2023 May

COP28: YouthNet Demands Break Free from Fossil Fuel Control at COP, Expel Oil CEO

26 MAY, 2023

YouthNet for Climate Justice, a grassroots youth-led environmental platform, is making a resolute call for the removal of fossil fuel lobbyists from…

2 month-long ban on fishing in Bay begins

20 MAY, 2023

The government-imposed two month-long ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal started today to ensure smooth breeding of fish.

The ban will remain in force in the Bay of Bengal till July 23 and in the Sundarbans till August 31.

With 200 kmph wind speed, Mocha approaches coast

13 MAY, 2023

Cyclone Mocha is approaching the coastal areas of Bangladesh and Myanmar with a maximum wind speed of 200 kmph, said the latest weather bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department….

Ctg, Barishal to feel Mocha’s effect from midnight

13 MAY, 2023

The peripheral effect of Cyclone Mocha will be felt in the coastal regions of the Chattogram and Barishal divisions from around midnight, said the latest weather bulletin of…

Teknaf at high risk, tidal surge may reach up to 9 feet

13 MAY, 2023

About 100 CPP volunteers and members of army, navy and coast guards are working there, he said. The state minister said the wind speed of Mocha is expected to remain between 150-160 kilometres per hour, which may jump to 180 kilometres.

What do signals 1-11 mean for ports during storms?

13 MAY, 2023

With the impending Cyclone Mocha dominating discussions over the past few days, cautionary, warning and danger signals that the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)asks ports…

Signal 10 for Cox’s Bazar, 8 for Chattogram, Payra

13 MAY, 2023

The maritime port in Cox’s Bazar has been asked to hoist cautionary signal (Great Danger Signal) 10 as cyclone Mocha has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm over the east central Bay of Bengal…

PM focuses on six priorities for prosperity for all in Indian Ocean region

13 MAY, 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday raised six priority areas for the countries of the Indian Ocean region, including fostering maritime diplomacy and partnership and strengthening maritime security and mutual trust for prosperity for all.

Depression intensifies into cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’

11 MAY, 2023

The deep depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Mocha’. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said this in a special bulletin on Thursday.

Government takes preparations for cyclone Mocha

11 MAY, 2023

The government has taken all the necessary preparations at all levels to face cyclone Mocha, State minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman said

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