- BNP blames govt, police for failure to prevent vandalism during anti-Israel protests
- James Pamment appointed as Bangladesh’s new fielding coach
- Deepika to play Suhana Khan's mother in SRK's King
- Congo flood death toll rises to 33 as authorities rush to assist victims
- Win-win situation expected in US tariff dispute: Finance Adviser
- Five killed, 33 injured in devastating Faridpur bus crash
- Heatwave sweeps over eight districts
- EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates
- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
China’s missed emissions target challenges global climate goals
China failed to meet its 2024 carbon emissions reduction target, raising concerns about its ability to achieve carbon neutrality and its impact on global climate efforts. The countrys carbon intensityemissions per unit of GDPfell by 3.4 per cent, short of the 3.9 per cent target set by Beijing,...
Rapid Himalayan ice melt puts Bangladesh at risk: UN
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers, highlighting severe consequences for countries in the region, including Bangladesh. A new report cautions that without significant reductions in carbon emissions, the impact of glacier loss will be...
NASA reports unexpected rise in global sea levels in 2024
A NASA-led analysis has revealed that global sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, driven by an unusual amount of ocean warming. The recorded rate of rise was 0.23 inches (0.59 cm) per year, exceeding the expected 0.17 inches (0.43 cm) per year. This increase was largely attributed to...
'Time is not on our side': UN warns nations at climate science meeting
Tense negotiations on the timing and content of the UNs next blockbuster assessment of global warming science opened in China on Monday, with US scientists reportedly absent. The meeting in Hangzhou comes on the heels of the hottest year on record and rising alarm over the pace of warming....
Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia
Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...
2C climate target declared impossible: Study
Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius the fallback target of the Paris climate accord is now impossible, according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists. Led by renowned climatologist James Hansen, the paper appears in the journal Environment: Science and...
Trump orders US exit from WHO and Paris climate agreement
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). The US will leave the United Nations health agency in 12 months and will stop all financial support for its work. Trump criticized the WHO for failing to act independently from...
200-year-old volcanic eruption linked to blue sun and climate cooling
Almost 200 years ago, the Sun appeared blue in Earths sky, puzzling scientists for generations. Researchers have now traced the phenomenon to a massive volcanic eruption in 1831, which released large amounts of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, causing global cooling and unusual weather...