weather
BMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions
The deep depression over India's West Bengal and adjoining areas is expected to move west-northwestwards and gradually weaken
16 September 2024, 05:11 AM
Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.
31 August 2024, 08:02 AM
How to beat the growing summer heat
As summer temperatures surge, it is crucial to be mindful of the effects of heat on your body and know high-temperature safety tips. An extreme case of hot weather increases the likelihood of dehydration, overheating, and heatstroke. If heatstroke is not treated quickly, it may cause irreversible damage to the brain and other essential organs or even death.
13 April 2023, 12:09 PM
Extreme UV index in Dhaka: Here's how to protect yourself
To protect yourself against the sun’s wrath, here are a few tips.
12 April 2023, 12:59 PM
Scientists still can’t find source of cold air inside blanket
Quantum cold air exists only when a blanket is put on but whenever the blanket is removed for observation, the air magically disappears.
8 January 2023, 16:45 PM
Maritime ports asked to lower signal
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra are advised to lower signal as the well-marked low over north Chattishghar of India and adjoining area moved Northwestward.
8 September 2018, 07:34 AM
Nor’wester likely in 15 districts
Temporary west-northwesterly ‘Kalbaishakhi’ squall in association with rain or thunder showers and lightning flashes is likely to occur in 15 districts during next 18 hours commencing 1:00pm.
2 May 2018, 12:07 PM
Rain, thundershowers likely over country
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over the country in 24-hour ending tomorrow.
23 April 2018, 11:09 AM
Cold wave likely to continue till Jan 14
The severe cold wave prevailing over Bangladesh makes way for a moderate cold wave which is likely to continue till January 14, met office forecasts.
9 January 2018, 05:23 AM
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.
19 June 2017, 07:07 AM
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.
17 June 2017, 11:29 AM
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.
2 February 2017, 06:27 AM
Rain a bane for all concerned
“It is the worst summer we are experiencing this year,” a lady in her 40s grunted while having a chat with this reporter.
22 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Cricket: NZ weather a challenge for Bangladesh, says Mashrafe
Bangladesh are giving themselves every chance of making a decent fist of their tour to New Zealand starting on Boxing Day.
12 December 2016, 06:52 AM
Rain-marred BPL set for restart
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday confirmed that all the matches of the Bangladesh Premier League would in fact be replayed by announcing the new itinerary of the competition.
6 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Play called off for the day due to rain
After restricting Bangladesh to 220, England are at 50 for 3 when play is called off for the first day of the second Test match of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
28 October 2016, 03:42 AM
BCB XI v England XI: First day abandoned due to wet outfield
The first day of the 2-day tour match between England XI and Bangladesh Cricket Board XI at MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong is abandoned due to wet outfield.
14 October 2016, 06:50 AM
Stokes aiming for the summit after series win
Ben Stokes says England want to be the best in the world after a hugely satisfying 2-1 series triumph in Bangladesh.
13 October 2016, 03:16 AM
Live: Stokes and Woakes take England home in style
Chris Woakes hits a six over long off to seal the game with 13 balls left and win by four wickets with 13 balls to spare
12 October 2016, 07:43 AM
Football: Brazil beat Venezuela to go top of South American group
Brazil go to the top of the South American World Cup qualifying group with a 2-0 win over Venezuela in a match played in torrential rain and halted for almost half an hour when the floodlights failed in Merida.
12 October 2016, 06:47 AM