Environment
Man fined Tk 50,000 for illegally extracting sand from Dharla
A person has been fined Tk 50,000 for illegally lifting sand from Dharla river and selling them at Wapda Bazar area of Kulaghat Union in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila
At least 23 killed as tornado rips thru Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said
Power Generation Up To 100Mw: DoE eases curbs on coal, gas-run plants
The Department of Environment in its new Environmental Conservation Rules has exempted small coal and gas power plants from Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), raising concerns among environmentalists.
Cabinet approves proposals for import of LNG, fertiliser
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting today approved seven proposals including import of LNG, fertiliser and lentil
Country to see shortage of 1000 mmcfd in daily gas supply despite steps
Says Petrobangla chairman
13 vultures, 3 dogs found dead in Moulvibazar
Thirteen vultures and three dogs were found dead in a field at Barakapan in Moulvibazar Sadar today.
Storms damage over 600 houses in Moulvibazar
Over 600 houses were damaged due to storms in Srimangal and Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar
Rains likely in parts of country in 24hrs
The weather department has predicted light to moderate rain or thunder showers in parts of the country in the 24-hour period from 9:00am today.
Bangladesh air quality improved in 2022: global survey
Bangladesh's air quality improved in 2022 from the previous year, making it the fifth most polluted country in terms of air quality in the latest annual global survey by IQAir
River pollution: It’s now all over the country
According to a new study, at least 56 rivers flowing through different parts of the country are suffering from extreme pollution during the lean period -- when natural flows of rivers are at their lowest
'We are not satisfied with your action'
The High Court today blasted all departments concerned of the government for their failure to curb air pollution in Dhaka despite repeated directives..“If effective steps were taken in compliance with our directives, then why the air pollution in the capital has been at or near the top of
Rich nations must achieve net zero carbon quicker, by 2040: UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on wealthy countries to move up their goals of achieving carbon neutrality as close as possible to 2040, mostly from 2050 now, in order to "defuse the climate time bomb.".Introducing a capstone report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climat
Dhaka's air quality improves after two days of rain
Dhakaiites were greeted with clearer-than-usual weather today as the air quality in Dhaka has improved significantly following two days of rainfall in the last week. According to the U.S. Embassy air quality monitor, the AQI (Air Quality Index) at 12 PM today was at 57, the lowest it has been in the last month.
Cloudy skies expected today and tomorrow; possibility of heavy rain
According to a forecast of the Meteorological Department, there is likely to be a lot of rain and thundershowers across the nation today. Some areas may also see hailstorms
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked first among cities with the most polluted air.
At least 14 killed as quake jolts Ecuador, Peru
The quake, which the United States Geological Survey (USGS) put at a magnitude of 6.8 and a depth of nearly 41 miles (66 kilometers), struck at 12:12 local time (1712 GMT)
Bangabandhu's vision was for entire region's prosperity
Says Modi as he terms the opening of Indo-Bangla pipeline 'a new chapter' in bilateral ties
Indo-Bangla pipeline: 90 lakh litre diesel imported on first day
Around 90 lakh litre of diesel was imported via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline the very same day the prime ministers of both the countries opened it
Indo-Bangla fuel pipeline will ensure energy security: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will play a pivotal role in ensuring fuel security in Bangladesh while many countries across the globe are facing serious fuel crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war
Rainfall to likely increase in next 3 days
Rainfall or thunder showers may increase in the country in the next 72 hours, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in a forecast today.
Ctg zoo gets new pair of African lions, eight wildebeests
A pair of African lions and eight wildebeests have been brought to Chittagong Zoo from South Africa yesterday night. .The animals are currently in quarantine and will have to complete 15 days in quarantine, said Dr Shahadat Hossain, curator of Chittagong Zoo. .The animals will remain