Downpour triggered waterlogging in different parts of the capital on Sunday morning, causing suffering for commuters. The rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, started after 4:00am and continued until around 8:00am, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). It recorded 49 mm of rai
Massive wildfires have spread across large parts of France and Spain, forcing more than 325,000 people to evacuate their homes. The blazes, described as among the worst in recent history, are burning across southwestern France and areas surrounding the Spanish capital, Madrid. According to the Fren
Under the influence of the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, squally winds are likely to affect the coastal areas of the country. Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number 3. This information was given in a speci
The monsoon depression over northwest Bay and adjoining areas has intensified into a deep depression. Under its influence, light to moderate rain and moderate to heavy rains are likely to continue over the country for the next 5 days. On Monday (July 27), the meteorologist of the Meteorological Dep
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the country has entered a terrible climate crisis all over the world. "Scientists are all terrified of how deep this crisis will plunge us," he said. If the water level rises in the sea, the coastal areas will be submerged. The
The hills no longer receive rainfall as they once did. Natural streams and mountain springs have dried up. Uncontrolled deforestation and hill cutting have wiped out Indian gooseberry (amla), haritaki, bahera, and wild banana trees from the forests. As a result, wild elephant herds in the Garo Hills
