Cyclone Bulbul

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Cyclone Bulbul: 4,589 trees damaged in Sundarbans

At least 4,589 trees were damaged under the influence of Cyclone Bulbul in Sundarbans, according to a report prepared by Bangladesh Forest Department.

Cyclone Bulbul: 1 lakh still without electricity in Bagerhat

The electricity supply system of Bagerhat Rural Electrification Board (REB) has severely been affected by the cyclonic storm Bulbul that lashed the country’s coastal districts in the early hours of Sunday.

Sundarbans’ infrastructure badly damaged by Cyclone Bulbul

Cyclone Bulbul that raged through the country’s southwest region on Saturday and Sunday damaged a lot of structures inside the largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans.

Cyclone Bulbul: Families of 10 dead fishermen given compensation

Families of 10 fishermen who died reportedly during the cyclone Bulbul are given compensation from the district administration.

Cyclone Bulbul: Agri sector incurs loss of Tk 263cr

The country has lost over Tk 263 crore in the agriculture sector due to Cyclone Bulbul, says Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.

Cyclone Bulbul: Bodies of missing nine fishermen recovered from Meghna river

Police have recovered the bodies of nine fishermen, who went missing in a trawler capsize in Meghna river during cyclone Bulbul yesterday.

Death toll from cyclone Bulbul rises to 17

The death toll from cyclone ‘Bulbul’ that lashed Khulna and adjoining southwestern part of the country yesterday rises to 17.

Cyclone Bulbul: Forest dept bans tourists in Sundarbans, starts work to assess damage

Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) bars tourists from visiting the largest mangrove in the world temporarily to assess the damage to the forest.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Dial 333 for cyclone Bulbul update

People can get the update of cyclone Bulbul and the current weather situation of their respective area or district from their mobile phone.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

No fund for public univs if provocative acts not stopped: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the government will stop providing funds to public universities if their teachers do not stop provocative activities to take their students toa wrong path in the name of movement.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Cyclone 'Bulbul': Operations at Kolkata airport suspended for 12 hrs

Flight operations at Kolkata airport will be stopped from 6:00pm today till 6:00am tomorrow, or for 12 hours, over safety concerns due to Cyclone Bulbul, Home Ministry officials have said.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Shimulia-Kathalbari ferry services suspended for cyclone Bulbul

Ferry services on Shimulia-Kathalbari route of Padma river have been suspended due to inclement weather triggered by the cyclone “Bulbul”, which may hit coastal areas in Khulna after this evening.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Flights to and from Cox’s, Ctg, Barisal, Jashore cancelled for 14hrs for ‘Bulbul’

All flights to and from Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Barisal and Jashore have been cancelled owing to the inclement weather under the influence of Cyclone “Bulbul”.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

JSC, JDC exams for Nov 11 postponed for ‘Cyclone Bulbul’

The Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations scheduled for Monday (November 11) have been postponed across the country due to the approaching “Cyclone Bulbul”.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Over 17 lakh people evacuated as cyclone ‘Bulbul’ approaches Bangladesh

More than 17 lakh people have been taken to cyclone shelters in 14 coastal districts owing to the approaching Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ which is likely to make landfall in the Sundarbans this this midnight.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’ starts crossing Bangladesh coast

Very severe cyclonic storm “Bulbul” has weakened into a severe one and started crossing coastal areas of Khulna division in Bangladesh amid low tide, according to Met office.

November 9, 2019
November 9, 2019

Cyclone Bulbul hurtles towards southern coast

Cyclone Bulbul is likely to make landfall this evening on the Sundarbans, as it was heading towards the coast yesterday.

November 7, 2019
November 7, 2019

Cyclone 'Bulbul' 865km south-southwest of Chattogram port: Met office

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 as cyclonic storm “Bulbul” is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northwesterly direction.

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