Environment

Environment

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes near Myanmar-India border

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)

20h ago

Flames beneath the waves

A stunning moonglow or burrowing anemone sways like a living flame in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.

1d ago

Dozens of houses destroyed as river erosion worsens in Jamalpur

Erosion by Old Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers has devoured at least 50 houses in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj upazila, said an official of Water Development Board (WDB).

1d ago

Govt clears purchase of three LNG cargoes for Oct

Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand

3d ago

Floodwaters recede, but suffering of northern people persists

Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas

6d ago

Teesta road bridge embankment partially collapses; 1,000 families at risk

Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop

1w ago

Waltzing in the wetlands

A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.

1w ago

Looted stones being restored at Sada Pathor

The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.

1w ago

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.

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

Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 304 at 09:04am today

Bangladesh can earn $1b a year from carbon market: analysts

The information was revealed at a discussion on carbon financing organised by LightCastle Partners

2m ago

Madhupur Sal forest and its biodiversity will be brought back: Rizwana

The forest dwellers here should play their role in protecting this forest, says the environment adviser

2m ago

Jamuna erosion takes serious turn in Shahzadpur

Ainul Haque, 70, a retired primary school teacher in Sayedpur village under Shahzadpur upazila of Sirajganj, lost his house to Jamuna river’s erosion five times in last 30 years.

3m ago

Locals demand permanent embankment on Netai river

Residents along the banks of the Netai river in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila have expressed concern over possible flooding during the monsoon and demanded the construction of a permanent river protection embankment

3m ago

Jamuna’s erosion takes serious turn in Shahzadpur

The river devoured his house yet again, for the sixth time

3m ago

Burmese python rescued at CU

Released into forest

3m ago

Rains, thunder, and lightning likely all over the country today: BMD

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged

3m ago

Monsoon brings fear of flood, erosion in Moulvibazar

Water levels in Manu, Dhalai, and Juri rivers continued to rise following weeklong downpour in Moulvibazar

3m ago

In tune with nature: expert sounds out all of Ireland's bird species

According to conservation bodies, some 63% of Ireland's birds are currently either red or amber-listed

3m ago