Magnitude 7.4 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggers tsunami threat
1 hour(s) ago
Natural disaster
Rivers rise above danger levels across Barishal division, pontoons submerged in Bhola
3 hour(s) ago
Natural disaster
Brahmaputra embankment collapse puts Chilmari at risk
10 hour(s) ago
Environment
Masters of the marsh
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Wild Life
Floods leave roads across Chattogram region in ruins
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Climate crisis
Five acres of reserved forest land recovered in Moulvibazar
16 July 2026, 20:43 PM
Environment
Traders, farmers, fish growers hit by mounting debts after Ctg floods
15 July 2026, 22:05 PM
Natural disaster
Low over Bay: Signal No 3 at four seaports, rain likely for two more days
15 July 2026, 11:49 AM
Weather
Floods in Ctg region: Water recedes, wounds surface
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Climate crisis
'We couldn't save anything': Ctg families mourn losses after floods
14 July 2026, 21:00 PM
Climate crisis
Flood Forecasting warns of heavy rainfall, rising rivers in north, northeast
Sylhet and Rangpur divisions likely to face localised flooding between June 8-13
8 June 2026, 19:25 PM
5.3 earthquake in Bhutan felt in Bangladesh
Tremors felt in Dhaka, elsewhere; no casualties reported
7 June 2026, 23:52 PM
Tk 350cr project planned to address waterlogging in Dhanmondi: Transport minister
The lake will not be allowed to be used for commercial purposes, he says
7 June 2026, 18:10 PM
Cut renewable energy equipment taxes to 1%
Civil society organisations yesterday urged the government to reduce taxes and duties on renewable energy equipment to a symbolic 1 percent for the next decade.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachhara
The Forest Department in Moulvibazar launched a clean-up drive in Lawachhara National Park in Kamalganj upazila yesterday to tackle the rising plastic pollution in one of the country’s key protected forests.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
65% people spared from power tariff hike: Info minister
Minister cites global energy crisis and domestic realities behind decision to raise energy prices
6 June 2026, 21:43 PM
Forest Department launches clean‑up drive in Lawachara
Move follows Star report on plastic pollution in the forest
6 June 2026, 19:39 PM
Climate-health budget share falls despite rising climate risks: study
Experts call for urgent reforms to the climate-health financing system ahead of FY2026-27 budget
6 June 2026, 19:21 PM
CNG filling station owners seek commission hike to Tk 13.96 from Tk 8
Association warns of nationwide programme from July 1 if demand remains unmet
6 June 2026, 13:12 PM
Lawachhara: The forest that breathes plastic
The Lawachhara National Park, once one of Bangladesh’s most biodiverse forests, has now become the country’s most “scenic rubbish dump”.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rainfall likely in next four days: Met office
Rainfall is expected to increase across the country over the next four days as the southwest monsoon advances further inland.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Rainfall likely to increase in next five days: Met office
Southwest monsoon likely to extend up to Cox’s Bazar coast within next 48 hours
5 June 2026, 15:26 PM
Lawachara: The forest that breathes plastic
Once a shelter to 460 species, Lawachara National Park, now is plagued by tourists littering carelessly
5 June 2026, 13:02 PM
The elusive hunter
A sleek, spotted Asian leopard cat -- one of Bangladesh’s most elusive felines -- rests on the forest floor in Moulvibazar.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Six killed in lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj
Four victims were reportedly struck while collecting mangoes in orchards during rainfall
4 June 2026, 22:14 PM
BERC withdraws electricity price hike for low-use residential consumers
Previous rates will remain unchanged for 0-50 and 0-75 unit residential consumers
4 June 2026, 18:58 PM
After climate displacement, survival is not enough
Crisis may disappear from the headlines, but its consequences continue for years
4 June 2026, 11:59 AM
Climate finance is growing. Why are vulnerable communities still waiting?
Answering that question may prove just as important as securing the next round of climate finance
4 June 2026, 00:42 AM
Illegal beach shops return to Cox’s Bazar during Eid holiday
Over 450 structures reappear at Sugandha Point, months after authorities evicted 930 illegal establishments
3 June 2026, 21:47 PM
Last crocodile removed from Khan Jahan Ali Mazar pond, ending centuries-old tradition
Officials say the decision was made in the interest of public safety
3 June 2026, 16:33 PM