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Fans to deal with Buttler in silence

Jos Buttler's reaction to Bangladesh players' send-off after his dismissal in the second ODI against Bangladesh and Ben Stokes's reaction after that game had drawn the ire of the Bangladeshi public.
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Rain or cyclone?

There is a strong possibility of rain in Chittagong today. And if it rains, cricket aficionados in Bangladesh and across the world are set to miss a different kind of cyclone that has been gathering momentum over the last couple of days with one Jos Buttler in the eye of the storm which is set for a 2:30pm landfall at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

ECB declines BCB's request for a reserve day

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) rejected a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to add a reserve day to the ongoing ODI series. The request was made yesterday ahead of the third and final ODI between the two teams, set to take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
11 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Storm kills 4 in Khulna

Four people are killed in a devastating storm that ravaged Koyra and Bhatiaghata upazilas of Khulna.
12 June 2016, 07:04 AM

Rain respite amid sweltering heat

A much needed rain accompanied by heavy thunderstorm swept most parts of the country, including capital Dhaka, after weeks of sweltering heat. The good news is, more rain is yet to come.
1 May 2016, 13:36 PM

Hot, sunny day awaits revellers

The weather may remain sunny and hot, taking a toll on hundreds of people going out to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, today.
13 April 2016, 18:00 PM

Scorching heat likely on Pahela Baishakh

The weather outlook for celebration of Pahela Baishakh, Bangla New Year, this year is bleak with a forecast of scorching heat and “unbearable” humidity. The weather will yeild a lot of sweat, which will not dry up and result in discomforting experience – especially within a crowd.
13 April 2016, 08:04 AM

Rain on the cards, gloomy sky to persist today

Rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, are likely to occur throughout the country.
24 February 2016, 06:28 AM

Climate change 'to make transatlantic flights longer'

Flights from the UK to the US could take longer due to the changes in the climate, according to a new study.
10 February 2016, 06:31 AM

Fog disrupts ferry services

Dense fog caused by light rain disrupts ferry transportation for seven hours in Munshiganj’s Shimulia-Kaurakandi route.
10 February 2016, 05:07 AM

Foggy Dhaka mornings to persist for 2/3 days

Though the biting cold of the last week has subsided, the fog in Dhaka will persist for a few more days, said an official of the Met office.
1 February 2016, 05:35 AM

Cold wave may last 2-3 days more

The ongoing cold wave across the country may last for two to three days more, while the overall temperature is expected to rise at the end of this month, according to the Chuadanga Met office.
24 January 2016, 08:47 AM

Temperature may dive to 8

Meteorologists anticipate that the temperature across the country might dive to below eight degree centigrade within next two or three days.
10 January 2016, 07:51 AM

Ctg landslide kills mother, daughter

A woman and her five-year-old daughter were killed in a rain-triggered landslide in Chittagong this morning.
21 September 2015, 08:17 AM

Next two years hottest, says Met Office

The next two years could be the hottest on record globally, says research from the UK's Met Office.
14 September 2015, 04:35 AM

Unusual rain: Climate change to blame

The Met office says it hasn't seen such erratic pattern of monsoon, which has caused about 40 percent more rainfall this year than the average recorded over the last 10 years. 'Climatic change has caused a spike in variability,' says a top weather expert.
2 September 2015, 08:55 AM

[WATCH NOW] An hour’s rain brings Dhaka to its knees

Barely an hour’s rain brings Dhaka to its knees thanks to the dysfunctional drainage system of the capital city. Majority of the rainfall came around noon, and continued up to 3:00pm.
1 September 2015, 06:09 AM

Deep depression turns cyclonic storm ‘Komen’

Maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to hoist danger signal No. 7 (seven) as cyclonic storm Komen likely to hit seven southern districts by Thursday afternoon, a special weather bulletin of the Met office says.
29 July 2015, 15:13 PM

Depression likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow

A deep depression over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and Indian state of West Bengal is likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow morning.
29 July 2015, 10:54 AM

Day 5 washed out, match drawn

With play called off for the final day, Bangladesh draw the 1st Test of the 2-match series against South Africa at Chittagong Stadium.
25 July 2015, 03:33 AM