The introduction of TDR into Dhaka's urban planning strategy could redefine how the city grows, offering a balanced path that ...

The Canadian Red Cross is offering personalized recovery support to people impacted by the flooding and extreme weather event in British Columbia that took place on November 14, 2021. The Red Cross ...

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 221 at 09:01am this morning (22 March). The air was classified as 'very ...

However, some have been identified as 'slums' and the tribals recently got notice for submission of documents for Slum Rehabilitation Projects. The tribals also demanded the padas in Mumbai should ...

West Metro Fire Rescue said in a post on Facebook that the water main broke near the intersection of Union Boulevard and Florida Avenue, “causing some minor neighborhood flooding.” A water ...

As per Census 2011, one out of every six city dwellers — that is, 17.4% of the total urban population in India — lives in slums. While union and different state governments have made several efforts ...

In its report about Thursday's weather, the centre expected moderate- to- heavy thunderstorms resulting in flooding accompanied by hail and active winds in parts of the regions of Medina ...

It said rain is likely in one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and hails at isolated places. Besides, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary ...

WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo called the new study "a wake-up call that we are increasing the risks to our lives, economies and to the planet." Parts of Spain were hit by heavy flooding in 2024.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Dhaka has some of the deadliest air pollution in the world. Routinely among the world's most polluted cities, its air is a stew of ...

But with just 1% of public flood spending going to natural measures, the report urges the Government and businesses to prioritise and invest more in such schemes to help curb flooding and restore ...