Dhaka January 17, 2026, 3:43 pm
The meeting emphasised strengthening joint efforts to tackle the climate crisis through education, engagement of the social sector and increased youth participation
The monsoon is moderately active over Bangladesh and strong over the northern Bay
The plastic is accelerating climate crises, natural disasters and biodiversity destruction
The chief adviser made the remarks in a message marking “World Environment Day” to be observed on 25 June, originally falling on 5 June that focuses on solutions to beat plastic pollution
These two projects will help Bangladesh boost economic growth, improve productivity, and create jobs
Total Swedish aid for the Rohingya crisis nears $137 million
He instructs the officials concerned to ensure that water bodies remain unharmed and uninterrupted
BMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country and asked country's four seaports – Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra – to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3
The highest temperature was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius in Saidpur on Monday
The weather may remain mainly dry with temporarily partly cloudy sky elsewhere across the country
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan delivered remarks in this regard during the “High-Level Ministerial Roundtable for Action towards Circular Economy and World Environment Day 2025”, held in Jeju, South Korea
Indiscriminate slaughtering and improper waste disposal often lead to environmental hazards and health risks. Active public participation is essential to prevent these problems
Speakers at post-budget press conference
Experts emphasized the growing concern over climate-induced health problems in coastal areas
সোমবার (৩ জুন) এমন পূর্বাভাস দিয়েছে আবহাওয়া অধিদপ্তর
COAST initially allocated 5 Lakh taka from own fund to provide lifesaving assistance to the affected communities specially in Char (Island) areas adjacent to the Bay of Bengal
Due to heavy rainfall upstream, rivers in the Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions are also expected to rise over the next two days
Due to incessant rainfall a big chunk of the hillock fell on their house, leaving them buried under debris around 2:45am
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over the country
Thousands were stranded, river transport was halted and power and telecom services were disrupted
