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Feni officials estimate losses from flood amount to over Tk500cr

Severe flooding in Feni has submerged 70,415 houses, destroying furniture and electrical appliances, according to local officials..The flood has caused an estimated loss of Tk533.59 crore, leaving thousands displaced and struggling to rebuild their lives. .An estimated 7,350 families
6 September 2024, 17:52 PM

August floods: Curtain rises on ‘Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives’ at Gallery Cosmos

A special group art exhibition titled 'Art for Aid: Rebuilding Lives' began at Gallery Cosmos in Dhaka yesterday, to support the victims of the recent catastrophic floods in 11 districts in the east of Bangladesh, that claimed over 60 lives and affected more than 5.5 million people
6 September 2024, 17:44 PM

No decision on registration to visit St Martin’s: govt

After daylong confusion over the requirements for travelling to Saint Martin’s, the government has clarified that no decision has been made on implementing a registration system for visiting the island.
5 September 2024, 18:58 PM

The gentle parrot

A plum-headed parakeet glides across the sky, carrying a bunch of green sprouts.
5 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked the third on the list of cities worldwide having the worst air quality with an AQI index of 146 at 9:00am this morning
5 September 2024, 04:38 AM

Rohingya refugees stand beside flood-affected people

In spite of their severe financial hardship, Rohingya refugees living at different camps of Cox’s Bazar and abroad have stood beside the flood-affected people of Bangladesh
4 September 2024, 18:57 PM

Climate refugees: The growing challenge in Bangladesh

The devastating floods in Bangladesh have brought the urgent issue of climate-driven migration to global attention, with 4.5 million people left destitute, the nation faces the daunting challenge of supporting and rehabilitating these displaced individuals
4 September 2024, 14:05 PM

Fish worth over Tk 576 crore washed away in flood in Noakhali

The ongoing flood has washed away the fish from 85,379 farms in Noakhali, causing losses of around Tk 576.50 crore as well as affecting thousands of fish farmers, said Noakhali Department of Fisheries sources
4 September 2024, 09:57 AM

Over 90pc of people in Feni, Noakhali affected by floods: Oxfam

Over 90 percent of the population in Feni and Noakhali -- the hardest-hit districts -- has been severely affected by the recent floods, said an assessment by Oxfam in Bangladesh
3 September 2024, 19:07 PM

Three fined for cutting hills in Ctg

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Floods claim 71 lives so far

A total of 71 people, including seven women and 19 children, died in the recent floods in nine districts until yesterday, the disaster management and relief ministry said in its latest release
3 September 2024, 10:07 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka, seven other divisions

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)'s latest weather bulletin today
3 September 2024, 06:34 AM

Dhaka streets suffer severe congestion due to waterlogging

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) recorded 80mm of rain in Dhaka between 6:00am and 9:00am
3 September 2024, 04:23 AM

Floods leave thousands homeless in 11 districts

Although waters have receded from majority areas in the 11 flood-hit districts, the suffering of the affected people continues, as the disaster has left many homeless.
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OCAB delivers 4,000 relief packages to flood victims

The Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAB) has distributed 4,000 relief packages, valued at 68 lakh taka, to residents affected by the floods in Lakshmipur, Noakhali, and Feni districts
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Bangladesh to seek timely flood forecasts from upstream countries: Adviser Rizwana

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Water Resources, today said all necessary information would be sought from upstream countries, including China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, to provide timely forecasts for sudden and severe floods
31 August 2024, 14:04 PM

Elephant rescued in Narayanganj after viral torture video sparks outrage

Forest officials today successfully rescued an elephant which was seen in a video being brutally tortured by some individuals in Cumilla's Debidwar
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Floods claim 59 lives in nine districts so far

One person in Moulvibazar remains missing, according to the release, says disaster management ministry
31 August 2024, 08:42 AM

Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.
31 August 2024, 08:02 AM

Octane, petrol prices cut by Tk 6 per litre

From 12:00am (midnight tomorrow), diesel and kerosene price will be Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol will be priced at Tk 121 per litre, and octane at Tk 125
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