Natural disaster

Natural disaster

5.3-magnitude quake hits central Pakistan

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey

2d ago

6.1-magnitude quake hits off southern Philippines

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said

3d ago

Water levels of four Moulvibazar rivers rise; 5,686 people marooned

A total of 5,686 people have been marooned in the areas due to the flooding

3w ago

5.8-magnitude quake hits Turkey's Marmaris, 1 dead: interior minister

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Turkey early on Tuesday, with a teenager dying after having a panic attack, the interior minister said

4w ago

1.7km embankments in Cox’s Bazar damaged due to deep depression

The damaged portions include 905 meters in Maheshkhali, 695 meters in Kutubdia, and 100 meters in Bharuakhali

4w ago

Koyra upazila: Damaged embankment puts 15,000 at risk

An embankment of the Kopotakkho river in Koyra has collapsed

1m ago

Torrential rains cause severe waterlogging in Sylhet

156mm rainfall recorded in 3 hours

1m ago

Heavy rainfall triggers landslides in Rangamati

No reports of casualties

1m ago

Gumti flowing above danger mark; new areas flooded in Cumilla

Flood situation in Cumilla has deteriorated further with submerging of fresh areas of the district in 24 hours till this morning

10m ago

2.6 lakh still stranded in Ctg; death toll rises to 5

One more person died in flash floods across Chattogram in 24 hours till this morning while over 2.6 lakh people are stranded due to onrush hilly water following torrential rains in the district

10m ago

Floods in Ctg, Sylhet divisions: 44 lakh marooned

More areas in Cumilla and Chattogram were flooded in a span of few hours yesterday with strong currents washing away parts of embankments along the Gumti and Halda rivers.

10m ago

Support pours in for flood victims

People from all walks of life, alongside numerous non-profit organisations, have stepped up their efforts to rescue and provide relief to the millions affected by the floods in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions.

10m ago

Flood situation slightly improves in Tripura

The situation in Tripura, buffeted by the worst flood in over three decades, slightly improved yesterday with the rains having stopped but the water level in the state's main river Gomati, which flows through Gomati and Sepahijala districts before entering Bangladesh, remained above the extreme danger level

10m ago

Gonotraan: How DU TSC became a beacon of hope for flood victims

Since playing its part in removing what most of the students considered a fascist government, Dhaka University has taken on the task of building a better nation more earnestly than ever before

10m ago

Govt mobilised 'full force' to combat flash floods: Rizwana

The interim government is working “collectively with full force” to tackle the ongoing flash flood situation, said Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today

10m ago

Army members donate one day salary to support flood victims

Members of Bangladesh Army have donated their one-day salary to aid people affected by devastating floods in various districts in Bangladesh

10m ago

Bridge collapse severs road connectivity between Akhaura, Kasba

Road communication between Kasba and Akhaura was cut off this morning after a bridge collapsed due to flash floods

10m ago

Floods claim 4 lives in Ctg, over 2 lakh people stranded

At least four people have died so far in flash floods across Chattogram till noon today.

10m ago