Bangladesh weather

Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh

The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land

Bangladesh sees lowest July rain in 41 years

While monsoon is supposed to be at its peak in July, the country witnessed less than half the average rainfall during the month this year.

Mild heat wave to continue in four districts

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur and Jashore and it may continue, said a Met Office bulletin.

More rain, nor'wester likely this week

As the country has been experiencing rainfall over the last two days, Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast more showers or intermittent nor’westers at many places across the country including Dhaka, this week.

Heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in Chattogram

Heavy rainfall due to active monsoon may trigger landslides over the hilly regions of Chattogram division, Bangladesh Meteorological Department says in a forecast.

More rain likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts increased rain activity at many places in the country in the next 24 hours ending at 9:00 am tomorrow.

Temperature to increase by 2 to 5 degree Celsius today: Met office

With the influence of Cyclone Fani nearly at the end, Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast a rise in overall temperature across the country.

Heavy rain in Dhaka today

Heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Dhaka throughout the day today due to influence of cyclonic storm Fani.

Fani to stay over Bangladesh till afternoon: Met Office

The severe cyclonic storm “Fani” will stay over Bangladesh for six more hours, with the cyclone eye currently located west of Dhaka, the Met Office says.

May 5, 2019
May 5, 2019

Temperature to increase by 2 to 5 degree Celsius today: Met office

With the influence of Cyclone Fani nearly at the end, Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast a rise in overall temperature across the country.

May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019

Heavy rain in Dhaka today

Heavy rainfall is likely to continue over Dhaka throughout the day today due to influence of cyclonic storm Fani.

May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019

Fani to stay over Bangladesh till afternoon: Met Office

The severe cyclonic storm “Fani” will stay over Bangladesh for six more hours, with the cyclone eye currently located west of Dhaka, the Met Office says.

April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018

9 ways to save yourself from lightning strikes

Measures taken timely can save many lives during a lightning storm. But it is very tough to recall the tips in the face of trouble therefore we need to drill ourselves to get familiar to these measures.

September 11, 2017
September 11, 2017

Rain throws city into chaos

Torrential rainfall that inundated most parts of Dhaka and threw the city into chaos is likely to linger tomorrow and show signs of reducing the day after. But until then, heavy to very heavy rainfall is on the cards for Dhaka.

August 3, 2017
August 3, 2017

Carbon emission: Bangladesh weather to turn deadly by this century, says study

Venturing outdoors may become deadly across wide swaths of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan by the end of the century as climate change drives heat and humidity to new extremes, according to a new study.

May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017

Signal 7 at maritime ports as Cyclone Mora nears

Maritime ports of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar have been advised to hoist danger signal number seven while Mongla and Payra ports signal number five as cyclonic storm “Mora” heads towards Bangladesh’s coasts.

April 27, 2017
April 27, 2017

Mild heat wave sweeps over country

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur, Satkhira, Jessore and Kushtia and it may spread all over the country, says a press release of Met office.

April 22, 2017
April 22, 2017

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as steep pressure 'Gradient' lies over the North Bay.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as the trough of low still lies over West Bengal and adjoining area which extends up to North Bay.