Rain

New Zealand win Mirpur Test by four wickets

An unbroken 70-run seventh-wicket partnership saw the tourists home

READERS' POV / Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?

The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.

Scale up climate change adaptation as soon as possible

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.

A day of rain and thunder

Despite the forecast of rain, the sudden downpour and accompanying thunder caught many pedestrians off guard today.

My Dhaka / A rainy day in the capital

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.

CREATIVE NONFICTION / On rainy days and reading

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!".

Second match of BD-SL Women's series washed out too

The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.

Cyclone Sitrang: Rain halts launch services in Barishal, Bhola

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.

A Guide to Surviving the Monsoon in Dhaka

Being outdoors this season in Dhaka can feel quite icky and lead to a number of problems.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

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.

April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022

Mild heat wave to continue in four districts

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur and Jashore and it may continue, said a Met Office bulletin.

June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Roshunbhora: The Case of a Waterlogged Paradise

"It’s like owning a house in Malibu,” says one resident

June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021

Don’t Get Lost In the Petrichor

How does rainfall affects our minds and emotions?

June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020

A Life Spent on Rooftops

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.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

Rain cripples Dhaka life

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.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Rain, thundershower likely over country

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.

March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019

Rain may continue till tomorrow

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers across the country till tomorrow.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

Rain gives commuters a hard time

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.

July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018

Met office predicts rain over country

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.

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