heat

BMD forecasts increased rainfall through the week amid lingering heatwave
15 June 2025, 11:05 AM

Nepal set to export 40mw power to Bangladesh via India from today

Bangladesh has agreed to import electricity from Nepal for the next five years
14 June 2025, 19:31 PM

Water levels rise at 17 river stations, fall at 95: FFWC1

Water levels at 17 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have risen, while 95 stations recorded a fall, according to an FFWC bulletin issued yesterday.
14 June 2025, 19:15 PM

No more residential gas connections

Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan yesterday said the government will not provide residential gas connections, even in areas where gas is being extracted.
13 June 2025, 18:00 PM

NATURE QUEST

A male Baya weaver, or Babui pakhi, weaves a hanging nest on a tree in Chattogram’s Anowara.
12 June 2025, 19:25 PM

Monsoon rains may begin tomorrow

The Met office forecasts the onset of sustained monsoon rains starting tomorrow, with heavy downpours likely after Sunday.
11 June 2025, 18:09 PM

Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists

The Arctic region is on the frontline of global warming
11 June 2025, 13:04 PM

Holidays: Dhaka’s air remains ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka ranked eighth on the list of cities with the worst air quality yesterday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 135 at 9:40am.
10 June 2025, 20:13 PM

Eid holiday crowds flock to reopened Gazipur Safari Park

Families were seen sitting in the field in front of the park, while shopkeepers set up stalls selling food and other items outside the entrance. Horse-drawn carriages and other entertainment options were also available near the gate
9 June 2025, 10:00 AM

Rain likely over four divisions

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, according to a Met Office bulletin in Dhaka.
9 June 2025, 09:02 AM

Tidal surges damage 955 houses in Patuakhali

Monir Sardar, 45, a fisherman from Char Montaz union under Patuakhali's Rangabali upazila, and his four family members became homeless overnight as strong winds and tidal surges caused by a low-pressure system battered the coastline recently
9 June 2025, 06:37 AM

Three-storey school building collapses into Jamuna in Manikganj

The school had been under threat from severe river erosion over the past few days
8 June 2025, 14:00 PM

Light rain likely in parts of country today

In Dhaka, the wind will flow from the south or southeast at speeds between 8 and 12 kph
7 June 2025, 05:44 AM

Light to moderate rain, thundershowers likely over parts of Bangladesh

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions, the Met office says
6 June 2025, 07:27 AM

Floods feared as rain-fed rivers in Sylhet cross danger mark

As of 9:00am today, the rivers were still overflowing at four key monitoring points, according to the Water Development Board (WDB) in the district
5 June 2025, 17:57 PM

Nationwide tree plantation, anti-plastic campaign held

Mission Green Bangladesh took the initiative. Over 5,000 trees were planted, with the active participation of 1,700 volunteers
5 June 2025, 17:40 PM

'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'

Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day
5 June 2025, 15:27 PM

Call for action as plastic waste threatens Sundarbans ecosystem

Pollution from bottles, packaging, and polythene endangers aquatic life in the region
5 June 2025, 12:08 PM

Power division gets 30% lower budget allocation

The allocation for the power division in the national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 is around 30 percent less than that of the previous fiscal year, while it has been nearly doubled for the energy and mineral resources division. .The government has decided to cut electricity production c
4 June 2025, 16:01 PM