Flood in Bangladesh

24 August 2024, 07:51 AM

Six rivers flowing above danger level: FFWC

Water level at 24 river points across the country increased in 24 hours till this morning, according to Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre's (FFWC) latest bulletin
24 August 2024, 06:45 AM

Floods in Ctg, Sylhet divisions: 44 lakh marooned

More areas in Cumilla and Chattogram were flooded in a span of few hours yesterday with strong currents washing away parts of embankments along the Gumti and Halda rivers.
23 August 2024, 21:30 PM
23 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh flood in pictures

At least three people were killed; a total of 43 upazilas in several districts have been affected by the flash floods
22 August 2024, 14:15 PM

In pictures: Armed forces, fire service mount rescue missions

In response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, multiple rescue operations are underway across Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, and Fire Service and Civil Defence Stations working together to save lives. .Photo: Bangladesh Army.The Bangladesh Army has b
22 August 2024, 11:40 AM

Flood-related fake news flooding Facebook

To stay on top of currently trending fake news regarding the recent flooding in Bangladesh, here is a compilation of some Facebook posts that have been proven to be false by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation.
22 August 2024, 09:04 AM

Nearly 18 lakh people affected by floods in 6 districts

A total of 1,89,663 families have been marooned in 43 flood-affected upazilas of six districts -- Cumilla, Feni, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, and Moulvibazar, according to the Department of Disaster Management and Relief
22 August 2024, 08:25 AM

Ctg rail link snapped as sections of tracks under floodwater

Chattogram's rail communication with Dhaka and other parts of the country has been suspended since this morning as sections of rail tracks in Feni were submerged in floodwater..“The flood has forced us to cancel movement of all trains from Chattogram to different districts,” Saiful Alam, d
22 August 2024, 06:43 AM

India refutes claims of causing floods in Bangladesh

Points to heavy rainfall as primary cause, says it is sharing information with Bangladesh
22 August 2024, 05:56 AM

Flood water disrupts traffic on Dhaka-Ctg highway

The flood situation of Cumilla has deteriorated further due to heavy rains and onrush of water from India
22 August 2024, 05:15 AM

3 million stranded as flood hits eight districts

Feni, Noakhali worst hit; vast areas inundated due to incessant rains, rise in water levels of rivers
21 August 2024, 17:00 PM

How to track floods online

With water levels rising at an alarming rate, it is important to stay aware and cautious. Here are two ways users can track the flood.
21 August 2024, 06:54 AM

Kurigram flood victims need urgent support

Govt must ensure adequate food and shelter for them
4 July 2024, 19:55 PM

Take advance preparation for floods: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed authorities to prepare for more potential floods this year, following discussions at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council meeting held at the NEC auditorium in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar today
2 July 2024, 13:28 PM

Rich countries can gain a lot by helping Bangladesh

Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
18 September 2023, 03:00 AM

Floods submerge 60pc of Bangladesh every year: report

Cause $1b damage; low-carbon pathway is crucial for the country to tackle future floods
23 August 2023, 05:58 AM

Stop encroachment of Arial Beel

Authorities must act on High Court’s directive to save the endangered wetland
17 August 2023, 11:31 AM

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).
23 October 2022, 09:41 AM

Floodplain development is sabotaging our future

We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes
31 July 2022, 13:49 PM