Flood in Bangladesh
Rich countries can gain a lot by helping Bangladesh
Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
Floods submerge 60pc of Bangladesh every year: report
Cause $1b damage; low-carbon pathway is crucial for the country to tackle future floods
Stop encroachment of Arial Beel
Authorities must act on High Court’s directive to save the endangered wetland
Flash floods likely in country’s south-eastern part
Flash floods is likely to hit some parts of the south-eastern part of the country, Flood Forecasting and Warning Center of Water Development Board said today (October 23, 2022).
Floodplain development is sabotaging our future
We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes
Agri ministry all-set to handle upcoming natural calamities: Razzaque
The agriculture ministry is fully prepared to deal with the natural calamities, including floods, that may hit the country in August and afterwards, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
Flood death toll now 116: DGHS
Three more deaths from flood were reported in Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts in 24 hours till this (July 12, 2022) morning, taking the total fatalities to 116.
1,500 flood-hit families in Kurigram getting PM's rehabilitation assistance
A total of 1,500 flood-hit families of Kurigram are getting Tk 10,000 each for rehabilitation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 1.5 crore for them.
SSC schedule to be announced 2 weeks after textbook distribution in flood-hit areas
Schedule of the postponed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams will be announced two weeks after distribution of textbooks among students in flood-hit districts, Education Minister Dipu Moni said today (July 6, 2022).
Another spell of flooding can upend life in Sylhet
Government must try harder to reduce present and future suffering in the region
Fresh floods loom as rivers keep swelling
People of the northern and northeastern districts are fearing a second spell of floods as major rivers continue swelling amid torrential rain and onrush of water from upstream.
North Bangladesh may see another flood after Eid
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has forecast another moderate flood in the country’s northern districts after Eid-ul-Azha, which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
Is India responsible for Bangladesh floods?
In this episode of Star Explains, watch some of the prime reasons behind the frequent and devastating floods recurring in Bangladesh every year.
Two high-profile concerts taking place today, proceeds to go to flood victims
Today, two concerts will be taking place in Dhaka, both of which have been organised with the intent to raise funds for the flood victims in Sylhet and Sunamganj.
Flood death toll rises to 68 as 24 die in 24 hours
A total of 24 people have died due to flood across the country in the last 24 hours till morning today (June 23, 2022).
Netrokona school teacher drowns in flood water
A school teacher has drowned in flood water, in Madan upazila of Netrokona.
Bangladesh may witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn
Bangladesh is likely to witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn.
No food aid reached Sunamganj's Eklimnagar village even in 6 days
Eklimnagar village, under Chhatak upazila of Sunamganj, has been cut off since the flood started six days ago. No food aid has yet reached the village.
Bidyanondo: Saving lives in flood affected Sunamganj
Bidyanondo Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a mission to help poor communities of Bangladesh. As a part of the emergency response for the flash floods in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Kurigram and Netrokona, Bidyanondo teams have been helping to distribute food and water purification tablets amongst the people of the flood affected areas. Due to flash floods and torrential rain, 13 lakh people have been stranded in the peripheries of Bangladesh, and Biyanondo is one of the names that came to immediate rescue.
