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Rain drenches Dhaka amid heatwave
The city dwellers got some relief after rain drenched Dhaka amid ongoing heatwave across the country today
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.
City drowns in record rain
A feeling of dread grips Masud Rana whenever he sees black clouds in Dhaka sky these days. The reason is obvious. A little rain means the same old story of misery, and it's hard to find a city dweller who doesn't share his fright. Streets, lanes and by-lanes get submerged, public transports thin out and traffic stands still even after a moderate rainfall.
Rain downs Dhaka, threatens landslide in hilly regions
Torrential rainfall of monsoon continued for the fourth consecutive day today and battered Bangladesh, including Dhaka city, throwing life out of gear.
Met office says the rain might continue for next 2 to 3 days
Intermittent showers since this morning disrupted the normal life in capital Dhaka and most parts of the country.
One killed in Cox's Bazar landslide
A man in Cox's Bazar's Moheshkhali was killed in a landslide yesterday, while people of Rangamati and Bandarban are living in fear of
Heavy rains throw city life out of gear
Yesterday, it was the same old story of inexpressible misery that the city dwellers endure when city traffic system collapses after rain.
Rain and sufferings to continue for a while
Bangladesh is expected to get rainfall influenced by monsoon in the coming few days, further increasing the sufferings of people.
Rain may continue this week
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to continue at most places over the country with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places this week as monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.
De Kock, de Villiers clinch opener for South Africa
A polished Quinton de Kock half century lays the foundation for South Africa's four-wicket win over New Zealand in a tense finish to a rain-shortened opening one-day international in Hamilton
Cricket: Second New Zealand-Australia ODI washed out
Rain and a damp outfield forced the abandonment of the second one-day international between New Zealand and Australia without a ball being bowled in Napier on Thursday.
Cricket: Pakistan strike twice before rain halts Test
New Zealand reach 77-2 against Pakistan before rain forces day one of the second and final Test to be abandoned after just 21 overs in Hamilton.
