Bangladesh floods 2024
‘There should be a central coordinator to oversee flood management’
Mohammad Abdul Qayyum, former National Project Director of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) and adjunct faculty at Dhaka University, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the weaknesses of our flood management efforts this year as well as the importance of stronger coordination and better flood forecasting.
Flood-hit people need urgent support
Authorities must learn from past failures to improve response.
Lessons from recent floods: Coordination key to the success of relief efforts
Were we able to cash the “positive emotions” of people with our experience?
Do you really need that third pair of shoes? The ‘No Buy’ year challenge explained
It is safe to say that the word "saving" is the same as asking us to do sit-ups every other minute. Yes, you do come across an offer that you end up believing is the deal of the century. The rush of adding an item to your shopping cart feels almost irresistible, but some brave souls have chosen a more radical approach: a 'No Buy' year.
Frequent learning disruptions are hurting students’ future
Take steps to reopen flood-hit schools
Massive crop losses may hurt our food security
Farmers, who suffered heavily during the floods, need help
Check spread of waterborne diseases in flood-hit areas
Outbreak of diarrhoea demands a better response
#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.
Post-flood recovery will be challenging
Flood leaves victims with a whole new set of problems
‘There should be a central coordinator to oversee flood management’
Mohammad Abdul Qayyum, former National Project Director of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) and adjunct faculty at Dhaka University, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the weaknesses of our flood management efforts this year as well as the importance of stronger coordination and better flood forecasting.
Flood-hit people need urgent support
Authorities must learn from past failures to improve response.
Lessons from recent floods: Coordination key to the success of relief efforts
Were we able to cash the “positive emotions” of people with our experience?
Do you really need that third pair of shoes? The ‘No Buy’ year challenge explained
It is safe to say that the word "saving" is the same as asking us to do sit-ups every other minute. Yes, you do come across an offer that you end up believing is the deal of the century. The rush of adding an item to your shopping cart feels almost irresistible, but some brave souls have chosen a more radical approach: a 'No Buy' year.
Frequent learning disruptions are hurting students’ future
Take steps to reopen flood-hit schools
Massive crop losses may hurt our food security
Farmers, who suffered heavily during the floods, need help
Check spread of waterborne diseases in flood-hit areas
Outbreak of diarrhoea demands a better response
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.
Post-flood recovery will be challenging
Flood leaves victims with a whole new set of problems
Floods: 52 dead in nine districts
Of the deceased, 14 died in Cumilla, 17 in Feni, six in Chattogram, three in Cox's Bazar, eight in Noakhali, one each in Brahmanbaria, Lakshmipur, Khagrachhari and Moulvibazar.