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Environment
'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students
6 September 2026
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World
Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood
5 September 2026
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World
Three floods in two months, and no time to recover
5 September 2026
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Natural Disaster
Rain likely across much of Bangladesh over next 24 hours
5 September 2026
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Weather
Malaysia declares haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo
4 September 2026
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Climate crisis
UN appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims
4 September 2026
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Climate crisis
Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion
4 September 2026
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Natural Disaster
Two trapped tunnel workers rescued 9 days after floods hit Nepal
4 September 2026
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Natural Disaster
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4 September 2026
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Wildlife
Launch service suspended in Barishal for second consecutive day
The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.
30 May 2025
Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh
The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
30 May 2025
Guardians of the blue
A coral in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island shows early signs of bleaching -- a phenomenon where coral loses its vibrant colour and turns white due to stress from rising sea temperatures or other environmental changes.
29 May 2025
Depression in Bay: Rain, tidal surge flood coastal areas
Heavy rain and tidal surges triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal flooded low-lying areas across several coastal districts yesterday, leaving at least one person dead and thousands marooned.
29 May 2025
Tidal surge submerges Nijhum Dwip, cuts off Hatia
Heavy rain and stormy weather lash Noakhali for second day amid deep depression over Bay
29 May 2025
Flood alert for north-east as water levels rise in major rivers
FFWC opens 24-hour control room to monitor Sylhet, Sunamganj, Feni and nearby districts
29 May 2025
Several villages at risk as dam along Sangu river breaches in Ctg
A section of the embankment along the Sangu River in Chattogram’s Anwara upazila collapsed this morning, raising concerns about flooding across several villages
29 May 2025
Depression in Bay triggers rainfall, disrupts nationwide commute
It is expected to persist today and tomorrow before easing from Saturday
29 May 2025
Adverse weather halts Barishal's internal launch services
A decision regarding the operation of larger launches on the Barishal-Dhaka route is expected later in the day
29 May 2025
Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no 3
All fishing boats, trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice
29 May 2025
Low pressure over Bay intensifies
A low pressure over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas intensified into a well-marked low and it is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said yesterday.
28 May 2025
Climate change forcing thousands into urban slums
Experts call for urgent action
28 May 2025
Will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic: Rizwana
The adviser said they are currently addressing the use of polythene and will gradually move toward banning single-use plastic
28 May 2025
Coastal forests in Cox's Bazar on brink of destruction
Large portions of the mangrove forest in Chakaria -- often referred to as the Chakaria Sundarbans -- have been cleared for shrimp farms and salt fields, according to local residents
28 May 2025
Palm trees bring prosperity to Burirchar residents
Palm trees grow naturally along roadsides and orchard edges
28 May 2025
Gas supply suspended in parts of Narayanganj for 11 hours tomorrow
The gas supply for all types of consumers in some areas of Narayanganj will be completely suspended for 11 hours starting from 8:00am tomorrow.
28 May 2025
UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1.5C
The planet is therefore expected to remain at historic levels of warming after the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024
28 May 2025
Maritime ports advised to hoist local signal 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over the northwest Bay and adjoining area
27 May 2025
Cutting-edge tracking technology boosts sea turtle conservation in Guangdong
A total of 200 sea turtles, including 100 acclimated to wild conditions, have recently been released into the ocean
27 May 2025
Bangladesh can earn $1b a year from carbon market: analysts
The information was revealed at a discussion on carbon financing organised by LightCastle Partners
26 May 2025