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Govt committed to protecting biodiversity, tackling climate risks: State Minister

Govt committed to protecting biodiversity, tackling climate risks: State Minister

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam on Wednesday said the government is committed to protecting biodiversity, nature and addressing the risks posed by climate change. “Our government is very sincere about protecting biodiversity, nature and tackling

Next five years likely to be hottest on record, warns UN

Next five years likely to be hottest on record, warns UN

The world is expected to experience record-breaking heat over the next five years, with global temperatures likely to repeatedly cross the critical climate safety limit, according to new projections by the United Nations. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is a 75% chance that

Heavy rain likely in four divisions: Met Office

Heavy rain likely in four divisions: Met Office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00 am. According to a Met Office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gu

Gusty winds, rain forecast in eight regions

Gusty winds, rain forecast in eight regions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast temporary gusty or stormy winds, accompanied by rain or thundershowers in eight regions of the country. The river ports in these areas have also been instructed to raise cautionary signal No. 1, bdnews24.com reports. Meteorologist Abdul


Heavy rain alert as Dhaka drenches after heatwave

Heavy rain alert as Dhaka drenches after heatwave

After a day of blazing sunshine, dark clouds have rolled over the capital before heavy rain lashed different parts of Dhaka, bringing some relief from the heat. Rain began in several areas of the city after 4pm on Wednesday. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast moderate heavy t

Heavy rains likely in three divisions

Heavy rains likely in three divisions

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes, are likely in different parts of the country in the 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The Met Office said many places

Heatwave grips 20 districts

Heatwave grips 20 districts

A broad heatwave continues to grip large parts of Bangladesh, with meteorologists warning that sweltering conditions across multiple districts are likely to persist for several more days before any significant relief sets in. In a bulletin issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Departme

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