Sitrang
The struggles of Nilkhet booksellers in rain and storm
"If books get damaged in the rain, no one wants to buy them, which means we have to incur severe losses. A few days ago, books worth 4,000 Taka got damaged from my stock and I was unable to sell those books. For someone like me, 4,000 taka is a very substantial amount.”
Cyclone Sitrang downed 7,343 mobile towers in 19 districts
The cyclone Sitrang that swept over the country last night (October 24) had downed 7,343 mobile towers in the country's coastal areas, a report from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) reveals.
How cyclones are formed: explained
Cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal late at night on October 23, 2022. This is the first big storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018. As of October 25, the cyclone killed 11 in 7 districts, but has since last night, weakened. How do cyclones form and what are they? If you are wondering, here's what to know:
Cyclone Sitrang now weak depression, on way to Meghalaya: Met office
Cyclone Sitrang has turned into a depression weakening further while heading towards India's Meghalaya-Tripura through Brahmanbaria-Sylhet region.
Cyclone Sitrang disrupts internet and mobile network
Digital communications in the country are likely to be greatly impacted as the cyclone Sitrang approaches and is expected to hit the coastal areas by nightfall on Monday.
The struggles of Nilkhet booksellers in rain and storm
"If books get damaged in the rain, no one wants to buy them, which means we have to incur severe losses. A few days ago, books worth 4,000 Taka got damaged from my stock and I was unable to sell those books. For someone like me, 4,000 taka is a very substantial amount.”
Cyclone Sitrang downed 7,343 mobile towers in 19 districts
The cyclone Sitrang that swept over the country last night (October 24) had downed 7,343 mobile towers in the country's coastal areas, a report from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) reveals.
How cyclones are formed: explained
Cyclone Sitrang formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal late at night on October 23, 2022. This is the first big storm that has developed in the Bay of Bengal in the month of October since 2018. As of October 25, the cyclone killed 11 in 7 districts, but has since last night, weakened. How do cyclones form and what are they? If you are wondering, here's what to know:
Cyclone Sitrang now weak depression, on way to Meghalaya: Met office
Cyclone Sitrang has turned into a depression weakening further while heading towards India's Meghalaya-Tripura through Brahmanbaria-Sylhet region.
Cyclone Sitrang disrupts internet and mobile network
Digital communications in the country are likely to be greatly impacted as the cyclone Sitrang approaches and is expected to hit the coastal areas by nightfall on Monday.