An unbroken 70-run seventh-wicket partnership saw the tourists home
The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.
Despite the forecast of rain, the sudden downpour and accompanying thunder caught many pedestrians off guard today.
It’s a dark, gloomy day and the smell of earth dampened by rainwater sweeps the city. You hear the sounds of pouring rain on your window and make yourself a cup of freshly brewed tea. Leaving behind all thoughts of going out, you immerse in the delight of a rainy day in Dhaka.
The fact of the matter was this: the poem had been written, the call had been answered, and as lofty as it sounds—at that moment there I was, as Frank O'Hara put aptly—"the center of all beauty! / writing these poems!/ Imagine!".
The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.
Launch and speedboat movement on 12 routes from Barishal river port has been suspended due to heavy rains and gusty wind caused by cyclone "Sitrang" formed over the east-central Bay.
Being outdoors this season in Dhaka can feel quite icky and lead to a number of problems.
While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur and Jashore and it may continue, said a Met Office bulletin.
"It’s like owning a house in Malibu,” says one resident
How does rainfall affects our minds and emotions?
This place of whatever square metres is a cure to everything, a sanctuary whenever one needs it; for privacy or some fresh air the balcony can't compensate.
Dhaka dwellers have been suffering after just two hours of rain submerged many thoroughfares in the capital. The city received a total of 45.2mm rain from 12:00pm to 2:15pm.
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers across the country till tomorrow.
With many streets and roads under ankle to knee-deep water, commuters in the capital faced immense struggle as torrential rain hit Dhaka yesterday and continued till afternoon.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places across the country in the next 24 hours.