flood victims

Naquib Khan returns to stage with Souls after decades

Naquib Khan, once a celebrated singer and composer, has been less active with new songs or stage performances in recent years. However, the artiste made a remarkable return, at the “Gaane Gaane Bangladesh” concert held in London where he reunited with his former band, Souls, after nearly four decades.

Tanjin Tisha, Tawsif Mahbub, and others serve meals to flood victims in shelters

Even though the floodwaters in the flood-affected regions of Bangladesh have begun to recede, many areas in Lakshmipur and Feni are far from returning to normal. The flood victims continue to face numerous challenges. More recently, actors Tawsif Mahbub and Tanjin Tisha came forward to help the villagers who have been affected by the flood. 

Let us all help flood victims reclaim their lives: Apu Biswas

Although Apu Biswas couldn't personally visit the flood-affected areas, she ensured that relief supplies were sent through a delegation. "I wanted to be there, but with a young impressionable child at home, I couldn't make the trip myself. Instead, I sent aid through my representatives."

Jagannath University to host concert today in support of flood victims

The Jagannath University Band Music Association is hosting a charity concert to support flood relief efforts across 11 districts of the country.

15 films to be screened at Suhrawardy Udyan to aid flood victims

Amid the ongoing flood crisis affecting nearly millions of people across the country, cultural community members have stepped up to support those impacted in various ways. This time, the independent filmmaking community is contributing by organising open-air film screenings. As part of their initiative, 15 short films will be showcased at the open stage of Suhrawardy Udyan.

‘Joruri Shongjog’ concert raises Tk 21 lakh and 20 truckloads of relief for flood victims

On Friday, August 23, a concert titled “Joruri Shongjog” was held at the base of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University to raise funds for flood victims. The event commenced in the afternoon where a large gathering came forward to contribute to the cause.

Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

1.5 crore more at flood risk

In less than two decades, the number of people exposed to flood risks rose by 1.5 crore, around nine percent of the country’s population, due to human settlements and infrastructural developments in floodplains, says a study.

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.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

Naquib Khan returns to stage with Souls after decades

Naquib Khan, once a celebrated singer and composer, has been less active with new songs or stage performances in recent years. However, the artiste made a remarkable return, at the “Gaane Gaane Bangladesh” concert held in London where he reunited with his former band, Souls, after nearly four decades.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Tanjin Tisha, Tawsif Mahbub, and others serve meals to flood victims in shelters

Even though the floodwaters in the flood-affected regions of Bangladesh have begun to recede, many areas in Lakshmipur and Feni are far from returning to normal. The flood victims continue to face numerous challenges. More recently, actors Tawsif Mahbub and Tanjin Tisha came forward to help the villagers who have been affected by the flood. 

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Let us all help flood victims reclaim their lives: Apu Biswas

Although Apu Biswas couldn't personally visit the flood-affected areas, she ensured that relief supplies were sent through a delegation. "I wanted to be there, but with a young impressionable child at home, I couldn't make the trip myself. Instead, I sent aid through my representatives."

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Jagannath University to host concert today in support of flood victims

The Jagannath University Band Music Association is hosting a charity concert to support flood relief efforts across 11 districts of the country.

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

15 films to be screened at Suhrawardy Udyan to aid flood victims

Amid the ongoing flood crisis affecting nearly millions of people across the country, cultural community members have stepped up to support those impacted in various ways. This time, the independent filmmaking community is contributing by organising open-air film screenings. As part of their initiative, 15 short films will be showcased at the open stage of Suhrawardy Udyan.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

‘Joruri Shongjog’ concert raises Tk 21 lakh and 20 truckloads of relief for flood victims

On Friday, August 23, a concert titled “Joruri Shongjog” was held at the base of the Raju Memorial Sculpture at Dhaka University to raise funds for flood victims. The event commenced in the afternoon where a large gathering came forward to contribute to the cause.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

1.5 crore more at flood risk

In less than two decades, the number of people exposed to flood risks rose by 1.5 crore, around nine percent of the country’s population, due to human settlements and infrastructural developments in floodplains, says a study.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

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.

July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022

Eid without rice: Kurigram flood victims yet to get VGF rations

Most of the flood victims in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram are yet to receive their share of the flood rations even though 863 metric tonnes of of Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) rice was allotted for 86,315 poor families on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.