Environment

Environment

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

1d ago

Light to moderate rain likely throughout Bangladesh in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.

1d ago

Wings wide open

A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.

1d ago

Khasi livelihoods under threat as 1,700 betel trees felled in Jaflong

The incident occurred near the Pratappur border BGB camp in Ward-6 of Paschim Jaflong union

2d ago

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

2d ago

Rizwana calls for stronger action against wildlife traffickers

Benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public, she says

3d ago

Stronger laws, awareness key to tackle city waste

Speakers tell Bela public hearing

4d ago

3 hours of rain flood low-lying areas in Ctg

Continuous rainfall from noon to 3:00pm yesterday led to temporary waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Chattogram, disrupting movement and daily activities across parts of the port city.

4d 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

Flash floods: 4 dists count Tk 2,822cr in losses

The recent floods have damaged crops on over 1.31 lakh hectares of land in Noakhali, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria and Moulvibazar, leaving farmers in dire straits, said officials.

10m ago

Brahmanbaria incurs Tk 219cr loss in agriculture, fisheries sectors due to flooding

The recent severe flooding in Brahmanbaria’s Sadar, Akhaura, Kasba and Bijoynagar upazilas has heavily damaged the agricultural and fisheries sectors

10m ago

Rainfall to increase in next 5 days: BMD

Rainfall activity is expected to increase in the next five days, with temperatures potentially dropping across the country.

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International Vulture Awareness Day: The silent decline of ‘nature’s cleaners’

Around three decades back, flocks of vultures were a common sight across the country. These vultures, known as nature’s “cleaners”, would gather around dead cattle left in open fields, swiftly removing the bodies and sanitising the area.

10m ago

Feni officials estimate losses from flood amount to over Tk500cr

Severe flooding in Feni has submerged 70,415 houses, destroying furniture and electrical appliances, according to local officials..The flood has caused an estimated loss of Tk533.59 crore, leaving thousands displaced and struggling to rebuild their lives. .An estimated 7,350 families

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August floods: Curtain rises on ‘Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives’ at Gallery Cosmos

A special group art exhibition titled 'Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives' began at Gallery Cosmos in Dhaka yesterday, to support the victims of the recent catastrophic floods in 11 districts in the east of Bangladesh, that claimed over 60 lives and affected more than 5.5 million people

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No decision on registration to visit St Martin’s: govt

After daylong confusion over the requirements for travelling to Saint Martin’s, the government has clarified that no decision has been made on implementing a registration system for visiting the island.

11m ago

The gentle parrot

A plum-headed parakeet glides across the sky, carrying a bunch of green sprouts.

11m ago

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked the third on the list of cities worldwide having the worst air quality with an AQI index of 146 at 9:00am this morning

11m ago

Rohingya refugees stand beside flood-affected people

In spite of their severe financial hardship, Rohingya refugees living at different camps of Cox’s Bazar and abroad have stood beside the flood-affected people of Bangladesh

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