Malaysia declares haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo
AFP, Kuching
4 September 2026 Climate crisis
UN appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims
AFP, Kathmandu
4 September 2026 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
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4 September 2026 Wildlife

MIDA, Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation sign MoU on blue economy

Agreement aims to boost cooperation in fisheries and marine affairs, with Chief Adviser Yunus stressing ocean conservation
14 January 2026

Cold wave persists in two northern districts; Tetulia records 8°C

Country’s lowest temperature prevails in Tetulia for sixth consecutive day
14 January 2026

Survey finds 47% of home solar systems failing across Bangladesh

The survey shows that many systems installed under government and donor-backed initiatives have stopped working due to poor maintenance, limited technical support and weak monitoring mechanisms.
13 January 2026
13 January 2026

Mild cold wave sweeps eight districts, may persist: Met office

Lowest temperature drops to 8.4°C in Tentulia as fog and dry weather continue nationwide
12 January 2026

Prolong cold wave grips northern Bangladesh as Tetulia records 7.3°C

Low temperatures, strong winds and high humidity disrupt daily life, hitting outdoor workers and farmers hardest
11 January 2026

Prolonged cold wave grips northern dists, threatens livelihoods

The cold conditions likely to persist throughout January, expert says
10 January 2026

Tetulia records lowest temperature today at 6.8°C

Bone-chilling winds intensify hardship for workers
9 January 2026

The lunch line

Three blue-tailed bee-eaters, perched in a perfect descending line, flaunt their midday catches in Gopalpur of Rajshahi’s Godagari upazila.
9 January 2026

Sunlight brings some relief from cold

Sunlight brought a little respite yesterday for the cold-hit people across the country, especially in the northern region, after several consecutive days of bone-chilling cold.
9 January 2026

LPG traders withdraw strike after meeting with BERC

Want assurance of uninterrupted supply of LPG
8 January 2026

Ministry proposes VAT cut to below 10% on LPG imports amid supply crunch

Letter sent to NBR seeks tax relief on imports and local production amid winter crisis
8 January 2026

Cold wave grips eight districts, two divisions; Srimangal temperature drops to 7°C

Weather office warns cold conditions and dense fog may persist across several regions
8 January 2026

Rescued Sundarbans tigress showing signs of recovery

Tranquillised on Sunday afternoon after four attempts
7 January 2026

Biting cold wave sweeps northern and coastal regions as mercury drops

Temperatures fell sharply, likely to persist for another two to three days
7 January 2026

Naogaon’s Badalgachhi logs season's lowest temperature at 6.7°C

The district sees sharp 5°C drop in a day; one to two severe cold waves likely later this month
7 January 2026

Acute LPG shortage in Rajshahi: Prices soar above govt rate

Consumers say they are paying Tk 1,500 for 12 kg cylinder
6 January 2026

Strong quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

Japan sits on top of four major tectonic plates
6 January 2026

Cold wave grips 10 districts; Rajshahi records season’s lowest at 7°C

Meteorological officials say temperatures may rise slightly, but cold conditions will persist until January 11
6 January 2026

Student group rescues Himalayan Griffon vulture in Gaibandha

Members of the student-led environmental organisation 'Team for Energy and Environmental Research' (TEER) rescued a Himalayan Griffon vulture from the Kashim Bazar area under Sundarganj upazila in Gaibandha..With the assistance of the local forest department, the vulture was rescued and ha
5 January 2026