40 unions across 13 upazilas in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari are part of the Teesta shoal region
The study highlighted that the damage represents 1.81 percent of the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25
Over 60,000 people in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have been marooned by floodwater as vast tracks of low-lying areas in northern districts have been inundated due to heavy rainfall and onrushing water from upstream.
Following incessant rainfall over the past few days, water levels in Teesta and other major rivers are rising, triggering widespread flood concerns in the northern districts.
The recent flood has dealt a heavy blow to fish farmers in Akhaura upazila of Brahmanbaria.
One person in Moulvibazar remains missing, according to the release, says disaster management ministry
Hundreds of students from Dhaka, Chattogram and districts in between were seen marching towards Feni on August 22. They travelled in trucks, with speedboats and life jackets, on a mission to rescue those stranded by the unprecedented floods that swept through the region.
Only 7 cm water rise in the Ganga river (Padma river in Bangladesh) at Chapainawabganj point in last 24 hours, said Sarder Uday Raihan, executive engineer of the FFWC
In 20 long years, I haven't found anyone who started “anti-India” protests by bringing up floods, till now.
Feni, Noakhali worst hit; vast areas inundated due to incessant rains, rise in water levels of rivers
With water levels rising at an alarming rate, it is important to stay aware and cautious. Here are two ways users can track the flood.
Govt must ensure adequate food and shelter for them
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed authorities to prepare for more potential floods this year, following discussions at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council meeting held at the NEC auditorium in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar today
Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
Cause $1b damage; low-carbon pathway is crucial for the country to tackle future floods
Authorities must act on High Court’s directive to save the endangered wetland
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).
We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes
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.
