Cyclone Bulbul

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Cyclone Bulbul: 4,589 trees damaged in Sundarbans

At least 4,589 trees were damaged under the influence of Cyclone Bulbul in Sundarbans, according to a report prepared by Bangladesh Forest Department.

Cyclone Bulbul: 1 lakh still without electricity in Bagerhat

The electricity supply system of Bagerhat Rural Electrification Board (REB) has severely been affected by the cyclonic storm Bulbul that lashed the country’s coastal districts in the early hours of Sunday.

Sundarbans’ infrastructure badly damaged by Cyclone Bulbul

Cyclone Bulbul that raged through the country’s southwest region on Saturday and Sunday damaged a lot of structures inside the largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans.

Cyclone Bulbul: Families of 10 dead fishermen given compensation

Families of 10 fishermen who died reportedly during the cyclone Bulbul are given compensation from the district administration.

Cyclone Bulbul: Agri sector incurs loss of Tk 263cr

The country has lost over Tk 263 crore in the agriculture sector due to Cyclone Bulbul, says Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.

Cyclone Bulbul: Bodies of missing nine fishermen recovered from Meghna river

Police have recovered the bodies of nine fishermen, who went missing in a trawler capsize in Meghna river during cyclone Bulbul yesterday.

Death toll from cyclone Bulbul rises to 17

The death toll from cyclone ‘Bulbul’ that lashed Khulna and adjoining southwestern part of the country yesterday rises to 17.

Cyclone Bulbul: Forest dept bans tourists in Sundarbans, starts work to assess damage

Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD) bars tourists from visiting the largest mangrove in the world temporarily to assess the damage to the forest.

November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019

Depression weakens further, now lies over Noakhali, Ctg regions

The depression over Noakhali, Barishal and Patuakhali regions moves east-northeastwards, weakens further into a low-pressure area and now lies over Noakhali-Chattogram regions.

November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019

Cyclone Bulbul kills 10 in West Bengal

Cyclone Bulbul, which made landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh coasts, claims at least 10 lives and affected at least 2.73 lakh families in different parts of West Bengal.

November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019

44,563 households, 7,234 fish enclosures damaged by ‘Bulbul’ in Bagerhat

A total of 44,563 households, 35,529 hectares of arable land and 7,234 fish enclosures were damaged under the influence of heavy rain and strong winds in the coastal district of Bagerhat caused by the cyclone “Bulbul”.

November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019

Launch services resume after 36hrs

Launch services on all the routes across the country have been resumed after 36 hours of suspension due to cyclonic storm “Bulbul”.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

4,000-5,000 houses damaged by cyclone ‘Bulbul’: Minister

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman says some 4,000-5,000 houses were damaged by cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' which lashed the country's coastal districts early today.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

5 dead as Cyclone Bulbul smashes into India

At least five people, including two women, are killed as the very severe cyclone 'Bulbul' hit West Bengal’s southern coastal belt bordering Bangladesh and Odisha, triggering heavy rain coupled with strong winds that toppled trees, power and communication lines and hitting normal life.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Cyclone ‘Bulbul’: Now Tuesday’s JSC, JDC exams rescheduled

Following cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' which lashed the country's coastal districts, Tuesday's Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations have been rescheduled.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Cyclone Bulbul: Air, water way services resumed

The flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram resumed after 15 hours of disruption due to bad weather triggered by cyclone storm Bulbul.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Bulbul inundates shrimp farms; Khulna city under knee-deep water

Heavy rains and tidal surges owing to the influence of Cyclone Bulbul which has weakened to a depression now has inundated many shrimp farms in Khulna.

November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019

Cyclone Bulbul claims 7 lives

At least seven people have been killed in different coastal districts as cyclone ‘Bulbul’ lashed Khulna and adjoining southwestern part of the country before weakening into a deep depression.

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