A 500-700 year old tree near Dhaka A massive Khirni tree (botanical name: Manilkara hexandra) is situated in Hiranal village near the Purbachal suburb of Dhaka. Local estimates suggest the tree is between 500 to 700 years old, with residents noting that at least five generations have heard from their elders that it was already […]
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Ganga Kaitar from Thames to Tangua The article narrates the author’s experience of sighting the migratory bird Ganga Koitar (Black-headed Gull, Larus ridibundus) in two vastly different locations. The author first spotted the bird, a white species with a dark brown head, on a lamppost near Westminster Palace in London in March 2017. Almost a
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Armed terrorists guard the area in Chittagong, attacking as soon as the police and administration enter Jungle Salimpur, a remote hilly area located in Salimpur Union of Sitakunda, Chittagong, has become a safe haven for armed terrorists. For four decades, this area has seen thousands of illegal settlements built by cutting down government hills, and
The weather office said that the temperature has increased for how long? Bangladesh is experiencing a pattern of hot days and cool nights, particularly in the north, though temperatures have recently begun to rise again in the capital following a period of rain a week ago. The Meteorological Department reported that Dhaka reached 36 degrees
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Monkey trapped in deer snare in Sundarbans rescued by Forest Department A small monkey was rescued by forest department staff after being found trapped in a leaf snare set by poachers for hunting deer. The incident took place on a Saturday in the Ghagramari forest area of the Chandpai range of the Sundarbans East Forest
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There is a possibility of low pressure in the sea again, it may even become a depression Despite the departure of the monsoon, light rain occurred yesterday (Friday) in several parts of the country. The Meteorological Department is predicting the possibility of a low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal within the next four
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At least 28 killed in heavy flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico Heavy rainfall from tropical storms has caused widespread devastation and severe flooding across Mexico, resulting in at least 28 deaths and leaving more people missing. The storms triggered landslides, damaged homes and highways, and caused overflowing rivers, road collapses, and power cuts
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Environmental experts are raising urgent concerns about Bangladesh’s increasing vulnerability to climate change impacts, with rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and ecological degradation threatening the nation’s sustainable development. The warning comes as the country experiences more frequent and intense natural disasters that affect millions of citizens. Recent data shows accelerated coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion
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Speakers at a discussion meeting have stressed the urgent need for climate-resilient health protection for women and adolescents living in Bangladesh’s coastal belt, particularly in Satkhira, one of the regions most affected by climate change. Shah Israt Azmery, chairman of the Children Watch Foundation, stated that coastal women and adolescents are the most vulnerable to
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SYLHET — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an open investigation into the widespread looting of stones from the Sada Pathor tourist spot in Sylhet. This action follows an enforcement drive that uncovered evidence of illegal activities and prompted a recommendation for further inquiry. The ACC’s report implicates 53 individuals, including political leaders and government
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