Bangladesh flood 2024
How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways
From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.
#Social Issues / Painting for a cause: Dhaka’s artists show how it’s done
Dhaka Storytellers’ “Art for Charity” event on 30 August 2024 united 19 artists to support Bangladesh flood victims. Proceeds went to disaster relief, showcasing art’s power in fostering community spirit and resilience.
We need time to heal: Toya
Toya and her husband, Sayed Zaman Shawon, who is also an artiste, both joined the movement. They have also sent aid and volunteered to support flood victims.
Bubly shares her experience of aiding flood victims in her hometown
She highlighted the significant challenge of sending aid, “We managed to gather a significant amount of relief items in Dhaka for those affected by the floods but delivering them was challenging due to fragile communication systems in flood-hit rural areas.”
Daraz Bangladesh and Mission Save Bangladesh unite for flood relief efforts
The initiative will support about 3,500 families primarily in the hardest-hit areas of Southeastern and Northeastern Bangladesh.
Artistes rally to support flood victims across Bangladesh
As Bangladesh grapples with severe flooding, celebrities have united to support those affected by this disaster. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are experiencing one of the worst floods in recent history. In response, many in the entertainment industry have taken action.
Farakka water release: FFWC says no chance of flood in next 7 days in Bangladesh
Only 7 cm water rise in the Ganga river (Padma river in Bangladesh) at Chapainawabganj point in last 24 hours, said Sarder Uday Raihan, executive engineer of the FFWC
Would have gone myself if not for my two children: Pori Moni
Pori Moni, who is one of the most vocal actresses of the country and a humanitarian by her own merits, has recently made a heartfelt plea to the nation, urging everyone to support those affected by the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of Bangladesh.
75% telecom towers in Feni still non-functional: BTRC
Some 1,008 out of 14,551 towers are inactive in 11 districts
Walton MD instructs distributors, Plaza & sales representatives to stand by flood victims
distributors, plaza representatives and sales teams from the very beginning have been conducting rescue operations and relief distribution activities with the slogan of 'Beside the people, for the people'
What made the flood so severe
The flooding is not solely due to the dam overflow
Putul finally finds flood-affected family
Renowned singer Sajia Sultana Putul has finally located her sister, Sanjida Akhter Kona, and her family, after days of searching amidst the devastating floods in Bangladesh, thanks to community support.
Flood relief: When art speaks louder than words
In a heart-warming display of compassion, artists across Bangladesh are stepping forward, using their talents to support those affected by the floods.
Mahfuz Ahmed stands by flood-hit hometown
Among those impacted by this catastrophe is Mahfuz Ahmed, one of the 90s' most beloved actors. Despite his decades-long residence in Dhaka, Mahfuz’s heart remains tethered to his ancestral village of Jagatpur in Lakshmipur’s Ramganj upazila, now submerged under floodwaters. “I have never seen so much water in my life,” he shared, his voice heavy with concern. “Floods have happened before, but never has the water level risen like this.”
5km road submerged in Feni; Dhaka-Ctg communication disrupted
Floodwater has submerged around 5-6 kilometre stretch in Feni’s Lalpol area on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, disrupting road communication between the two districts..A nearly 50-km-long tailback has formed as hundreds of vehicles -- trucks, mini trucks, lorries, pickups, buses, microbuses, jee
Celebrities rally to support flood victims across the nation
Flash floods have wreaked havoc across northeastern and southeastern Bangladesh, submerging vast areas in districts like Cumilla, Feni, Chattogram, and Noakhali. The catastrophe has left 1,89,663 families stranded, and conditions are worsening as eight rivers surge above the danger level till the filing of this report on Thursday afternoon.
