flood relief
Mim-Emon deliver flood relief to Chandpur
Yesterday, celebrities Mamnun Emon and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim arrived in Chandpur, delivering a special message from Shakib Khan. They spent the entire day distributing flood relief among the common people.
How the youth is contributing to flood relief in unique ways
From doing charity livestreams to selling SEO backlinks, the Bangladeshi youth is finding interesting avenues to generate funds for flood victims.
#Social Issues / Painting for a cause: Dhaka’s artists show how it’s done
Dhaka Storytellers’ “Art for Charity” event on 30 August 2024 united 19 artists to support Bangladesh flood victims. Proceeds went to disaster relief, showcasing art’s power in fostering community spirit and resilience.
Team from BUET develops modular boat for flood relief
A team from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has developed a modular boat designed as a cost-effective and scalable flood relief solution.
Relief delivery is now the challenge
People wishing to distribute relief materials among the flood victims are finding it very difficult to reach remote areas due to a lack of boats.
Tips to ensure safe drinking water in flood-affected areas
Parts of Bangladesh have been devastated by floods recently, leaving residents vulnerable. Access to clean, safe drinking water is one of the biggest concerns during these times. We have listed some easy and effective ways to ensure safe drinking water in flood-affected areas.
Musicians rally for flood relief with fundraisers, concerts
People across the nation have rallied to support those affected by the floods. Whether it's through donations of money, clothes, or food, everyone is finding ways to assist the flood victims. Some have even travelled to the hardest-hit areas to provide direct aid. The country’s music industry has also stepped up, actively raising funds to help those in need during this crisis.
#Social Issues / Flood relief: When art speaks louder than words
In a heart-warming display of compassion, artists across Bangladesh are stepping forward, using their talents to support those affected by the floods.
From TSC to flood zones
Sacks and sacks of relief materials are being lined up inside the TSC complex of Dhaka University. They are then sorted, packaged and loaded on trucks, to be carried to flood affected areas.
Flood Relief: A nation united, a DU not seen in years
“Move aside! Move aside!”
Firoz Hasan of Free Motion stands by flood affected Sylhet and Sunamganj
Social media influencer, Firoz Hasan of Free Motion, has taken a personal initiative to stand by the flood victims of Sylhet and Sunamganj. As a content creator, Hasan met people in distress and felt that the plight of these people should be highlighted. At one point, he thought of making videos and uploading them on social media.
Cry for relief in Sylhet city’s shelters too
Cry for relief is getting louder in Sylhet and Sunamganj as at least 40 lakh people remain stranded due to flood in the two districts and over 3 lakh of them have taken refuge at different shelters.
Government urgently needs to arrange relief for all flood-hit people
We have not seen such devastating floods in the country since 1988. Every year during monsoon, the haor areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts experience flooding – but it has never been this catastrophic.
Flood: Anomalies mar relief distribution in Moulvibazar
With flood receding for the last three days, the administration in Moulvibazar has been able to ramp up the measures to distribute relief among the victims.
Flood in Sylhet Region: Thousands in need of relief
Thousands of people in Moulvibazar's five upazilas are facing a shortage of relief supplies following the flashflood.
Queues for relief getting longer
Government relief in flood-hit areas is too inadequate to meet the needs of thousands of affected people.