Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in the Sundarbans for three months to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.
A woman died after a herd of elephants attacked her home in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early yesterday.
In addition to the flooding, numerous houses have been damaged by the force of the tides
The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.
The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
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.
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.
Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 304 at 09:04am today
The accused are Jahirul Islam and Nipen Mahmud
The great egret is a majestic wading bird recognised for its striking white plumage and graceful movements.
The Adaptation Fund Board has approved the Green, Resilient, and Adaptive CHT Economy (GRACE) project, a significant step forward in climate adaptation in Bangladesh
The issue was highlighted during an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection in March
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall for five days commencing 9:00am today in different areas of the country
The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed concern over a recent decision by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to introduce a revised gas tariff structure that differentiates between new, committed, and existing customers within the same industrial category.
Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
She said, "The government is eager to adopt sustainable models, but they must be safe, inclusive, and locally relevant."
In Dhaka, the wind will blow from the west or northwest at a speed of 8–12 kmph
A nilgai, rescued from Joydharbhanga village in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday, was sent to Dulahazra Safari Park in Cox’s Bazar last night
