Category: Bangladesh

America’s Fire Lab Transforms Housing Safety

America’s Fire Lab Transforms Housing Safety

A pioneering disaster simulation laboratory in the United States is reshaping how homes are designed, constructed, and insured, as climate-driven hazards exert unprecedented pressure on the housing sector—particularly in wildfire-prone regions such as California. At the forefront of this effort is the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), which operates a full-scale, state-of-the-art […]
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Multiple Heatwaves Forecasted in April

Multiple Heatwaves Forecasted in April

As April begins, Bangladesh is already experiencing soaring temperatures approaching 40°C, signalling the onset of what meteorologists expect to be a month marked by multiple heatwaves. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that the country could witness between two and four mild-to-moderate heatwaves, along with one or two severe episodes throughout the month. Heatwave […]
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1,600 Litres of Illicit Diesel Seized in Moulvibazar (2)

1,600 Litres of Illicit Diesel Seized in Moulvibazar

In a decisive move against the black market and fuel hoarding, authorities in Kamalganj Upazila, Moulvibazar, have successfully intercepted and confiscated a substantial cache of illegally stored diesel. The operation, conducted late Friday night, highlights the local administration’s intensified efforts to curb the artificial inflation of fuel prices and ensure market stability. The Midnight Raid […]
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Thunderstorms and Hail May Cool Heatwave

Thunderstorms and Hail May Cool Heatwave

Bangladesh is expected to witness a slight easing of the ongoing mild to moderate heatwave in the coming days, as the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts scattered rainfall, thunderstorms, and occasional hail across different regions. Daytime and nighttime temperatures could fall by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in some areas, offering temporary relief from the […]
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police Clear Footpaths from Malibagh to Rampura

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Clear Footpaths from Malibagh to Rampura

In a concerted effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted a large-scale footpath clearance operation along the busy corridor from Malibagh Rail Gate to Rampura Kacha Bazar on Saturday, 4 April. The operation, led by the Traffic Division, aimed to remove long-standing encroachments that have hindered smooth movement […]
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Daudkandi Traffic Jam Cripples Dhaka–Chattogram Route

Daudkandi Traffic Jam Cripples Dhaka–Chattogram Route

A severe traffic jam has brought a 15-kilometre section of the Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Daudkandi, Comilla, to a near standstill, causing significant hardship for travellers. The congestion, which began in the early hours of Friday at around 3:00 a.m., continued into the afternoon, trapping motorists and passengers for several hours. Inspector Md. Shah Kamal of […]
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