Sisters die from electrocution in flood-hit village

A family in Kurigram's Nageshwari upazila is devastated after two sisters were electrocuted by a submerged live cable during the recent floods
7 July 2024, 16:32 PM

Over 1,000 schools closed across Sylhet, Rangpur

Over 1,000 educational institutions remain closed in the Sylhet and Rangpur regions due to the ongoing flood
7 July 2024, 16:32 PM

Dyke collapse floods 17 villages in Kurigram

About 120 metres of two sections of the dyke in Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram collapsed under the force of tidal water of the Dudhkumar river yesterday
7 July 2024, 04:13 AM

20 lakh people hit by floods in 15 districts

Around 20 lakh people in 15 districts across the country have been affected by the ongoing floods caused by torrential rains and the onrush of water from upstream, said State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Teaching suspended at 37 Kurigram schools

At least 37 government primary schools across Kurigram have suspended their academic activities after being submerged under floodwater.
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Damaged by Remal, 133 Barishal schools yet to be repaired

At least 133 educational institutions -- including seven colleges, 70 schools and 56 madrasas -- in the Barishal district sustained damages from Cyclone Remal that lashed the country on May 26, according to sources at Education Engineering
6 July 2024, 18:00 PM

20 lakh people affected by floods in 15 districts: state minister

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman today said around 20 lakh people across 15 districts have been affected by the ongoing floods caused by torrential rains and upstream water onrush
6 July 2024, 12:09 PM

1.5 lakh stranded as Kurigram flood situation worsens

The flood situation in Kurigram district has worsened significantly, leaving an estimated 1.5 lakh people stranded
6 July 2024, 09:41 AM

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.
5 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Flood situation worsens in the north

The flood situation in the country’s north continues to deteriorate due to an onrush of water from the upstream, while two major rivers in the Sylhet region are still flowing above the danger level.
4 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Floods halt academic activities at 889 primary schools in Sylhet

Nearly one-fifth of primary schools in Sylhet division are currently unusable due to flooding, leaving thousands of students without access to education
4 July 2024, 09:09 AM

Kurigram's flood situation worsens as Brahmaputra flowing above danger level

The flood situation Kurigram worsened this morning as the water level of the Brahmaputra river continued to rise due to incessant rains and onrush of upstream water
4 July 2024, 06:48 AM

Kurigram: Over 50,000 stranded as flood hits new areas

The flood situation in the northern districts deteriorated yesterday due to heavy rainfall and the onrush of water from upstream.
3 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Lalmonirhat-Kurigram: Erosion takes serious turn with recession of flood water

With flood water receding, erosion along the banks of the Teesta river in different upazilas of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram has taken a serious turn.
3 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Over 700 stranded tourists in Sajek reach Khagrachhari

More than 700 stranded tourists, who were stuck in Sajek since yesterday, reached Khagrachhari today, a day after incessant rain and flash floods cut road communication with the tourist spot
3 July 2024, 13:09 PM

Flood in Kurigram maroons 50,000; 450 shoals inundated

Incessant rains and onrush of water from the upstream have significantly increased the water levels of the Teesta, Brahmaputra, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers, inundating around 450 shoals in Kurigram
3 July 2024, 12:05 PM

Thousands suffer as flood persists in Sylhet; over 16,000 in shelters

While the flood situation in Sylhet had improved recently, incessant rain since Monday has caused flooding to recur, submerging the majority of the areas that had previously receded
3 July 2024, 09:43 AM

Flood in Sylhet: Thousands marooned in three districts

At a time when Sylhet is still reeling from the devastation caused by last month’s deluge, the region is now experiencing a fresh round of flooding triggered by the nonstop rain over the last few days, plunging thousands deeper into despair.
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Take advance preparation for floods: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed authorities to prepare for more potential floods this year, following discussions at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council meeting held at the NEC auditorium in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar today
2 July 2024, 13:28 PM

Water levels of major rivers in Sylhet rising fast following heavy rain

The water level of all major rivers in three districts under Sylhet division has been rising fast as heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, and Meghalaya in India
2 July 2024, 08:38 AM