Bangladesh ranks 9th among countries at high risk

Bangladesh has the 5th largest population in the Asia and the Pacific region and ranks 9th worldwide among countries at the highest risk of climate-induced disasters such as including tropical cyclones, tornadoes, floods, coastal and riverbank erosion, droughts, and landslides, according to a new report released on Monday. It is estimated

Dhaka’s air unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning

Dhaka's air quality was categorised as unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 117 at 9:00 am, Dhaka ranked 5th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. Pakistan's Lahore, India's Delhi and Uzbekistan's Tashkent occupied the first, second and third spots

Rains likely over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Thursday. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and

Light to moderate rain predicted across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places

Rain, thundershowers likely over 8 divisions

Light to moderate rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)'s latest weather

Rains likely to drench country in next 24hr: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram