Environment

Environment

Met office forecasts more rain in next 4 days

In its regular weather bulletin issued yesterday morning, the BMD also said rainfall may intensify in the following five days after this initial period.

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Wings of azure

An Indo-Chinese roller, locally known as ‘Neelkantha’, carrying food in its beak for chicks patiently waiting in their nest, built inside the cavity of a tree in Sreemangal.

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CCC mayor wants to build ‘green park’ on Ctg Circuit House ground

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Shahadat Hossain today expressed his desire to develop a “green park” on the spacious open ground in front of the historic old Chattogram Circuit House..The mayor voiced his interest while participating in a gathering and human chain programme held i

11h ago

Vaccine shortage leaves Ctg vulnerable to rabies threat

Experts suggest urgent Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release method

1d ago

Gotali fish: From endangered to potential recovery

BFRI develops artificial breeding technique

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Brahmaputra, Teesta water levels on the rise

Char people concerned, WDB says no flood risk just now

2d ago

Kerosene, diesel to no longer cost the same

Kerosene and diesel will no longer cost the same, as per a new fuel pricing formula introduced by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division yesterday. ..As per the formula, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation’s (BPC) administrative costs and Eastern Refinery’s fuel processing costs hav

2d ago

Heavy rain triggers waterlogging in parts of Sylhet city

By noon, several areas, including parts of Kajalshah, Akhalia, Subidbazar, Chowhatta Civil Surgeon Office, Majortila, Islampur, Bahubal, Bongobir Road, and some other roads in the city, were inundated

2d 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

DoE urges Dhaka dwellers to wear masks amid alarming AQI level

"Wearing a face mask outdoors is mandatory," said a DoE press release issued today.

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Lowest temperature recorded at 10.8 degrees in Jashore

Night temperatures may rise slightly over the southern districts

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Take steps in 7 days to stop air pollution

Expressing serious concern over the current levels of air pollution in Dhaka, the High Court yesterday directed the government to take effective measures in seven days to stop air pollution in the capital.

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Temperatures likely to drop slightly: BMD

The lowest temperature in the country today was recorded at 10.2 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat, Kurigram. In Dhaka, the minimum temperature stood at 14.5 degrees Celsius.

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Three coral reefs found in Bay of Bengal

Researchers of Bangladesh Oceanographic Research Institute (BORI) found three sites in the Bay of Bengal, which are rich with coral and one site for coral reef

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Reveal all energy treaties signed during AL rule

Says Anu Mohammad, urges govt to scrap treaties that go against the country

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Pollution, encroachment killing Brahmaputra

water pollution and encroachment have drastically reduced fish populations, forcing him to consider changing his occupation and pushing him into hard times.

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Mild cold wave hits 5 districts; temperature may rise: BMD

Country's lowest temperature recorded at 8.2 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh's Tetulia this morning

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Dhaka's air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked the second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 243 at 8:58am today

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Cold disrupts life, livelihood

Jatish Chandra Barman, a tractor driver in Barunagaon village of Thakurgaon, struggles against biting winds as he tills frozen croplands.

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