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 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Cyclones now last longer

Remal was part of a new trend of cyclones that take their time before making landfall, are slow-moving, and cause significant downpours, flooding coastal areas and cities. 

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

PM to visit cyclone-hit areas: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said party President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the cyclone-hit areas once the weather situation improves

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Cyclone Remal: Southern districts face power cuts for over 36 hrs

2.70 crore subscribers of the country out of power

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Restoring normal life is the top priority

Cyclone Remal leaves behind a battered coast

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Over 37 lakh people affected due to Cyclone Remal: minister

At least 37,58,096 people in 19 districts of the coastal region of the country have been affected by Cyclone Remal, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Mohibbur Rahman said today

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Cyclone Remal death toll rises to 10

The death toll from Cyclone Remal, which smashed into low-lying areas of Bangladesh last night, has risen to at least 10 people, with more than 30,000 homes destroyed and tens of thousands more damaged, officials said

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Cyclone Remal leaves 2.22cr people without power

Power supply to 2.22 crore consumers of Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB), out of its total 3.58 crore, has been suspended following the landfall of Cyclone Remal yesterday

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Cyclone disrupts 10,000 telecom towers, millions out of service

Power outage due to cyclone Remal has caused over 10,000 mobile towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) to go out of service, affecting the mobile and internet services of millions of people in the southern districts

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Things you can do to protect your electronics during a storm

Thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall can be unpredictable. You never know when thunder will strike close to you and leave you with damages, especially to your electronic devices. They often require safety measures and precautions become more imperative during inclement weather. Here are 3 things you can do to ensure protection for your electronics.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Heavy rainfall inundates most low-lying areas of Ctg city

Incessant heavy rain since this morning caused by Cyclone Remal has inundated several low-lying areas of Chittagong city