South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave that has claimed at least 16 lives, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to call for stronger government action and a long-term overhaul […]
Heavy rain lashed the capital from early Tuesday, causing severe inconvenience to commuters and pedestrians while triggering waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city. The downpour began before […]
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on all citizens to become more responsible and environmentally conscious, saying protecting the country’s environment is a shared responsibility. “The country belongs to all […]
Mount Etna roared back to life this week, sending lava down its slopes and a towering cloud of ash above eastern Sicily, in the latest burst of activity from Europe’s […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Friday warned that El Niño is expected to strengthen from next month (August), heightening the risk of extreme heat, shifting rainfall patterns and other […]
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast temporary rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds in seven districts by noon on Saturday. According to the inland river ports weather […]
Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue across Bangladesh over the next three days as active monsoon conditions prevail, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The BMD said […]
Bangladesh suffered an estimated $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion in economic losses in 2024 as extreme heat reduced labour productivity, according to a new World Bank report. The report warns […]
Extreme heat is emerging as one of the biggest threats to South Asia’s economic future, with the region projected to lose nearly 7 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) […]
Senior correspondent Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms for at least nine regions, including the capital, Dhaka. River ports in the affected areas have also been advised […]
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