Cyclone Sitrang 2022
Why are Sitrang’s victims still waiting for relief and rehabilitation?
Government help must be both quick and sustainable
COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
Even after 31 years of advocacy, lobbying and dialogues, no dedicated finance has yet been delivered under the UNFCCC.
How to ensure improved resilience to tropical cyclones
Proper preparations and mitigating actions can improve resilience to tropical cyclones
Farmers need better protection against crop losses
Cyclone Sitrang damaged vast stretches of cropland that may take months to recover from
Agriculture insurance still elusive
Cyclone Sitrang is over and the weather is forecast to be sunny today. But for thousands of people in Bangladesh, including farmers, it is rather gloomy.
In photos: Cyclone Sitrang leaves a trail of destruction
Cyclone Sitrang left a trail of destruction as it swept through the country on Monday night (October 24, 2022).
Cyclone Sitrang damages Aman crops, fish farms
Cyclone Sitrang has affected 33,000 hectares of transplanted Aman paddy crop and washed away fish and shrimps mainly in the southern coastal districts, officials said yesterday.
Fallout from cyclone Sitrang: Bangladesh has a lot to recover from
We would like to remind the authorities, different aid groups, and people in general, that the biggest challenges are still ahead of us.
Cyclone Sitrang: 80 lakh subscribers still out of power
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said around 80 lakh subscribers are still out of power across the country since cyclone Sitrang damaged infrastructures.
Cyclone Sitrang: Opening of 50 industrial units at economic zones postponed
The inaugural programme of 50 industrial units at economic zones across the country has been postponed for the inclement weather due to the Cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang disrupts internet and mobile network
Digital communications in the country are likely to be greatly impacted as the cyclone Sitrang approaches and is expected to hit the coastal areas by nightfall on Monday.
In photos: Cyclone Sitrang unleashed
Coastal districts, capital Dhaka and most parts of Bangladesh have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang: Power Division to open control rooms
Power Division has asked all it's subordinate bodies -- in power transmission and distribution segments -- to open control rooms in their respective offices as Cyclone Sitrang approaches.
Cyclone Sitrang: PM directs officials to act fast
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is monitoring developments centering cyclone Sitrang round the clock and giving necessary instructions to the government officials to minimize possible loss of lives and properties.
Cyclone Sitrang: Most part of Patuakhali out of power
Most of the areas of Patuakhali district have been facing power outage since last night (October 23, 2022) due to heavy rain and stormy wind ahead of cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone Sitrang: Loading, unloading suspended at Ctg port
All the vessels anchored at the jetties and the outer anchorage of Chattogram port are being sent to the deeper sea by this afternoon (October 24, 2022) as safety measure ahead of approaching cyclone Sitrang.
Heavy rains in Khulna under influence of cyclone 'Sitrang'
Under the influence of cyclone 'Sitrang', Khulna and its adjoining districts have been experiencing heavy rainfall.