Bangladesh flood 2022

Ensuring climate justice for the urban poor

It is estimated that Bangladesh may see 13 million internal climate migrants by 2050.

Why aren’t we looking at climate-based solutions to address flooding?

Doing so could help avoid the yearly sufferings of many vulnerable and poor citizens.

Flood management in Sylhet: We can't fight a battle with 'wet gunpowder'

In the second or last week of July, there is a risk of more major flooding in different parts of Bangladesh. But are we really prepared to tackle it?

10,000 flood victim families of Sylhet-Sunamganj to get Tk 10,000 each

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 10 crore for 10,000 flood victim families of Sylhet and Sunamganj.

Bangladesh may witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn

Bangladesh is likely to witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn.

Treatment using candles at Osmani medical as floodwaters submerge ground floor, patients moved

"I was on the ground floor. After the water entered, I came to the balcony of the first floor along with other patients. There is no electricity. Candles are being used. I don't know how to get treatment,” said 58-year-old Farooq Ahmed, who was admitted to the Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

Flood hits Habiganj after Sylhet, Sunamganj

Heavy rains and rush of water from upstream in India's northeast have started flooding Habiganj, after Sunamganj and Sylhet have been submerged.

Rail operation suspended as flood water enters Sylhet station

All train movement in and out of Sylhet Railway Station was suspended today due to flood.

No electricity in Sylhet

Electricity connection was cut off all over Sylhet district today as all sub-stations was submerged in flood water.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

Ensuring climate justice for the urban poor

It is estimated that Bangladesh may see 13 million internal climate migrants by 2050.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

Why aren’t we looking at climate-based solutions to address flooding?

Doing so could help avoid the yearly sufferings of many vulnerable and poor citizens.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Flood management in Sylhet: We can't fight a battle with 'wet gunpowder'

In the second or last week of July, there is a risk of more major flooding in different parts of Bangladesh. But are we really prepared to tackle it?

July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022

10,000 flood victim families of Sylhet-Sunamganj to get Tk 10,000 each

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 10 crore for 10,000 flood victim families of Sylhet and Sunamganj.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Bangladesh may witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn

Bangladesh is likely to witness more floods this monsoon, experts warn.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Treatment using candles at Osmani medical as floodwaters submerge ground floor, patients moved

"I was on the ground floor. After the water entered, I came to the balcony of the first floor along with other patients. There is no electricity. Candles are being used. I don't know how to get treatment,” said 58-year-old Farooq Ahmed, who was admitted to the Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Flood hits Habiganj after Sylhet, Sunamganj

Heavy rains and rush of water from upstream in India's northeast have started flooding Habiganj, after Sunamganj and Sylhet have been submerged.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

Rail operation suspended as flood water enters Sylhet station

All train movement in and out of Sylhet Railway Station was suspended today due to flood.

June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

No electricity in Sylhet

Electricity connection was cut off all over Sylhet district today as all sub-stations was submerged in flood water.

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