Bangladesh flood
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.
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.
Flood-related fake news flooding Facebook
To stay on top of currently trending fake news regarding the recent flooding in Bangladesh, here is a compilation of some Facebook posts that have been proven to be false by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation.
European Commission provides € 1.2mn humanitarian aid to Bangladesh amidst flood
The European Commission is providing €2 million in funding for emergency assistance to those affected by the current floods in Bangladesh and India.
Sylhet flood: UK release over Tk 5cr emergency funding
The UK has released additional emergency funding of £442,548 (over Tk 5 crore) to support communities affected by the ongoing flood in Sylhet division.
Flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj: PM allocates Tk 1.2cr
After inspecting the flood situation in the country's northern and north-eastern districts, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced Tk 1.2 crore special allocations for the flood-affected people of Sylhet and Sunamganj.
Unicef provides emergency relief as 1.6mn children stranded in Bangladesh flood
Four million people, including 1.6 million children, stranded by flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh are in urgent need of help, Unicef has said.
“Floods cause damages but have some positive aspects too”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said severe floods cause damages but they also have some positive aspects.
After half a day of outage, power returns to parts of Sylhet
Due to the flooding of water at Kumargaon 133/32 KV grid sub-station in Sylhet, power lines were cut off all over Sylhet from 12:30 pm today (June 18, 2022).
Over 72% of Sylhet division under water
More than 72 percent of Sylhet division is under water. Out of four districts in Sylhet division – 89 percent area of Sunamganj, 72 percent of Sylhet, 70 percent of Habiganj, and 50 percent of Moulvibazar was submerged.
SSC, equivalent exams postponed due to worsening floods
This year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled to begin on June 19 was postponed today due to the worsening flood situation around the country.
Over 1.5mn children at risk of diseases, drowning, malnutrition due to flood in Bangladesh
Over 1.5 million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to extensive flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh, said Unicef Bangladesh in a statement today.
3 lakh flood-hit people face drinking water crisis in Kurigram
The flood situation in Kurigram has deteriorated as the Brahmaputra, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers are flowing above the danger level.
Flood hits Sirajganj; 50,000 families marooned in 5 upazilas
The flood situation has aggravated in Sirajganj, as Jamuna River is flowing above danger level, leaving over 50,000 families in five upazilas of the district marooned.
Lalmonirhat flood victims struggle to make ends meet
The flood affected victims of Lalmonirhat have very little to look forward to this Eid. Many have lost their homes and source of income and are struggling to make ends meet.
Heavy rains to cause flash floods again
The country’s northern and northeastern regions may witness flash floods in the middle and at the end of this month due to heavy rainfall.
Flood victims suffering for lack of sufficient relief: Fakhrul
The victims of ongoing flood across the country are immensely suffering from shortage of food as the government has failed to provide sufficient relief materials, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam alleges.
Dharla above danger level in Kurigram again
Local people are rushing back to flood shelters as the Dharla river is flowing above danger level causing flood once again in Sadar upazila of Kurigram.
New areas submerged in Sherpur, situation improves in Lalmonirhat
Flood situation has worsened in Sherpur as new char areas and croplands went under water due to the sudden swelling of Old Brahmaputra river while the situation has improved slightly in Lalmonirhat.