Climate crisis
Sudden Hailstorm in Moulvibazar: Over 100 houses destroyed
Over a hundred houses were completely or partially destroyed in a sudden hailstorm in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar early yesterday.
Sweltering heat to continue for few more days
With this season’s highest temperature recorded yesterday, people across the country are bearing the brunt of searing heat and this situation may continue for a few days more.
World's largest private firms fail to set climate targets: report
Only 40 of the world's 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies
Extreme heat sears the nation
The scorching heat continues to disrupt lives across the country, forcing the authorities to close down all schools and colleges till April 27.
ADB provides $71 mn for climate resilient water management
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh today signed a $71 million loan agreement to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in rural communities in Gopalganj and Madaripur districts to strengthen their preparedness and resilience to the effects of climate change
Dubai floods / Thousands of Bangladeshis stranded at Dhaka, Dubai airports
Several thousand Bangladeshi passengers remained stranded at the Dubai and Dhaka airports for the last two days as flights to and from Dubai got delayed or cancelled due to unprecedented flooding in the Middle East country
11 killed as nor’westers batter 6 dists
At least 11 people died and many others injured as violent nor’westers lashed Jhalakathi, Patuakhali, Pirojpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, and Netrokona districts yesterday.
At least 11 killed as nor’westers lash 6 districts
As many as 200 houses were damaged, electric transmission lines snapped, and trees were uprooted, resulting in the disruption of road communication in many places
Japan quake death toll rises to 92, missing 242
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242
Japan quake death toll rises to 48: official
At least 48 people are confirmed dead following a major earthquake in Japan, a local official said
Total of 21 quakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Japan: Met office
A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
One of China's most powerful earthquakes in recent years killed at least 149 people in a remote northwestern region, according to state media, with two people still missing after the magnitude 6.2 temblor hit a week ago
Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951
China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake, sending temperatures towards historic lows
‘COP28 failed our expectations’
The Climate Justice Alliance yesterday criticised the outcomes of the COP28 climate conference, asserting that the global community’s expectations were not adequately addressed.
Death toll from China earthquake rises to 127
Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in freezing conditions on Tuesday after the country's deadliest earthquake in years killed at least 127 people..State media said the shallow tremor just before midnight had caused the deaths of at leas
Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia
Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns
Dubai summit adopts world-first 'transition' from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 nations meeting in Dubai on Wednesday approved a first-ever call for the world to transition away from fossil fuels, the top culprit of climate change behind a planetary crisis
Bangladesh needs immediate climate funding to navigate future challenges, writes PM
As the climate crisis mirrors the unpredictable and fast-flowing waters of the Padma River, the response to the emergency remains sluggish, particularly in the realms of mitigation, finance, and adaptation
