Whistlers of the woods

PHOTO: KAMOL DAS.WHISTLERS OF THE WOODS … A blue-capped rock thrush perched on a broken tree branch in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. One of South Asia’s most striking migratory songbirds, these birds breed in the Himalayan ranges and journey south during winter. They favour
8 May 2025, 18:05 PM

Mild heatwave sweeps over Sirajganj and parts of Khulna division: BMD

Heatwave expected to intensify in Dhaka over next three days
8 May 2025, 11:44 AM

Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April

The extraordinary heat spell was expected to subside as warmer El Nino conditions faded last year
8 May 2025, 02:55 AM

Century-old tree cut over 'claims of un-Islamic rituals'

Madaripur Sadar UNO Wadia Shabab confirmed that the tree had been partially cut
6 May 2025, 18:58 PM

Form a panel to monitor pollution: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority to form a monitoring committee for taking effective steps to prevent factories from discharging waste into Shitalakkhya River and to submit a compliance report in two weeks.
6 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Padma erosion threatens embankment

New erosion has been reported in the Padma Bridge project area, putting the main protection embankment at Naowdoba in Shariatpur’s Jajira end at risk.
3 May 2025, 19:35 PM

Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of South America
2 May 2025, 15:58 PM

Elephant calf dies at Dulhazra Safari Park

The calf died of a viral infection, says park in-charge
2 May 2025, 13:09 PM

Low pressure systems over Bay, heatwaves likely this month: BMD

During May, normal flow is expected in the major rivers of the country
2 May 2025, 07:29 AM

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning
2 May 2025, 04:58 AM

Injured elephant treated, released in Sherpur forest

A female elephant that had sustained injuries was released in the forest under Madhutila Range area in Sherpur after it was treated by forest officials.
1 May 2025, 14:55 PM

Telmachhara forest: Water crisis drives wildlife to human settlements

Due to the ongoing dry season, animals are gathering at an artificial reservoir in front of the Telmachhara Forest Office
1 May 2025, 05:54 AM

Fuel prices cut by Tk 1 per litre

Tk 104 for diesel and kerosene, Tk 121 for petrol, and Tk 125 for octane
30 April 2025, 14:18 PM

Climate justice no longer a deferred ideal, but a constitutional imperative: CJ

"This is not merely a climate crisis. It is a justice crisis"
29 April 2025, 13:41 PM

Rare Asiatic black bear spotted with cubs in Habiganj's Telmachara

Also known as the moon bear, it is critically endangered in Bangladesh
29 April 2025, 12:13 PM

HC issues rule to curb air pollution

The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition
27 April 2025, 18:17 PM

DNCC authority urges city dwellers not to throw garbage haphazardly

"I urge all of you not to throw wastages indiscriminately… You please keep your society clean," the DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said
27 April 2025, 13:38 PM

Govt forms 8-member probe body over grid failure

Buet Pro-Vice Chancellor Abdul Hasib Chowdhury will head the committee.
27 April 2025, 10:34 AM

Power grid failure causes outage across 21 districts

According to the Power Grid Bangladesh PLC, the situation has since returned to normal
26 April 2025, 15:20 PM

Mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over parts of country

Dhaka's maximum temperature yesterday was 35.6 degrees Celsius
25 April 2025, 08:00 AM