Rain

Poetry / The poetry of rain

It would rain in the rains / And the rest of this poem would be written by someone else

#Fiction / It doesn’t rain in Shukhno Gram

In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.

Depression in Bay: Rains likely in Dhaka, 6 other divisions today

Maritime ports have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal no one

Rain likely till October 12: BMD

The temperature might start falling after mid-October

POETRY / Monsoon osmosis

I inhale the luxurious scent / of squelched earth / smoking under the sodden leaves

Rain brings fresh dengue concerns

So far, the country has already recorded 44 deaths and 3,651 hospitalisations from dengue this year. With ongoing intermittent rains, experts fear the situation could worsen if immediate actions are not taken.

HSC exams to be scheduled earlier from next year: Mohibul

Responding to the disruption caused by rain, Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury said yesterday that Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams will be held at an earlier date from the next year

Heavy rainfall likely in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions

Light to moderate rain in Dhaka, Ctg, Barisal divisions

Rain threat looms over India vs Pakistan clash

The much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan is only a few hours away. But the inclement weather conditions are putting a question mark over the match’s fate.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Second match of BD-SL Women's series washed out too

The last match of the series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played in Colombo on Thursday.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

Cyclone Sitrang: Rain halts launch services in Barishal, Bhola

Launch and speedboat movement on 12 routes from Barishal river port has been suspended due to heavy rains and gusty wind caused by cyclone "Sitrang" formed over the east-central Bay.

September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022

A Guide to Surviving the Monsoon in Dhaka

Being outdoors this season in Dhaka can feel quite icky and lead to a number of problems.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Traffic jam: SSC examinees asked to start early for centres

Dhaka Metropolitan Police requested the candidates of SSC and its equivalent examinations to start early for their exam centres as traffic situation turned worst in last couple of days.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.

April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022

Mild heat wave to continue in four districts

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur and Jashore and it may continue, said a Met Office bulletin.

June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021

Roshunbhora: The Case of a Waterlogged Paradise

"It’s like owning a house in Malibu,” says one resident

June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021

Don’t Get Lost In the Petrichor

How does rainfall affects our minds and emotions?

June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020

A Life Spent on Rooftops

This place of whatever square metres is a cure to everything, a sanctuary whenever one needs it; for privacy or some fresh air the balcony can't compensate.

October 1, 2019
October 1, 2019

Rain cripples Dhaka life

Dhaka dwellers have been suffering after just two hours of rain submerged many thoroughfares in the capital. The city received a total of 45.2mm rain from 12:00pm to 2:15pm.