2.6 lakh still stranded in Ctg; death toll rises to 5

One more person died in flash floods across Chattogram in 24 hours till this morning while over 2.6 lakh people are stranded due to onrush hilly water following torrential rains in the district
24 August 2024, 05:16 AM

Floods in Ctg, Sylhet divisions: 44 lakh marooned

More areas in Cumilla and Chattogram were flooded in a span of few hours yesterday with strong currents washing away parts of embankments along the Gumti and Halda rivers.
23 August 2024, 21:30 PM

Support pours in for flood victims

People from all walks of life, alongside numerous non-profit organisations, have stepped up their efforts to rescue and provide relief to the millions affected by the floods in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions.
23 August 2024, 21:00 PM

Flood situation slightly improves in Tripura

The situation in Tripura, buffeted by the worst flood in over three decades, slightly improved yesterday with the rains having stopped but the water level in the state's main river Gomati, which flows through Gomati and Sepahijala districts before entering Bangladesh, remained above the extreme danger level
23 August 2024, 19:51 PM

Gonotraan: How DU TSC became a beacon of hope for flood victims

Since playing its part in removing what most of the students considered a fascist government, Dhaka University has taken on the task of building a better nation more earnestly than ever before
23 August 2024, 15:46 PM

Govt mobilised 'full force' to combat flash floods: Rizwana

The interim government is working “collectively with full force” to tackle the ongoing flash flood situation, said Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today
23 August 2024, 15:39 PM

Army members donate one day salary to support flood victims

Members of Bangladesh Army have donated their one-day salary to aid people affected by devastating floods in various districts in Bangladesh
23 August 2024, 14:29 PM

Bridge collapse severs road connectivity between Akhaura, Kasba

Road communication between Kasba and Akhaura was cut off this morning after a bridge collapsed due to flash floods
23 August 2024, 13:35 PM

Floods claim 4 lives in Ctg, over 2 lakh people stranded

At least four people have died so far in flash floods across Chattogram till noon today.
23 August 2024, 11:20 AM

15 dead, 48 lakh people affected in floods

Fifteen people died and 48 lakh people have been affected as the ongoing flood hit 11 districts
23 August 2024, 10:54 AM

Nearly 5 lakh marooned as Gumti embankment collapses in Cumilla

Around five lakh people were marooned as an embankment in the Gumti river collapsed in Cumilla’s Burichang upazila early today
23 August 2024, 05:55 AM

No decision yet on releasing water from Kaptai dam

The Kaptai Hydropower Plant authority has not yet made any decision regarding the release of water from Kaptai Lake, according to ATM Abduzzaher, the plant's manager
22 August 2024, 18:44 PM

DGHS issues eight directives for flood-hit areas

The Directorate General of Health Services has issued eight directives for flood-hit areas, including keeping control rooms open round the clock at all offices of civil surgeons and upazila health and family planning officers
22 August 2024, 18:30 PM

Flash floods wreak havoc in 12 dists

Devastating floods amid heavy rain have killed at least five people, with 10 others still missing, and continues to upend millions of lives in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
22 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Nature’s artisans

A female Baya weaver, locally known as Babui pakhi, inspecting a nest weaved by a male in the port city.
22 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt seeks alternative legal framework for LNG imports

The government is exploring alternative legal procedures to ensure the continued import of LNG and petroleum fuels after the suspension of the Speedy Increase of Power and Energy Supply (Special) Act 2010, which previously facilitated these imports
22 August 2024, 17:04 PM

Jalal Ahmed appointed new BERC chairman

The government has appointed Jalal Ahmed as new chairman to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
22 August 2024, 15:02 PM

No more adjustment of energy prices without public hearings

Says advisory council of the interim government
22 August 2024, 14:09 PM

36 lakh people marooned in flash floods: govt

Flash floods have marooned at least 36 lakh people in 10 districts, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government
22 August 2024, 13:38 PM

2 killed in flash floods; almost 3 million affected countrywide

One died in Feni and another in Brahmanbaria as torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across several districts
22 August 2024, 10:07 AM