Climate crisis

Climate crisis

Interview / 'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'

Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day

2w ago

Water levels of four Moulvibazar rivers rise; 5,686 people marooned

A total of 5,686 people have been marooned in the areas due to the flooding

3w ago

5.8-magnitude quake hits Turkey's Marmaris, 1 dead: interior minister

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Turkey early on Tuesday, with a teenager dying after having a panic attack, the interior minister said

3w ago

1.7km embankments in Cox’s Bazar damaged due to deep depression

The damaged portions include 905 meters in Maheshkhali, 695 meters in Kutubdia, and 100 meters in Bharuakhali

3w ago

Koyra upazila: Damaged embankment puts 15,000 at risk

An embankment of the Kopotakkho river in Koyra has collapsed

3w ago

Torrential rains cause severe waterlogging in Sylhet

156mm rainfall recorded in 3 hours

3w ago

Heavy rainfall triggers landslides in Rangamati

No reports of casualties

3w ago

Tidal surge submerges Nijhum Dwip, cuts off Hatia

Heavy rain and stormy weather lash Noakhali for second day amid deep depression over Bay

3w ago

Earthquake shakes Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh

7.3-magnitude tremor originated in Myanmar; creates panic in Bangkok

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Record numbers forced to flee climate disasters: UN

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee climate disasters last year, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for early warning systems covering the entire planet

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5.6 magnitude tremor jolts Dhaka, Sylhet, Mymensingh

The tremor was felt at 11:36am

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The relationship between consumerism and the climate crisis: Explained

Unchecked consumerism threatens planetary stability, urging a shift toward sustainability.

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Rangpur jolted by late-night earthquake

Rangpur and its surrounding areas experienced another earthquake late at night. This marks the third significant tremor since November last year

3m ago

5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal

The quake was felt at different parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, meteorological department sources confirmed this information

3m ago

Dyke Collapse in Jashore: 1,200-bigha boro fields submerged

Around 1,200 bighas of Boro paddy fields have been submerged after the Harina canal embankment collapsed in Monirampur upazila of Jashore on Saturday.

4m ago

Corruption threatens climate action, watchdog warns

Graft could see funds intended to tackle global warming diverted to other ends and weaken the implementation of environmental regulations

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Ctg will mostly be free from waterlogging this monsoon: Adilur

Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan today said residents of Chattogram will largely be free from waterlogging this monsoon

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Climate Crisis: 33m schoolchildren affected last year

Extreme weather events, fueled by climate change, disrupted the education of at least 247 million schoolchildren across 77 countries in 2024.

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