Rain

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.

POETRY / Shut your eyes to dance away the rainy nights

Shut shut let me shut my eyes, for even though / the dawn confiscating the dusk’s shades of greys arrives, / there is no place for me

5 cool and casual style guides for the girls this summer

During rainy summer days, followed by immediate heatwaves - cotton, khadi, and linen are good options to pick from.

Rain washes out England-Pakistan T20 opener

The match was meant to be the launchpad for reigning champions England's defence next month of their T20 World Cup title in the Caribbean and the United States.

August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017

City drowns in record rain

A feeling of dread grips Masud Rana whenever he sees black clouds in Dhaka sky these days. The reason is obvious. A little rain means the same old story of misery, and it's hard to find a city dweller who doesn't share his fright. Streets, lanes and by-lanes get submerged, public transports thin out and traffic stands still even after a moderate rainfall.

July 26, 2017
July 26, 2017

Rain downs Dhaka, threatens landslide in hilly regions

Torrential rainfall of monsoon continued for the fourth consecutive day today and battered Bangladesh, including Dhaka city, throwing life out of gear.

July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017

Met office says the rain might continue for next 2 to 3 days

Intermittent showers since this morning disrupted the normal life in capital Dhaka and most parts of the country.

July 5, 2017
July 5, 2017

One killed in Cox's Bazar landslide

A man in Cox's Bazar's Moheshkhali was killed in a landslide yesterday, while people of Rangamati and Bandarban are living in fear of

June 20, 2017
June 20, 2017

Heavy rains throw city life out of gear

Yesterday, it was the same old story of inexpressible misery that the city dwellers endure when city traffic system collapses after rain.

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Rain and sufferings to continue for a while

Bangladesh is expected to get rainfall influenced by monsoon in the coming few days, further increasing the sufferings of people.

June 17, 2017
June 17, 2017

Rain may continue this week

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to continue at most places over the country with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places this week as monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.

February 19, 2017
February 19, 2017

De Kock, de Villiers clinch opener for South Africa

A polished Quinton de Kock half century lays the foundation for South Africa's four-wicket win over New Zealand in a tense finish to a rain-shortened opening one-day international in Hamilton

February 2, 2017
February 2, 2017

Cricket: Second New Zealand-Australia ODI washed out

Rain and a damp outfield forced the abandonment of the second one-day international between New Zealand and Australia without a ball being bowled in Napier on Thursday.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

Cricket: Pakistan strike twice before rain halts Test

New Zealand reach 77-2 against Pakistan before rain forces day one of the second and final Test to be abandoned after just 21 overs in Hamilton.