Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachara

Move follows Star report on plastic pollution in the forest
6 June 2026, 19:39 PM

Climate-health budget share falls despite rising climate risks: study

Experts call for urgent reforms to the climate-health financing system ahead of FY2026-27 budget
6 June 2026, 19:21 PM

CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8

Association warns of nationwide programme from July 1 if demand remains unmet
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM

Lawachhara: The forest that breathes plastic

The Lawachhara National Park, once one of Bangladesh’s most biodiverse forests, has now become the country’s most “scenic rubbish dump”.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Rainfall likely in next four days: Met office

Rainfall is expected to increase across the country over the next four days as the southwest monsoon advances further inland.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Rainfall likely to increase in next five days: Met office

Southwest monsoon likely to extend up to Cox’s Bazar coast within next 48 hours
5 June 2026, 15:26 PM

Lawachara: The forest that breathes plastic

Once a shelter to 460 species, Lawachara National Park, now is plagued by tourists littering carelessly
5 June 2026, 13:02 PM

The elusive hunter

A sleek, spotted Asian leopard cat -- one of Bangladesh’s most elusive felines -- rests on the forest floor in Moulvibazar.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj

Four victims were reportedly struck while collecting mangoes in orchards during rainfall
4 June 2026, 22:14 PM

BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers

Previous rates will remain unchanged for 0-50 and 0-75 unit residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM

After climate displacement, survival is not enough

Crisis may disappear from the headlines, but its consequences continue for years
4 June 2026, 11:59 AM

Climate finance is growing. Why are vulnerable communities still waiting?

Answering that question may prove just as important as securing the next round of climate finance
4 June 2026, 00:42 AM

Illegal beach shops return to Cox’s Bazar during Eid holiday

Over 450 structures reappear at Sugandha Point, months after authorities evicted 930 illegal establishments
3 June 2026, 21:47 PM

Last crocodile removed from Khan Jahan Ali Mazar pond, ending centuries-old tradition

Officials say the decision was made in the interest of public safety
3 June 2026, 16:33 PM

Electricity price hiked, consumers to pay Tk 1.52 more per kilowatt-hour

BERC raises retail electricity price by 16.68% and wholesale rate by 19.85%
3 June 2026, 15:35 PM

Bangladesh may feel El Niño’s heat, but not its full force 

Experts expect few heatwaves over next three months, say no reason for panic 
3 June 2026, 14:42 PM

Hotter weather, below-normal rainfall likely in Bangladesh in June

BMD forecast warns of above-average temperatures and possible heatwaves despite normal river flow
2 June 2026, 16:11 PM

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino and urges preparedness

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, ​which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according ​to the World Meteorological Organization.
2 June 2026, 15:06 PM

Mild heat wave to continue across large parts of Bangladesh

Rain and thunderstorms likely in several regions as monsoon nears Teknaf coast
2 June 2026, 13:30 PM

Monsoon may arrive a week late: Met office

BMD says country likely to see less rain, more heat in early monsoon
1 June 2026, 18:39 PM