Flood in Bangladesh

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.

Floods submerge 60pc of Bangladesh every year: report

Cause $1b damage; low-carbon pathway is crucial for the country to tackle future floods

Stop encroachment of Arial Beel

Authorities must act on High Court’s directive to save the endangered wetland

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).

Floodplain development is sabotaging our future

We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes

Agri ministry all-set to handle upcoming natural calamities: Razzaque

The agriculture ministry is fully prepared to deal with the natural calamities, including floods, that may hit the country in August and afterwards, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.

Flood death toll now 116: DGHS

Three more deaths from flood were reported in Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts in 24 hours till this (July 12, 2022) morning, taking the total fatalities to 116.

1,500 flood-hit families in Kurigram getting PM's rehabilitation assistance

A total of 1,500 flood-hit families of Kurigram are getting Tk 10,000 each for rehabilitation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 1.5 crore for them.

SSC schedule to be announced 2 weeks after textbook distribution in flood-hit areas

Schedule of the postponed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams will be announced two weeks after distribution of textbooks among students in flood-hit districts, Education Minister Dipu Moni said today (July 6, 2022).

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

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.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Floods submerge 60pc of Bangladesh every year: report

Cause $1b damage; low-carbon pathway is crucial for the country to tackle future floods

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Stop encroachment of Arial Beel

Authorities must act on High Court’s directive to save the endangered wetland

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

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).

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Floodplain development is sabotaging our future

We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Agri ministry all-set to handle upcoming natural calamities: Razzaque

The agriculture ministry is fully prepared to deal with the natural calamities, including floods, that may hit the country in August and afterwards, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said today.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Flood death toll now 116: DGHS

Three more deaths from flood were reported in Sunamganj and Moulvibazar districts in 24 hours till this (July 12, 2022) morning, taking the total fatalities to 116.

July 9, 2022
July 9, 2022

1,500 flood-hit families in Kurigram getting PM's rehabilitation assistance

A total of 1,500 flood-hit families of Kurigram are getting Tk 10,000 each for rehabilitation as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk 1.5 crore for them.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

SSC schedule to be announced 2 weeks after textbook distribution in flood-hit areas

Schedule of the postponed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams will be announced two weeks after distribution of textbooks among students in flood-hit districts, Education Minister Dipu Moni said today (July 6, 2022).

July 2, 2022
July 2, 2022

How to prepare against a flash flood

With the whole nation focused on flash floods in massive areas of the country, average joes, NGOs, government officials, and even influencers are allocating their resources and contacts to ease the unimaginable hardships the victims face. Many regions of the country are still in danger of floods due to the torrential rain in the current Monsoon season. In such a dire time, it is imperative for people from all walks of life to know what to do before, during and after a flash flooding incident.

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