Teesta Channel in Kurigram: Over 10,000 families under erosion threat

A new Teesta branch in Gatiashyam village of Gharialdanga in Kurigram’s Rajarhat upazila has become the cause of concerns for locals.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Jamuna devours 150 metres of embankment in Sirajganj’s Kazipur

Jamuna today devoured 150 metres of embankment at the Meghai area of Kazipur upazila in Sirajganj putting the upazila headquarters at massive risk
12 July 2023, 14:20 PM

Heavy rain in southern Japan leaves up to six dead

Torrential rain over Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu triggered floods and landslides that left up to six people dead and rescuers searching for three missing, officials said on Tuesday
11 July 2023, 04:32 AM

Over 1,600 quakes in Iceland spur volcano warning

Some 1,600 tremors have been recorded in the area around Iceland's capital Reykjavik, signalling that a volcanic eruption could be imminent, the country's weather office said Wednesday
6 July 2023, 03:11 AM

Incessant rains inundate low-lying areas in Sunamganj

Low-lying areas in Sunamganj district including the town have been inundated due to incessant rains for the last four days till today morning and onrush of upstream water.
2 July 2023, 11:05 AM

Indonesia's Java escapes 6.4 magnitude quake with few casualties, light damage

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Java on Friday evening, injuring at least 10 people, while one person died of suspected heart attack during the quake, the country's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said
1 July 2023, 04:09 AM

Monsoon floods: 19 dead, thousands seek shelter in South Asia

At least 19 people are dead after floods triggered by South Asia's annual monsoon, with a week of relentless rains forcing thousands of people to seek shelter in India
23 June 2023, 11:56 AM

Over 30,000 marooned in the north

Over 30,000 people in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat find themselves marooned as the ongoing flood continues to submerge low-lying areas of this region.
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Flood in the north: Rivers swell, dyke collapses

People of Kurigram, Tangail and Jamalpur districts are the worst sufferers of the recent floods.
21 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Teesta water crosses danger level in Lalmonirhat

Water level of the Teesta river crossed the danger level early today due to rainwater and onrush of water coming from upstream in India, inundating the riverside and homes in low-lying areas
19 June 2023, 05:11 AM

Cyclone leaves 13 dead in Brazil

A cyclone which tore through southern Brazil over the past week has killed at least 13 people and forced thousands from their homes, authorities said Sunday in an update
19 June 2023, 03:16 AM

Cyclone leaves 11 dead, 20 missing in southern Brazil

At least 11 people have been killed in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul after an extra-tropical cyclone struck the region on Friday, according to the state's authorities
18 June 2023, 02:41 AM

4.5 magnitude quake jolts Bangladesh

An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolted Bangladesh this morning, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department
16 June 2023, 05:08 AM

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Philippines: USGS

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of aftershocks and possible damage
15 June 2023, 03:24 AM

Over 100,000 evacuated as cyclone threatens India, Pakistan

More than 100,000 people had been evacuated in India and Pakistan ahead of the expected landfall Thursday of a fierce cyclone which could devastate homes and tear down power lines
15 June 2023, 01:59 AM

5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts India, Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck parts of India and Pakistan this afternoon, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre
13 June 2023, 09:54 AM

Exploring disaster risk reduction in Sundarbans

With an aim to explore pathways for achieving disaster risk reduction in the Sundarbans delta through adaptive mechanisms, SAJIDA Foundation and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) collaboratively organised the inauguration workshop of "ENGAGE: Eliciting Needs-based Grassroots Action through Cross-Group Engagement" yesterday
12 June 2023, 14:13 PM

Japan gives $500,000 to IOM for Cyclone Mocha-affected Rohingyas

Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $500,000 for supporting the Rohingyas and the host community affected by Cyclone Mocha
6 June 2023, 13:13 PM

Magnitude 6.2 quake detected off New Zealand's south coast

The US Geological Survey on Wednesday reported a 6.2-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand's southern coast, near the mostly uninhabited Auckland Islands
31 May 2023, 03:39 AM

Lightning strikes kill 2 in Teknaf

Two people died after being struck by lightning in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar this morning
24 May 2023, 14:04 PM