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Sylhet Flood / Academic activities suspended at 665 schools
Academic activities of at least 665 educational institutions have been suspended for the last 12 days across Sylhet division due to flooding.
Flood in North to continue for another week
The flood situation in several northern districts, including Kurigram and Gaibandha, is likely to linger for another week.
Flood deals a blow to peanut cultivation
Severe flash floods across Rangpur division since mid-June have dealt a blow to peanut cultivation in the region.
Flooding in Sylhet region / More rains threaten to worsen situation
More than one million marooned; BMD predict more heavy rainfall in 72 hours; water slightly recedes in main rivers
Flood situation in Sylhet, Sunamganj worsens
Heavy rains forecast for the next 3 days in region
Flash flood, waterlogging dampen Eid joy in Sylhet
In the last 24 hours till this morning, it rained 365mm in Sunamganj town, 285mm in Sylhet city, 252mm in Gowainghat's Jaflong, and 252mm in Laurer Garh in Tahirpur
Climate change / Bangladesh caught up in extreme weather events
Sudden temperature drops in winter, sweltering and frequent heatwaves in summer, poor rainfall during monsoon, and four cyclones marked this year, and the experts blame it on climate change.
Local government for effective disaster management
To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.
READERS' POV / Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?
The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
Academic activities suspended at 665 schools
Academic activities of at least 665 educational institutions have been suspended for the last 12 days across Sylhet division due to flooding.
Flood in North to continue for another week
The flood situation in several northern districts, including Kurigram and Gaibandha, is likely to linger for another week.
Flood deals a blow to peanut cultivation
Severe flash floods across Rangpur division since mid-June have dealt a blow to peanut cultivation in the region.
More rains threaten to worsen situation
More than one million marooned; BMD predict more heavy rainfall in 72 hours; water slightly recedes in main rivers
Flood situation in Sylhet, Sunamganj worsens
Heavy rains forecast for the next 3 days in region
Flash flood, waterlogging dampen Eid joy in Sylhet
In the last 24 hours till this morning, it rained 365mm in Sunamganj town, 285mm in Sylhet city, 252mm in Gowainghat's Jaflong, and 252mm in Laurer Garh in Tahirpur
Bangladesh caught up in extreme weather events
Sudden temperature drops in winter, sweltering and frequent heatwaves in summer, poor rainfall during monsoon, and four cyclones marked this year, and the experts blame it on climate change.
Local government for effective disaster management
To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.
Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?
The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
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.
