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Rains, thundershowers likely across country

Rains, thundershowers likely across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains at several places in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Wednesday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many pl

More rains likely in next five days: Met Office

More rains likely in next five days: Met Office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rains coupled with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next five days. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places Rangpur, M

Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely next week

Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely next week

The past few days have seen alternating periods of sunshine and rain in Dhaka and across the country. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), rainfall in Dhaka is expected to decrease over the next couple of days and there is a possibility of a low-pressure system forming in th

Rains, thundershowers likely across country

Rains, thundershowers likely across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Monday. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Ran


Light to moderate rain likely over country

Light to moderate rain likely over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted that light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to occur at different places across the country for the next 24 hours, commencing on Sunday morning. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty

Govt bans eucalyptus, akashmoni saplings

Govt bans eucalyptus, akashmoni saplings

To protect the environment, ecosystems and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings. The Forest-1 Wing of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued an official notification on Thursday announcing the ban.

Rain, sunshine forecast for next week as showers cool heat

Rain, sunshine forecast for next week as showers cool heat

Showers have drenched Dhaka and parts of the country to cool a searing hot spell on the first day of Jaisthya, the second month of Bengali summer, and bring a much-needed respite for citizens amid a heatwave. The weather is likely to alternate between sunshine and rain over the next week, accordin

Met office issues lightning alert in 21 dists

Met office issues lightning alert in 21 dists

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued lightning alert for 21 districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes. According to a Met office bulletin, rain to thundershowers accompanies by lightning flashes and temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally speed

Parts of country reel under severe heat wave: Met office

Parts of country reel under severe heat wave: Met office

“Severe to very severe heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Chuadanga, Dhaka, Tangail, Manikganj, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Sirajganj and Jashore. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping elsewhere over the country and it may continue,” said a regular bulletin of Met office. This season

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