Flood in Bangladesh
Floodplain development is sabotaging our future
We must learn from Sylhet flooding and undo past mistakes
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).
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.
Another spell of flooding can upend life in Sylhet
Government must try harder to reduce present and future suffering in the region
Fresh floods loom as rivers keep swelling
People of the northern and northeastern districts are fearing a second spell of floods as major rivers continue swelling amid torrential rain and onrush of water from upstream.
North Bangladesh may see another flood after Eid
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has forecast another moderate flood in the country’s northern districts after Eid-ul-Azha, which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.