cyclone Remal

Losses caused by Remal estimated at Tk 7,000cr: state minister

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman said the government has so far estimated the losses caused by Cyclone Remal at Tk 7,000 crore

Cyclone Remal gives a stark reminder of our crisis protection gap

Bangladesh must intensify its anticipatory actions to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change and increasing cyclone intensity.

Of damaged dams and sleepless nights

Displacement fear looms over thousands living in 5 unions of Khulna’s Koyra

Sundarbans: no time to heal between cyclones

In 2007, Cyclone Sidr ripped through the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. The forest took the brunt of the storm, saving human lives by slowing down its destructive force.

Cyclone Remal: 2cr trees on Patuakhali, Barguna forest land destroyed

Cyclone Remal destroyed around two crore trees and plants on 27,300 hectares of forest land in Patuakhali and Barguna, according to forest department

6 Southern Districts: Over 1,250 edn institutions hit hard by ‘Remal’

At least 1,259 educational institutions in six southern districts have been affected by Cyclone Remal, according to education offices.

PM assures support to cyclone-hit people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today distributed relief materials among the cyclone-affected people reiterating that her government and the Awami League party will stand by them as long as they need the assistance to rebuild their lives

PM visits areas devastated by Cyclone Remal

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today visited the most affected areas in the country's south by Cyclone Remal

Cyclone Remal: Coastal people reeling from heavy losses

Dipali Sardar of Gopi Pagla village in Khulna’s Paikgacha upazila used to rear ducks.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Could a better transmission system ease power outages following Cyclone Remal?

Bangladesh has long suffered from weak power transmission infrastructure.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Why tidal surges were so high

Southern rivers in Bangladesh were already swelling with waters on May 23 due to the full moon’s gravitational dance with the Earth.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Sundarbans saves Bangladesh but pays a heavy price

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s “silent protector”, the shield and first line of defense against natural disasters, has once again safeguarded the nation from a cyclone -- Remal.

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

1.73cr people still out of power

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said around 1.73 crore customers across the country are still out of power following the impact of cyclone Remal

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Sundarbans takes care of us, but who will take care of it?

Mangrove forest took a hit from Cyclone Remal but managed to do its job

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Remal fallout: EC suspends elections to 3 upazilas

The Election Commission today suspended the elections to three upazilas in Chandpur and Netrokona districts -- due to Cyclone Remal

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Cyclone Remal: launch services resume after two days

Launch operations on inland waterways from Dhaka resumed this noon after two days of suspension due to Cyclone Remal

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

In pictures: Trail of havoc left by Cyclone Remal

Severe cyclonic storm Remal damaged hundreds of houses, uprooted many trees and electric poles, and caused flash flooding in several coastal and other districts across the country

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Cyclone Remal damages crops on 3,074 hectares in Jashore

Cyclone Remal has damaged crops on 3,074 hectares of land in Jashore while making its way through the district yesterday, according to local Department of Agriculture Extension

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Remal leaves trail of havoc in its wake

Cyclone Remal has killed at least 13 people, destroyed more than 35,000 homes, and seriously affected more than 37 lakh people in 19 districts.