A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning
Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Coast Guard members launched the drive in Saurarchar area of the Meghna river from 9:00am yesterday to 1:00am today
Locals said the antelope, believed to have crossed over from India, was spotted in a cornfield near Sarkarpara village in Gorinabari union around this noon
In an effort to safeguard public health during the ongoing severe heatwave, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to launch a Heat Stroke Centre at the DNCC Dedicated COVID Hospital in Mohakhali
Fish enclosures are being set up by clearing reserve forestland in Barguna’s Taltali upazila, allegedly in collusion with some forest officials, according to locals
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
During May, normal flow is expected in the major rivers of the country
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning
A female elephant that had sustained injuries was released in the forest under Madhutila Range area in Sherpur after it was treated by forest officials.
Due to the ongoing dry season, animals are gathering at an artificial reservoir in front of the Telmachhara Forest Office
Tk 104 for diesel and kerosene, Tk 121 for petrol, and Tk 125 for octane
"This is not merely a climate crisis. It is a justice crisis"
Also known as the moon bear, it is critically endangered in Bangladesh
The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition
"I urge all of you not to throw wastages indiscriminately… You please keep your society clean," the DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said
Buet Pro-Vice Chancellor Abdul Hasib Chowdhury will head the committee.
