More rain likely

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in places across Bangladesh, including Dhaka
1 October 2025

Dhaka records highest 206mm rainfall in 24 hours

Rainwater inundated several roads in Dhaka, disrupting movement
1 October 2025

Vietnam evacuates 30,000 ahead of Typhoon Bualoi

Vietnam said it evacuated almost 30,000 residents from coastal areas on Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi hit the country's steel-producing central belt
29 September 2025

Pollution crisis puts children’s health at risk

Bangladesh is grappling with alarming levels of air and noise pollution and electronic waste, all of which pose serious health risks to children, experts cautioned at an event yesterday..They were speaking at the launch of a new handbook on Children’s Health and the Environment at CIRDAP i
28 September 2025

Buriganga runs pitch-dark even in monsoon

Even at the peak of monsoon, the Buriganga water remains almost pitch-dark at Doleshwar point in Dhaka’s Shyampur area.
27 September 2025

3.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Jashore, nearby areas

The epicentre was in Monirampur upazila
27 September 2025

Low pressure at bay: Ports asked to raise cautionary signal 3

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal has intensified and turned into a well-marked low.
26 September 2025

Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh: Met office

Dhaka expected to experience scattered rain or thundershowers
26 September 2025

Winged warriors

Faridpur’s wetlands came alive in a flash of wings and water as a Bronze-winged Jacana lunged at an Indian Pond Heron, fiercely defending its vulnerable chicks hidden among the floating leaves.
25 September 2025

St Martin's Island to reopen to tourists from Nov 1

Only 2,000 tourists per day will be allowed on the island, says tourism secretary
25 September 2025

How healthy is our planet?

Earth has crossed 7 of 9 planetary boundaries, scientists warn
25 September 2025

Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in southern China: weather service

The powerful typhoon hits south China after killing 15 in Taiwan
24 September 2025

What is the purpose of the UN, Trump asks

Slams UN, but backs it '100%'
23 September 2025

Rain expected across Bangladesh for next few days

Another low pressure likely over east-central Bay this week
22 September 2025

135 dolphins washed ashore in Kuakata in 8 years; causes unknown

Yet, no post-mortems have ever been performed. Officials say absence of a local lab prevents autopsies
22 September 2025

Philippines halts work, classes as super typhoon barrels toward Luzon

Hong Kong airport may shut for 36 hours as super typhoon nears
22 September 2025

Incessant rain in Dhaka, streets underwater

Effects of low pressure in North Bay being felt
22 September 2025

Suspend highway project at Chunati wildlife sanctuary

Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) yesterday served a legal notice on the government, asking it to immediately suspend all activities of the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway improvement (Phase-II) project at Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in order to properly protect its forests, wildlife, and biodiversity.
21 September 2025

Small tremors signal big quake threat: Is Bangladesh ready?

Millions unprepared as unplanned urbanisation leaves Dhaka most exposed to catastrophic losses
21 September 2025