Cyclone Sitrang
Mirsharai dredger capsize: 3 more bodies recovered
Bodies of three other workers, who were missing since October 24 in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram’s Mirsharai area, were recovered from the sunken dredger this morning (October 27, 2022).
Mirsharai dredger capsize: 4 victims buried in Patuakhali
The bodies of four workers, who died after a dredger capsized in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram’s Mirsharai area during cyclonic storm Sitrang, were buried in Patuakhali this morning (October 27, 2022).
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.
70% power restored in coastal areas: Nasrul Hamid
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (October 25, 2022) said 70 percent power supply of the coastal areas, affected by Cyclone Sitrang was restored this evening and 100 percent will be restored within tomorrow (October 26, 2022) noon.
Dredger sinks in Bay: One dead body recovered
Body of one of the eight workers who went missing since Monday night (October 24, 2022) in the Sandwip channel of the Bay of Bengal has been recovered, while the seven others remain missing and are feared dead.
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: Barishal sees highest 324mm rainfall
Barishal witnessed the highest 324 millimeters (mm) rain due to cyclonic storm Sitrang in the last 24 hours till 6am today (October 25, 2022).
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: Rain halts launch services in Barishal, Bhola
Launch and speedboat movement on 12 routes from Barishal river port has been suspended due to heavy rains and gusty wind caused by cyclone "Sitrang" formed over the east-central Bay.
Cyclone Sitrang: 1,010 shelter centres ready in 3 districts
Some 1,010 shelter centres are ready in three coastal districts -- Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira -- to face the impacts of Cyclone Sitrang.
Cyclone “Sitrang” may hit coastal areas with 3-5ft high tidal surges
The cyclone will hit 730 kilometre-long coastal areas in 19 districts of the country with three to five feet high tidal surges, State Minister for Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman has said.