Climate

Dhaka ranked 9th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday (8 September) morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 127 at 11:15 am. According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,' posing minor health risks to vulnerable pe

Dhaka's air quality remained in the ‘moderate’ zone on Saturday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 90. The capital ranked 18th on the list of the world's most polluted cities at 8:59 am, according to the AQI scale. India’s Delhi, Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur and Kuching occupied the first

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, will be a major test of Bangladesh’s climate diplomacy as Dhaka seeks greater access to international climate finance, adaptation support and funding for loss and damage. P

With the aim of developing climate-affected and migration-prone women as entrepreneurs and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, Nari Unnayan Shakti (NUS) and Young Women for Development Rights and Climate (YWDRC) jointly organized a training programme on 21 August 2026 at the Nari Unnayan

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing at 9 am. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisio

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday (8 August) forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. According to a Met office bulletin issued this morning, "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to

Bangladesh is likely to experience widespread rainfall over the next several days as the monsoon remains highly active across the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). In its 120-hour weather outlook, the BMD forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in many parts of the c

Met offices forecast of 60km/h storms in 13 regions in Bangladesh by noon on Tuesday (4 August). The forecast said, in the 13 regions of the country gusty winds may blow from south or south-east in highest 60km/h. It also said, temporarily gusty winds, lightning and rain may occur. It also asked

Every monsoon, a silent battle begins along the banks of the Teesta River. It is a fight against the river, against nature, and often against fate itself. While some people sleep peacefully, others stay awake through the night, listening to the roar of the river, fearing that by dawn it may swallow

Temporary rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds of up to 60 km/h may affect nine regions of Bangladesh by noon today. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised river ports in the affected areas to display Local Cautionary Signal No. 1. According to the inland

Strong winds of up to 60 km/h may sweep across nine regions of Bangladesh. Gusty or squally winds accompanied by rain or thunderstorms are also likely. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised river ports in the affected areas to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 1. According to th

Massive wildfires have spread across large parts of France and Spain, forcing more than 325,000 people to evacuate their homes. The blazes, described as among the worst in recent history, are burning across southwestern France and areas surrounding the Spanish capital, Madrid. According to the Fren

Under the influence of the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, squally winds are likely to affect the coastal areas of the country. Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number 3. This information was given in a speci

The monsoon depression over northwest Bay and adjoining areas has intensified into a deep depression. Under its influence, light to moderate rain and moderate to heavy rains are likely to continue over the country for the next 5 days. On Monday (July 27), the meteorologist of the Meteorological Dep