Natural disaster
Mild earthquake jolts Rangpur, surrounding areas
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook Rangpur and its surrounding areas this afternoon
Cyclone Dana lashes Odisha
The severe cyclonic storm Dana early today slammed into Bhitarkanika and Dhamra coasts of the eastern Indian state of Odisha where authorities evacuated a million people to safety, shut schools, and suspended flight and train operations.
Cyclone Dana not a threat to Bangladesh: BMD
However, strong winds have caused 4-5 houses to collapse in Latachapali union of Kolapara upazila under Patuakhali district, says disaster management and relief secretary
Cyclone Dana: Launch services on Bhola-Chandpur routes suspended
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended launch services from Chandpur to all routes, as well as six internal routes in Bhola, due to the impact of Cyclone Dana
Cyclone 'Dana' likely to lash Odisha-West Bengal at midnight
The severe cyclone 'Dana', formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area, is likely to move north-northwestwards further and may cross north Odisha-West Bengal coast of India between Puri and Sagar Island around midnight today, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its special weather bulletin this evening
Cyclone Dana: Launch movement on internal routes suspended in Barishal
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) authorities suspended movement of vessels on the internal routes in Barishal due to inclement weather caused by Cyclone Dana..The movement of vessels was suspended around 11:00am due to rain and gusty winds, said Abdur Razzak, a river por
Patuakhali, Khulna brace for Cyclone Dana, prep shelters and relief measures
Patuakhali district administration prepared 829 cyclone shelters while Khulna district administration prepared 433
Hurricane Oscar leaves six dead in Cuba: president
Hurricane Oscar left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend during a major power blackout, President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced on Monday
Lightning kills four in Khulna
Four people, including a child, died after being struck by lightning in three upazilas of Khulna, authorities said yesterday.
20,000 stranded in Rangpur flash flood
Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river.
772,000 children affected: Unicef
Over 20,00,000 people, including over 772,000 children, are already affected by flash floods in the north-eastern region and in urgent need of assistance, said Unicef Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett yesterday.
Flash flood: 20,000 stranded in Rangpur
Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river
Over 772,000 children affected by flash floods in north-east Bangladesh: UNICEF
UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett today said UNICEF is "deeply concerned" about the devastating flood situation unfolding in the north-eastern region of Bangladesh
Sylhet floods worsening
The flood situation in Sylhet has been deteriorating fast with the rivers inundating vast tracts of land and upending the lives of millions.
Flash flood threat: Jamuna swelling up rapidly
Water level has been increasing rapidly in Jamuna river, which may cross the danger level within next three to four days, according to Sirajganj Water Development Board (WDB).
6,558 families live illegally on Ctg hills
At least 6,558 families are still living on 26 hills in various parts of Chattogram city, violating the law and endangering the hills, according to the Hill Management Committee of Chattogram.
Landslide fears add to flood woes in Sylhet region
The heavy downpour has raised the risk of landslides in hilly areas. With more rain expected in the coming days, authorities have urged residents to move away from landslide-prone areas.
6,558 families live illegally on Ctg hills
At least 6,558 families are still living on 26 hills in various parts of Chattogram city, violating the law and endangering the hills, according to the Hill Management Committee of Chattogram