World to learn from Bangladesh’s climate experience: UK official
The UK government's COP26 Regional Ambassador to Asia-Pacific and South Asia, Ken O'Flaherty on Wednesday said Bangladesh, being a key player in...
DiCaprio greets Bangladesh on new marine protected area around St Martin’s
Celebrity Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has congratulated the government of Bangladesh for establishing a Marine Protected Area around Saint Martin's Island, a...
At least 7 dead in New York City after flash floods: police
At least seven people died in New York City on Wednesday night as flash flooding and record-breaking rainfall swept through the area,...
Momen proposes hosting joint event at COP26
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has proposed to host a CVF-COP26 joint event on the sideline of upcoming COP26 to strengthen...
More funding is critical for the most vulnerable to survive climate change: PM
Prime Minister and Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Sheikh Hasina stressed the need for increasing financing for survival of the...
5 things you should know about the greenhouse gases
1. What is the greenhouse effect?In a greenhouse, sunlight enters, and heat is retained. The greenhouse effect describes a similar phenomenon on...
Devastating hurricanes could double by 2050 in all regions: Scientists
Intense hurricanes and typhoons -- the most devastating storms on the planet -- could more than double by 2050 in nearly all...
Lack of coordination a big challenge for disaster preparedness: Study
Disaster preparedness for vulnerable communitiesRoton MaloA study shows that lack of coordination among different agencies and organizations is a big challenge in...
More than 50 feared dead in Kentucky’s worst ever tornadoes
The governor of the US state of Kentucky has warned that more than 50 people are thought to have been killed by...
Met office forecasts rain over country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind in different parts of...