Flood situation in Bangladesh
Millions cut off without food, power
Millions of people were still left without electricity and any means of communication, and relief materials had not reached many remote areas where families were stranded in flooded villages for days.
Flash floods wreak havoc in 12 dists
Devastating floods amid heavy rain have killed at least five people, with 10 others still missing, and continues to upend millions of lives in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
36 lakh people marooned in flash floods: govt
Flash floods have marooned at least 36 lakh people in 10 districts, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government
Flood in north: Aman farmers fear heavy losses
Aman farmers are apprehending a huge loss this season if the flood situation does not improve in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram within days
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).
Floods in northeast: Worst-hit 4 lakh need rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of around four lakh people, who were worst hit by the floods and lost their homes, is the biggest challenge in the government’s recovery efforts.
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).
Floods damage 56,000 hectares of Aush paddy
The ongoing floods have so far damaged 56,000 hectares of Aush paddy in Bangladesh, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.
“Floods cause damages but have some positive aspects too”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said severe floods cause damages but they also have some positive aspects.
Armed forces ready to help if flood situation worsens: Army chief
Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed says the armed forces are ready to help if the flood situation worsens.
Flood takes heavy toll on schools
At least 2,100 educational institutions, mostly government primary schools, have closed due to severe flooding in 12 districts in a week.